Arctic Health and Well-being researchers convened at the UArctic Congress 2026

Fri, Jun 05, 2026

Members of the Thematic Network on Health and Well-being in the Arctic were actively engaged at the UArctic Congress 2026 in the Faroe Islands. Read the report by the network’s lead, Anastasia Emelyanova, on its extensive participation, sessions, and collaboration activities.

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New Publication: "Sacred Places in the Arctic and Beyond. Cultural and Existential Transitions"

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

On May 22, 2026, the book "Sacred Places in the Arctic and Beyond. Cultural and Existential Transitions", edited by Francis Joy, Patrick Dillon, and Dawid Bunikowski, was released by Routledge.

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Pride and pressure: How does the students of Reykjavik deal with the realities of mass tourism in Iceland?

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Adem Mansar, a student of the master’s degree programme of Northern Tourism at the University of Lapland wanted to highlight the opinion of students of Iceland, and particularly those from Reykjavik about mass tourism in the Island. 

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Open position: PhD Fellow in Border Studies

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

A PhD position is available at the Centre for Geopolitics, Peace and Security (GPS), Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education (HSL) in Border Studies, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The workplace is at UiT in Kirkenes and Tromsø.

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Reminder: My Northern Project call: UArctic HEI member institutions PhD proposals for Arctic Circle Assembly

Wed, Jun 03, 2026

We invite PhD students from UArctic Higher Education member institutions working in the field of northern or Arctic research to present their projects at the international science popularization contest during the Arctic Circle Assembly held in Reykjavik on October 7-9, 2026. The call is open until June 17, 2026.

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Call for Applications: 2026 UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is now open for applications! This unique initiative supports early-stage ideas that aim to strengthen Arctic communities and improve the Arctic environment through practical, community-driven innovation. Deadline to apply is October 31, 2026.

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The Magna Charta Observatory 2026 Student Essay Competition is Now Open

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

The Magna Charta Observatory is pleased to announce that the 2026 Student Essay Competition is now officially open. This year’s theme is: The Humanities and How They Influence Access to and the Experience of Higher Education.

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Modelling Antarctic Subglacial Groundwater

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of St Andrews Ryan M. Strickland was awarded a Scottish Arctic Network Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund to collaborate with Dr. Thomas Zwinger, a computational scientist and glacier modeller at the CSC-IT Center for Science in Espoo, Finland. The visit focused on incorpor...

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May Highlights from UArctic Thematic Networks

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

The May 2026 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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UArctic Congress 2026 featured on Arctic Today

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

Arctic Today interviewed Gunnar Stefánsson, UArctic Vice-President Research and Chair of the Congress Program Committee, in advance of the UArctic Congress 2026 which took place on May 26-29 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.

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Arts for Arctic Business Project Showcased at Entrepreneurship Education Conference

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

The "Arts for Arctic Business" project was presented at the 3E Conference 2026, held on May 20–22 in Bodø, Norway.

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UArctic Welcomes New Thematic Networks

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

UArctic warmly welcomes this year’s newly approved and endorsed Thematic Networks, confirmed during the Assembly held on May 29, 2026, in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. These initiatives highlight our members’ shared commitment to collaboration and knowledge exchange across the Arctic and beyond.

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STRAWCO Session at the UArctic Congress Showcased Best Practices in Arctic Solid Waste Management

Mon, Jun 01, 2026

During the 2026 UArctic Congress, the STRAWCO project at the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland hosted a session titled “Sustainable Solid Waste Management in the Arctic: Governance, Innovation, and Local Solutions.”

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Session on Arctic connectivity challenges at UArctic Congress 2026

Mon, Jun 01, 2026

The Thematic Network on Arctic Telecommunications and Networking hosted Session 19, “The Digital Divide in the North: Consequences and Solutions,” at the UArctic Congress 2026. The session featured expert perspectives from Europe, North America, and Asia on Arctic connectivity challenges, including sea cables, AI governance,...

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UArctic Congress 2026 concludes in the Faroe Islands

Fri, May 29, 2026

The UArctic Congress 2026 concluded today in Tórshavn after five days of knowledge-sharing and connection-building. With participants numbering in the thousands from the Arctic and beyond, the Congress also became the largest international conference ever held in the Faroe Islands.

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