Call for participations and papers: Calotte Academy 2026

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

The Calotte Academy 2026, with the theme “Intelligence,” is planned to take place from 8 to 14 June 2026.

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Call for Abstracts: Atlantic Plastics 2026

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

A call for abstracts for participation in Atlantic Plastics 2026: Third International Symposium on Marine Plastic Pollution - Arctic to the Antarctic, taking place at Harpa, Reykjavík Concert Hall and Conference Center, on the 20-22 of October 2026, is now open.

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Building Northern Research Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Aurora College’s Mobilize Program Strengthens Student Learning and Indigenous Collaboration

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Aurora College’s Mobilize Program demonstrates how community-led research and education can build Northern capacity by providing students with hands-on, applied research opportunities guided by Indigenous priorities. Through strong partnerships, including work with the Tthebatthı Dënésułıné Nation, the program shows how stude...

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Laera Institute Curriculum Conversations on Circumpolar Studies

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

The Laera Institute for Circumpolar Studies is hosting a series of online workshops in January and February 2026 to review and strengthen UArctic’s Core Circumpolar Studies Curriculum. The discussions will identify gaps and opportunities across key curriculum areas and inform a final report guiding future curriculum redevelop...

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The Thematic Network on Decolonization of Arctic Library and Archives Metadata (DALAM) Launches Digital Library

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

The UArctic Thematic Network Decolonization of Arctic Library and Archives Metadata (DALAM) has launched the open-access DALAM Digital Library, a new resource providing guidance, training, and community-supported tools to support libraries, archives, and museums in the decolonization of metadata across the Arctic.

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University of Ottawa Launches Arctic Research Hub to Advance Collaborative Science and Policy Leadership

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Launched in March 2025, the University of Ottawa Arctic Research Hub is a three-year pilot initiative designed to strengthen Canada’s leadership in Arctic science by connecting and expanding interdisciplinary research across scientific, social, and policy domains. Building on the University of Ottawa’s strong Arctic research...

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December Highlights from UArctic Thematic Networks

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

The December 2025 edition of the Thematic Networks' Monthly Highlights showcases the work of several networks engaged in collaborative research, education, and outreach activities across the Circumpolar North.

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Public consultation and call for evidence for the update of the EU Arctic Policy

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

The European Commission has launched a public consultation and call for evidence as part of the process to update the EU Arctic policy so that it remains relevant and effective in addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities in the Arctic. 

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UArctic Board Chair receives Albert I Great Medal

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

Dr Frederik Paulsen, Chair of the UArctic Board, has been awarded the 2025 Albert I Great Medal in the Mediation category by the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco. 

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Parallel Norths: Shared Ecocultural Entanglements

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

A Monthly International Exhibition Series Exploring Northern and Arctic Regions at the Intersection of Art, Research, and Pedagogy. "Parallel Norths – Shared Ecocultural Entanglements" is a monthly changing international exhibition series presented during Oulu’s year as the European Capital of Culture in 2026. The series high...

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Student Story - Taavi Kupila's perspective from Arctic Future Pathfinders course

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

Taavi Kupila, biology student from University of Oulu took part in Arctic Future Pathfinders course during the summer. Read about his experience.

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PermaIntern and SEDNA launch online seminars: Building an international permafrost education community

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

The PermaIntern and SEDNA projects have launched a series of online seminars featuring interns, supervisors, and partners sharing their experiences and insights from their internship placements.

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Staff exchange report - Professor Mikhailova's exchange in Anchorage, Alaska

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Ekaterina Mikhailova, Associate Professor in Border Studies at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), recounts her visit to the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) on September 15-21, 2025, as part of north2north staff mobility scheme.

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"Crafting Connections – A Fungal Approach" presented in the "New Genre Arctic Art Education" website

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

The project "Crafting Connections – A Fungal Approach" explores fungi as both a metaphor and a method for collective learning and making. Inspired by Let’s Become Fungal (Ostendorf-Rodríguez, 2023), the project uses mycelium not only as a biological system but also as a way of thinking and teaching — one that grows through co...

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International Winter School for Graduate Students 2026 at Harbin Institute of Technology

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

The International Winter School for Graduate Students: Environmental Risks and Climate Change in the Arctic Region of Asia-Europe will take place from January 12–21, 2026, hosted by the Harbin Institute of Technology. This Winter School invites master's and doctoral students from universities worldwide who love and care...

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