April

Social events at the UArctic Congress 2026 and Ocean Connectivity Conference

From relaxed gatherings to festive evenings, the social program offers Congress participants a chance to connect, experience local culture, and enjoy the vib...

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Photo 1: The beach cleaning group at Evie beach, mainland Orkney in front (and on top) of some of the litter collected. Credit: Maurizio Milesi.

Marine plastic littering along Orkney beaches

During 21-23 April an international group from scientific institutions, organisations and NGOs gathered in Orkney to discuss challenges associated with marin...

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

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Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience - Year In Review

Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience is now available.

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Permafrost - Year In Review

Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Permafrost is now available.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

Apply now: The 12th Korea Arctic Academy

The application deadline for the 12th Korea Arctic Academy is coming up on April 29, 2026! This is a unique opportunity for students from Arctic countri...

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

UArctic foundation US - accelerating innovation panel discussion

Celebrating Arctic Innovation at the 2025 Arctic Encounter Summit

ANCHORAGE, AK, APRIL 17 — Once a year, the Dena’ina Convention Center becomes a hub for global leaders, diplomats, researchers, and students that are excited...

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

FP Award Reception At The Arctic Circle Assembly

Final reminder: Submit nominations for 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award

The call for nominations for the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award is open until April 30, 2026. The Award includes a 100,000 euro grant to...

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

Uarctic Board Group Photo Spring 2026 Meeting Rovaniemi Finland

UArctic Board met in Rovaniemi, Finland

The Board of UArctic held their spring meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland on April 13-17, 2026. In addition to formal decision-making and discussions, the Board h...

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

UArctic 25th anniversary celebration Rovaniemi April 14 2026 toast

UArctic celebrated 25th anniversary in Rovaniemi, Finland

On April 14, the UArctic International Secretariat organized a local celebration in honour of UArctic’s 25-year anniversary, counting from the launch of the...

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

Intra-actions in Northern Landscapes: An Exhibition

Two artists, Glen Coutts and Antti Stöckell, from the ASAD network, show their artworks in an art exhibition in Oulu, Finland. Glen Coutts has...

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Report of a Symposium: “Relations with Nature”

On March 18, 2026, the UArctic Thematic Networks on Gender in the Arctic Knowledge Production and Health and Well-being in the Arctic, together with the Femi...

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Shahnaj Begum organises TAIMI Research Seminar in Rovaniemi on 23–24 April

Dr Shahnaj Begum is organizing a seminar in Rovaniemi as part of the TAIMI project’s WP3 "Multiplicity of Cultures of Care and IT" (PI: Markku Sippola...

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

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Call for nominations: UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026

Call for nominations for the 2026 edition of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes, on the theme “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity...

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Speaker Series: "Building resilient places: The promise and paradox of place-based adaptation"

Thematic Network on Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience will host the next Speaker Series event: "Building resilient places: The promise and par...

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Free Luncheon Lecture: Naomi Oreskes on Power, Public Trust, and Science.

NYU invites you to the luncheon lecture : From Jeffrey Epstein to Glyphosate: How Corporations and 'Philanthropists' Have Corrupted Science and Undermined Pu...

Thu, Apr 16, 2026