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The new UNIS boat is baptized

On World’s Ocean Day 8 June, UNIS’ new research boat, Hanna Resvoll, was baptized in Longyearbyen. The boat is named after the first female researcher on Sva...

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

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International Arctic School Summer 2022

Harbin Institute of Technology will host the International Arctic School Summer 2022 online on 27 June-10 July, 2022 (IAS-HIT-eSummer 2022) and provide onlin...

Wed, Jun 01, 2022

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NVP International Summer School 2022 in Svalbard: The Global Arctic

Hosted by the Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research (NVP), in cooperation with The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) and the Nansen Scientific S...

Wed, Mar 30, 2022

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Apply for Arctic Tectonics and Volcanism course at UNIS, Svalbard

We would like to draw your attention to the upcoming "Arctic Tectonics and Volcanism" Masters and PhD course at The University Centre in Svalbard. More infor...

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

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Svalbard will be a showcase for renewable energy solutions in the Arctic

Longyearbyen and Svalbard are facing a huge energy transition. UNIS, Store Norske and SINTEF have therefore entered into an agreement on strategic cooperatio...

Tue, Mar 22, 2022

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Study in Svalbard: Application for autumn semester courses open

UNIS offers research-based education in Arctic Biology, Arctic Geology, Arctic Geophysics, and Arctic Technology. 

Fri, Feb 18, 2022

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Introducing the UArctic Chair Roland Kallenborn

Professor Roland Kallenborn from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is appointed UArctic Chair in Arctic Environmental Pollution Research for t...

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

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UiT Call for Applications: 2022 UArctic Project Call for Networking Activities on UArctic Research and Education

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) call is now open for applications for networking projects in Arctic research and education.

Tue, Feb 01, 2022

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Introducing the UArctic Chair Hanne H. Christiansen

Professor Hanne H. Christiansen from the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) is appointed as the UArctic Chair in Permafrost Physical Processes for five years.

Wed, Jan 19, 2022

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International Arctic School Winter 2022 at Harbin Institute of Technology

Arctic School Winter 2022 hosted by Harbin Institute of Technology will take place online on January 4-9, 2022, and provide online courses to students in Chi...

Tue, Dec 07, 2021

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Thematic Networks interviews series, part 7: Natural resources

In this set of videos, you’ll get to know the leads of some of our Thematic Networks focusing on natural resources and ecosystems. 

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

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Exhibition: Winners of the UArctic Photo Competition "Arctic Polarities", Arktikum, Rovaniemi

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) and its  Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Art and Design (ASAD) are pleased to exhibit the winners of the first...

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

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