News and Events from UArctic en-US © 2026 UArctic Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:08:23 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/rssfeed https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/arctic-in-asia-and-asia-in-the-arctic-year-in-review/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/arctic-in-asia-and-asia-in-the-arctic-year-in-review/ Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Arctic in Asia and Asia in the Arctic is now available. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:06:01 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/learning-about-arctic-one-health-in-the-countryside-norway-evenstad/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/learning-about-arctic-one-health-in-the-countryside-norway-evenstad/ On June 8-12, 2026 in University of Inland Norway, campus Evenstad, teachers (part of which represented the UArctic Thematic Network on Health and Well-being in the Arctic) and students from Norway, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic and the UK gathered for the onsite 5 ECTS module of the co... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/thematic-network-on-working-in-the-arctic-held-a-session-on-occupational-safety-and-health-at-uarctic-congress-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/thematic-network-on-working-in-the-arctic-held-a-session-on-occupational-safety-and-health-at-uarctic-congress-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. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:17:52 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/scientists-from-uarctic-thematic-networks-featured-at-nordic-baltic-national-days-in-prague/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/scientists-from-uarctic-thematic-networks-featured-at-nordic-baltic-national-days-in-prague/ 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. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:15:08 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/student-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-ashley-ens/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/student-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-ashley-ens/ Ashley Ens, Nihtat Gwich’in PhD student in Native Studies at the University of Alberta, reflects on recent experiences attending the UArctic Congress 2026. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:54:58 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/call-for-session-proposals-arctic-youth-conference-2027/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/call-for-session-proposals-arctic-youth-conference-2027/ 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 co... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:51:06 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/call-for-content-arctic-biodiversity-summit-2027/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/call-for-content-arctic-biodiversity-summit-2027/ 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, s... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:42:13 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/strengthening-collaboration-across-and-within-networks/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/strengthening-collaboration-across-and-within-networks/ Following productive discussions at the UArctic Congress 2026, the Thematic Network on Northern Nursing Education (NNEN) is looking ahead to new opportunities for collaboration. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:18:39 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/norsil-seminar-successfully-held-at-uit-the-arctic-university-of-norway/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/norsil-seminar-successfully-held-at-uit-the-arctic-university-of-norway/ 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 Fin... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:12:31 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/lintujen-kertomaa-what-the-birds-tell-us/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/lintujen-kertomaa-what-the-birds-tell-us/ 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. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:52:11 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/reconnecting-in-person-northern-nursing-education-network-meeting/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/reconnecting-in-person-northern-nursing-education-network-meeting/ 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. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:21:39 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/strawco-project-secures-additional-funding-for-arctic-waste-management-cooperation/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/strawco-project-secures-additional-funding-for-arctic-waste-management-cooperation/ 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. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:22:30 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/free-online-course-available-one-health-epidemiology/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/free-online-course-available-one-health-epidemiology/ education opportunities 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. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:18:53 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/from-funding-to-impact-uarctic-pre-session-highlights-lasting-value-of-northern-and-indigenous-led-collaboration/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/from-funding-to-impact-uarctic-pre-session-highlights-lasting-value-of-northern-and-indigenous-led-collaboration/ “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 acro... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:04:40 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/uarctic-welcomes-new-board-members/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/uarctic-welcomes-new-board-members/ 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.  Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/thematic-network-on-northern-nursing-education-at-uarctic-congress-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/thematic-network-on-northern-nursing-education-at-uarctic-congress-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 Healthc... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:34:43 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/open-call-paasisavut-2026-the-greenlandic-research-communication-competition-for-phds/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/open-call-paasisavut-2026-the-greenlandic-research-communication-competition-for-phds/ open calls funding opportunities Is your PhD project related to Greenland? Share your research with audiences across Greenland through Paasisavut 2026! Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:24:45 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/student-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-bastien-papinot-lecomte/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/student-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-bastien-papinot-lecomte/ Bastien Papinot Lecomte, third-year PhD candidate at the University of Iceland, reflects on recent experiences attending the UArctic Congress 2026. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:43:50 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/pan-territorial-collaboration-aims-to-strengthen-french-language-postsecondary-education-across-northern-canada/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/pan-territorial-collaboration-aims-to-strengthen-french-language-postsecondary-education-across-northern-canada/ Francophone organizations in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut are collaborating to create a pan-territorial postsecondary structure that expands access to French-language education and training, strengthens local capacity, and supports learners across Northern Canada. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:48:41 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/panelists-announced-uarctic-webinar-on-small-and-northern-colleges-community-impact-capacity-and-regional-resilience/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/panelists-announced-uarctic-webinar-on-small-and-northern-colleges-community-impact-capacity-and-regional-resilience/ Panelists have been announced for the second session of the 2026 UArctic Webinar Series on Small and Northern Colleges: Community Impact, Capacity, and Regional Resilience, taking place online on June 24, 2026, bringing together leading experts from small and Northern colleges across the Arctic.&... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:40:33 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/new-project-examines-arctic-economic-security-moral-economy-and-micro-entrepreneurship/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/new-project-examines-arctic-economic-security-moral-economy-and-micro-entrepreneurship/ A new collaborative research project funded by the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science (DAHES) explores how Arctic economies can become more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable by examining the relationships between Arctic Economic Security, Indigenous and traditional businesses, mor... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:06:44 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/participant-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-mariah-seater/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/participant-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-mariah-seater/ Mariah Seater, currently an MBA student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, shares experiences and insights from attending the UArctic Congress 2026. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:36:53 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/session-shifting-poles-asias-role-in-arctic-geopolitics-and-governance-at-uarctic-congress-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/session-shifting-poles-asias-role-in-arctic-geopolitics-and-governance-at-uarctic-congress-2026/ Read the report on the roundtable panel "Shifting Poles: Asia's Role in Arctic Geopolitics and Governance" organized by the Thematic Network on Arctic in Asia and Asia in the Arctic at the UArctic Congress 2026. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:49:44 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/apm-north-project-strengthens-arctic-resilience-migration-and-entrepreneurship-in-arctic-regions/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/apm-north-project-strengthens-arctic-resilience-migration-and-entrepreneurship-in-arctic-regions/ Funded by the UArctic Norway Fund, the new Arctic Preparedness and Migration Network (APM-North) project aims to develop a circumpolar understanding of how immigrant entrepreneurs contribute to crisis preparedness, resilience, and sustainable development in Arctic contexts. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:16:46 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/open-position-postdoctoral-fellow-in-peace-and-security-in-the-high-north/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/open-position-postdoctoral-fellow-in-peace-and-security-in-the-high-north/ A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available at UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, at the Centre for Geopolitics, Peace, and Security (GPS), Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education (HSL) linked to research on peace, security, and societal resilience in Finnmark. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:17:32 +0200