Report of a Symposium: “Relations with Nature”

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

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 Feminist and Gender Researchers’ Network of the University of Oulu, Finland (FeGe), hosted an inspiring and thought-provoking symposium on relations with nature.

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

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

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 & Researcher Shahnaj Begum & Wanying Yan).

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Call for nominations: UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

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

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

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Thematic Network on Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience will host the next Speaker Series event: "Building resilient places: The promise and paradox of place-based adaptation" online via Zoom on May 1, 2026. The session will feature Sarah Kehler from the University of Alberta, Canada.

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

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

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

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ScAN Travel Fund Supports Attendance at International Conference in Finland

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Adrian Finch, supported by the ScAN Travel Fund through the Scottish Government's Scottish Education Exchange Programme and UArctic, shares their experience attending a conference in Finland.

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Join the ScAN Steering Group – Early Career Researcher Representative

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

ScAN is seeking an Early Career Researcher (ECR) to join the ScAN Steering Group. This role offers an opportunity to represent the perspectives of ECRs and contribute to discussions about the priorities, activities and future development of ScAN. 

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Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education - Year In Review

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education is now available.

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UArctic x LRF Fellows: Addressing Marine Climate Challenges and Strengthening Arctic Partnerships in Scotland

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

UArctic x LRF Research Fellow Dr Bahareh Kamranzad participated in the recent Scottish Arctic Network conference (ScAN) hosted by the University of St Andrews, which brought together around 70 participants from across Scotland, including academic members, partners, and policy stakeholders.

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2026 UArctic Shared Voices Magazine published

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

The 2026 issue of the UArctic Shared Voices Magazine is now available online and in print, featuring different activities and collaborative initiatives of our network.

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Meet UArctic: Assembly Meeting 2026

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

The University of the Arctic is pleased to announce the April 2026 session of "Meet UArctic".

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Special Interview with Professor Roland Kallenborn

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Interview with UArctic Chair in Arctic Environmental Pollution Research Professor Roland Kallenborn by the Editorial Office of the Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment (JEEA)

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Thematic Network on Arctic WASH Hosts International Winter School on Arctic Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Kuujjuaraapik, Canada

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

From March 30-April 4, students and instructors gathered at the CEN research station in Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuaraapik for a field course on issues of water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) in Nunavik northern villages.

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Digital North - Year In Review

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network Digital North: Three-Dimensional Technologies and Arctic Education is now available.

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Draft program available for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

The draft program for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference has been published on the event website at www.uarcticcongress.fo/programme. As some elements are still being finalized, the program remains subject to change. It will continue to be updated as details are confirmed, and we recommend vi...

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