News and Events from UArctic en-US © 2026 UArctic Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:38:08 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/rssfeed https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/reminder-my-northern-project-call-uarctic-member-institutions-phd-proposals-for-arctic-circle-assembly/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/reminder-my-northern-project-call-uarctic-member-institutions-phd-proposals-for-arctic-circle-assembly/ 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 unt... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:49:40 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/may-highlights-from-uarctic-thematic-networks/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/may-highlights-from-uarctic-thematic-networks/ 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. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:15:31 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/call-for-applications-2026-uarctic-entrepreneurship-fund/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/call-for-applications-2026-uarctic-entrepreneurship-fund/ 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. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:11:08 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/the-magna-charta-observatory-2026-student-essay-competition-is-now-open/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/the-magna-charta-observatory-2026-student-essay-competition-is-now-open/ 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. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:55:54 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/modelling-antarctic-subglacial-groundwater/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/modelling-antarctic-subglacial-groundwater/ 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.... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:31:37 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/uarctic-congress-2026-featured-on-arctic-today/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/uarctic-congress-2026-featured-on-arctic-today/ 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. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:15:27 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/arts-for-arctic-business-project-showcased-at-entrepreneurship-education-conference/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/arts-for-arctic-business-project-showcased-at-entrepreneurship-education-conference/ The "Arts for Arctic Business" project was presented at the 3E Conference 2026, held on May 20–22 in Bodø, Norway. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:38:57 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/uarctic-welcomes-new-thematic-networks/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/uarctic-welcomes-new-thematic-networks/ 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. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:30:22 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/strawco-session-at-the-uarctic-congress-showcased-best-practices-in-arctic-solid-waste-management/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/strawco-session-at-the-uarctic-congress-showcased-best-practices-in-arctic-solid-waste-management/ 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.” Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:42 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/session-on-arctic-connectivity-challenges-at-uarctic-congress-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/6/session-on-arctic-connectivity-challenges-at-uarctic-congress-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, includi... Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:23:38 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-concludes-in-the-faroe-islands/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-concludes-in-the-faroe-islands/ 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. Fri, 29 May 2026 18:14:50 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/the-uarctic-assembly-2026-convenes-at-torshavn/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/the-uarctic-assembly-2026-convenes-at-torshavn/ Around 150 participants joined the UArctic Assembly 2026 in Tórshavn, the Faroe Islands, on 29 May 2026. The Assembly meeting was held as part of the UArctic Congress 2026, hosted by The University of the Faroe Islands, in collaboration with The Faroe Marine Research Institute and Ministry o... Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:55 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-day-3/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-day-3/ The program on May 28 highlighted the Ocean Day with a special opening session, dedicated parallel session tracks and a thematic plenary on oceans. The day also included a wide array of parallel sessions and two poster sessions around the other Congress themes, and ended with the closing session... Fri, 29 May 2026 11:19:23 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-day-2/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-day-2/ The program on May 27 continued with participant perspectives and contributions to the event themes. The day featured three thematic plenaries, a wide range of parallel sessions from morning till evening, and two poster sessions.   Thu, 28 May 2026 09:38:35 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-day-1/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-day-1/ The program on May 26 included the official opening, dozens of parallel sessions and posters, a thematic plenary on sustainable economic development and international cooperation, and the official opening reception. Before the official opening day, Congress participants had opportunities to netwo... Wed, 27 May 2026 09:13:01 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-begins-in-torshavn-faroe-islands/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-congress-2026-begins-in-torshavn-faroe-islands/ From May 26 to 29, Tórshavn serves as a stage for Arctic-focused conversations and knowledge exchanges as nearly 1,400 researchers, Indigenous representatives, policymakers, academics, students, experts and institutional leaders convene for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Con... Tue, 26 May 2026 07:49:59 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/3rd-polar-winter-school-brings-international-students-to-kilpisjaervi/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/3rd-polar-winter-school-brings-international-students-to-kilpisjaervi/ The 3rd Polar Winter School was jointly organized by the Nordic Snow Network, the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) and the University of Helsinki. The course took place in April 2026 at the University of Helsinki’s Biological Station in Kilpisjärvi, Finland. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:10:08 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-x-lrf-research-fellows-are-excited-to-share-their-ongoing-projects-through-an-interactive-panel/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-x-lrf-research-fellows-are-excited-to-share-their-ongoing-projects-through-an-interactive-panel/ Is the Arctic cruise industry becoming too big to be safe? Are Arctic shipping routes entering entirely new environmental regimes? During the UArctic Congress 2026, the UArctic × Lloyd’s Register Foundation Research Fellows will explore the changing realities of Arctic maritime safety, climate im... Fri, 22 May 2026 10:48:48 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-chairs-indigenous-fellows-and-thematic-networks-at-uarctic-congress-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-chairs-indigenous-fellows-and-thematic-networks-at-uarctic-congress-2026/ UArctic Chairs, Indigenous Fellows and Thematic Networks’ leads and members are actively contributing to a wide range of sessions at UArctic Congress 2026. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:47:05 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/nordic-snow-network-showcased-at-key-international-conferences/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/nordic-snow-network-showcased-at-key-international-conferences/ The Nordic Snow Network was represented at several key international conferences during the spring of 2026. Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:46 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-youth-lounge-showcases-arctic-youth-leadership-culture-and-collaboration/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-youth-lounge-showcases-arctic-youth-leadership-culture-and-collaboration/ The UArctic Youth Thematic Network Lounge at UArctic Congress 2026 will bring together Arctic youth, researchers, and community leaders through interactive discussions, cultural activities, and collaborative sessions focused on identity, well-being, climate change, and shaping the future o... Thu, 21 May 2026 17:51:49 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/call-for-applications-the-2026-edition-of-the-french-institute-nordic-award-fina/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/call-for-applications-the-2026-edition-of-the-french-institute-nordic-award-fina/ open calls funding opportunities The French Institute Nordic Award (FINA) aims to foster scientific cooperation on a theme of shared interest for both the Nordic countries and France. The theme of the 2026 edition of FINA is the Arctic. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:18:41 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/introducing-the-inaugural-uarctic-founder-s-scholar-award/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/introducing-the-inaugural-uarctic-founder-s-scholar-award/ Announcing the launch of the UArctic Founder's Scholar Award to support students attending UArctic Congresses.  Thu, 21 May 2026 12:21:12 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/research-chair-position-opening-at-algoma-university/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/research-chair-position-opening-at-algoma-university/ Department of Geography, Geology, and Land Stewardship within the recently formed Faculty of Cross-Cultural Studies at Algoma University is accepting applications for nomination to the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) program under the Government of Canada’s priority areas of Environment,... Thu, 21 May 2026 12:04:59 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/new-book-about-sami-culture-edited-by-uarctic-chair-jan-borm/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/new-book-about-sami-culture-edited-by-uarctic-chair-jan-borm/ Jan Borm, UArctic Chair in Arctic Humanities, has edited the collective volume Practices and Mediations of Sámi Culture: Indigeneity, Ethno-history and Art, just published by Brill in their Arctic Humanities series  Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200