Thematic Network on Working in the Arctic held a Session on Occupational Safety and Health at UArctic Congress 2026

Tue, Jun 23, 2026

The session, titled " Occupational Safety and Health in the Arctic: Building climate resilience for workers and communities," took place on May 26th, 2026 in Við Tjarnir, in Faroe Islands.

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Scientists from UArctic Thematic Networks Featured at Nordic-Baltic National Days in Prague

Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Several polar science researchers from the UArctic Thematic Networks on High Latitude Dust and Nordic Snow Network (Agricultural University of Iceland and Czech University of Life Sciences) were invited and recognized at the Nordic-Baltic National Days on 3 June 2026.

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Student report from UArctic Congress 2026: Ashley Ens

Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Ashley Ens, Nihtat Gwich’in PhD student in Native Studies at the University of Alberta, reflects on recent experiences attending the UArctic Congress 2026.

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Call for Session Proposals: Arctic Youth Conference 2027

Tue, Jun 23, 2026

The Kingdom of Denmark Chairship of the Arctic Council and the Chairship Youth Committee invites organizations, researchers, practitioners, Indigenous representatives, youth leaders, and other stakeholders to submit proposals for the 2nd Arctic Youth Conference. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful dialogu...

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Call for Content: Arctic Biodiversity Summit 2027

Tue, Jun 23, 2026

The Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic Council Chairship 2025-2027, is seeking individuals and organizations to organize sessions, provide abstracts for talks, and submit posters that encourage a dialogue on Arctic biodiversity among scientists, Indigenous Peoples, policy makers, government officials, students, business representati...

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Strengthening Collaboration Across and Within Networks

Mon, Jun 22, 2026

Following productive discussions at the UArctic Congress 2026, the Thematic Network on Northern Nursing Education (NNEN) is looking ahead to new opportunities for collaboration.

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NORSIL Seminar Successfully Held at UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Mon, Jun 22, 2026

On June 16-17, 2026, the Nordic Research Network for Sámi and Indigenous Peoples Law (NORSIL) held a successful seminar focused on the role of Sámi institutions and traditional knowledge (árbediehtu) in reindeer herding within the context of the ongoing green transition in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

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Lintujen kertomaa – What the Birds Tell Us

Mon, Jun 22, 2026

The exhibition What the Birds Tell Us, in June 1–27 at Cafe Antell Pihassa in Oulu, Finland, invites visitors to explore birds as both ecological indicators and cultural storytellers.

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Reconnecting in Person: Northern Nursing Education Network Meeting

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

One of the highlights of the recent UArctic Congress 2026 in the Faroe Islands was the opportunity for Thematic Network on Northern Nursing Education (NNEN) members to meet face-to-face on the 28th of May for the first time in several years.

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STRAWCO Project Secures Additional Funding for Arctic Waste Management Cooperation

Wed, Jun 17, 2026

The STRAWCO project (Strengthening the Transfer of good practices in the Arctic Waste Management Cooperation), led by the Arctic Centre and hosted by the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law, University of Lapland, has received additional funding through the Nordic Arctic Program.

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Online course available: One Health Epidemiology

Tue, Jun 16, 2026

The course introduces the foundational principles and methods used to study the distribution and determinants of disease in human and animal populations. This online asynchronous self-paced course is open to anyone - no university enrollment is required.

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From Funding to Impact: UArctic pre-session highlights lasting value of Northern and Indigenous-led collaboration

Tue, Jun 16, 2026

“From Funding to Impact,” a UArctic Congress and Assembly pre-session, highlighted how Global Affairs Canada funding through UArctic and Memorial University has supported Indigenous-led education, student mobility, Northern governance, community knowledge exchange, and long-term partnerships across the circumpolar North.

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UArctic Welcomes New Board Members

Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Two new Board members and three student representatives were elected in the 2026 UArctic Assembly meeting which took place in Tórshavn, the Faroe Islands on 29 May 2026 as part of the UArctic Congress. 

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Thematic Network on Northern Nursing Education at UArctic Congress 2026

Mon, Jun 15, 2026

The Northern Nursing Education Network (NNEN) was proud to participate in the UArctic Congress 2026 in the Faroe Islands. During the congress, network members jointly delivered a 50-minute panel presentation titled: "Navigating Uncertainties in the Arctic: Climate, Health, and Sustainable Healthcare Education approaches in No...

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Open call: Paasisavut 2026, the Greenlandic research communication competition for PhDs

Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Is your PhD project related to Greenland? Share your research with audiences across Greenland through Paasisavut 2026!

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