News and Events from UArctic en-US © 2026 UArctic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:40:24 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/rssfeed https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/asad-brought-arctic-art-and-design-research-to-the-arctic-arts-summit-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/asad-brought-arctic-art-and-design-research-to-the-arctic-arts-summit-2026/ The Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD) played an active role in the Arctic Arts Summit 2026 in Umeå, Sweden, bringing together artists, researchers, educators, and cultural practitioners to explore the relationships between art, education, knowledge, communities, and Land. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:10:49 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/apply-to-the-emerging-leaders-program/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/apply-to-the-emerging-leaders-program/ education opportunities open calls funding opportunities Since 2012, Emerging Leaders has been an early-career Arctic mentoring program for leaders from 18 to 35 years old. The program brings together 30 young leaders from the academic, business, public and NGO sectors to learn about the Arctic in a thrilling journey through Northern Norway. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:23:30 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/threads-of-land-exhibition-shown-in-oulu-finland/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/threads-of-land-exhibition-shown-in-oulu-finland/ The exhibition is part of the Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD) exhibition series "Parallel North: Shared Ecocultural Entanglements", which explores northern and Arctic phenomena from an ecocultural perspective.  Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:33:05 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/tracing-the-evolving-cultural-landscapes-of-northern-iceland/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/tracing-the-evolving-cultural-landscapes-of-northern-iceland/ Supported by the Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) Travel and Partnerships Fund, Dr Rowan Jackson from the University of Edinburgh travelled to Iceland for a research visit. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:14:25 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/across-the-north-uarctic-chairs-on-collaboration-and-community/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/across-the-north-uarctic-chairs-on-collaboration-and-community/ Through the UArctic Thematic Network on Youth, two UArctic Chairs from Memorial University highlight how interdisciplinary collaboration, Indigenous partnerships, community engagement, and mentorship can help address complex Arctic challenges and inspire the next generation of Northern resea... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:33:12 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/apply-now-externships-on-arctic-ai/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/apply-now-externships-on-arctic-ai/ education opportunities Students and mentors are invited to take part in a new initiative exploring how artificial intelligence can address real-world challenges and opportunities in the Arctic. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:10:37 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/call-for-papers-calotte-academy-2027/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/call-for-papers-calotte-academy-2027/ The Calotte Academy 2027, with the theme “The Role and Values of Science for Stability and Governance in the Global Arctic,” is planned to take place from 24 to 31 January 2027 in several destinations in the European Arctic and Sápmi. The deadline for applications is on 19 October 2026. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:07:23 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/north2north-stories-exchange-report-from-bergen/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/north2north-stories-exchange-report-from-bergen/ Tampere University student Anniina Halonen chose the University of Bergen as her north2north exchange destination. Read more about Anniina's exchange experience in this report. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:48:38 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/seminar-entrepreneurship-in-the-changing-arctic-insights-from-hokkaido-japan/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/seminar-entrepreneurship-in-the-changing-arctic-insights-from-hokkaido-japan/ The seminar "Entrepreneurship in the Changing Arctic – Insights from Hokkaido, Japan" brings together students, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and anyone interested in Arctic entrepreneurship and regional development. The seminar will take place on August 25, 2026, at the Un... Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:32:49 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/vacancy-junior-postdoctoral-research-associate-ospar-secretariat/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/vacancy-junior-postdoctoral-research-associate-ospar-secretariat/ OSPAR Secretariat is looking for an ambitious early-career researcher with an interest in developing and applying novel environmental science to real-world sustainability challenges. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:22 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/early-career-researcher-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-andrew-roebuck/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/early-career-researcher-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-andrew-roebuck/ Andrew Roebuck from Yukon University received an early-career researcher travel grant to participate in the UArctic Congress 2026. In this report, Andrew reflects on the outcomes that resulted from attending the event.  Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:07:50 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/international-coordination-office-for-the-fifth-international-polar-year-ipy-5-announced/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/international-coordination-office-for-the-fifth-international-polar-year-ipy-5-announced/ The IPY-5 International Coordination Office will be located in Tromsø, Norway and hosted by an international consortium of four institutions.  Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:38:22 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/from-webinar-to-article-overcoming-local-scale-climate-change-adaptation-implementation-lag/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/from-webinar-to-article-overcoming-local-scale-climate-change-adaptation-implementation-lag/ A webinar hosted by the UArctic Thematic Network on Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience in partnership with PLOS Climate has led to a new article exploring local-scale climate change adaptation implementation lag and pathways for overcoming this challenge. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:26:28 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/qaggiq-discussions-on-schools-and-schooling-at-the-uarctic-congress/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/qaggiq-discussions-on-schools-and-schooling-at-the-uarctic-congress/ Diane Hirshberg and Kathy Snow, members of the UArctic Thematic Network for Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity, coordinated an open session entitled "Qaggiq: Facilitating Discussions on Schools and Schooling", which received an unprecedented number of proposals.  Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:08:43 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/from-island-to-island-newfoundland-the-faroe-islands-and-three-young-researchers-in-the-arctic-conversation/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/from-island-to-island-newfoundland-the-faroe-islands-and-three-young-researchers-in-the-arctic-conversation/ The UArctic Congress 2026 provided members of the Youth Thematic Network with valuable opportunities to build international connections, share youth perspectives, engage with Arctic leaders, and strengthen the role of emerging researchers in shaping the future of the North. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:50:11 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/north2north-stories-new-perspectives-to-architecture/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/north2north-stories-new-perspectives-to-architecture/ A north2north exchange took Tampere University student Tiiu Halén for a six-month exchange to Royal College of Art in London, UK. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:40:21 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/coil-uarctic-global-peace-webinar-report-and-recording-now-available/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/coil-uarctic-global-peace-webinar-report-and-recording-now-available/ The COIL@UArctic Global Peace Webinar invited colleagues from around the world to reflect on Global Politics and New Technology: Is this the end or the beginning for COIL? The webinar offered a space to share insights and explore how COIL and new technologies can be used as tools for understandin... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:25:48 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/open-position-director-of-the-arctic-council-secretariat/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/open-position-director-of-the-arctic-council-secretariat/ The Arctic Council is seeking candidates for the position of Director of the Arctic Council Secretariat (ACS), located in Tromsø, Norway. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:01:31 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/participant-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-maureen-whalen/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/participant-report-from-uarctic-congress-2026-maureen-whalen/ Maureen Whalen, PhD candidate with the Institute for Northern Studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands, reflects on recent experiences attending the UArctic Congress 2026. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:34:01 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/activities-of-professor-tiina-ikaeheimo-uarctic-chair-in-arctic-climate-and-occupational-health-at-the-arctic-congress-2026-faroe-islands/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/activities-of-professor-tiina-ikaeheimo-uarctic-chair-in-arctic-climate-and-occupational-health-at-the-arctic-congress-2026-faroe-islands/ UArctic Congress UArctic Chairs As UArctic Chair in Arctic Climate and Occupational Health, Professor Tiina Ikäheimo contributed to several key scientific and collaborative activities during the Arctic Congress 2026 held in the Faroe Islands. These engagements strengthened international cooperation on occupational safety and he... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/invitation-to-help-renew-the-uarctic-circumpolar-studies-curriculum/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/invitation-to-help-renew-the-uarctic-circumpolar-studies-curriculum/ The Læra Institute for Circumpolar Studies invites educators, researchers, practitioners, and others with an interest in Circumpolar Studies to participate in an online consultation meeting regarding Arctic core curriculum redevelopment. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:18:12 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/searching-for-rare-earths-in-greenland/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/searching-for-rare-earths-in-greenland/ Arctic regions are disproportionately affected by climate change but they also have the potential to provide resources for the green energy transition. In early June, Adrian Finch worked as a consultant with Amaroq Minerals on their Ilua Rare Earth Pegmatite project in Nu... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:16:50 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/memorial-university-and-uarctic-renew-cooperation-agreement-at-2026-congress-and-assembly/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/memorial-university-and-uarctic-renew-cooperation-agreement-at-2026-congress-and-assembly/ Memorial University and UArctic have renewed their cooperation agreement, reinforcing their long-standing partnership to strengthen Arctic education, research, Northern community engagement, and collaboration among Canadian and circumpolar partners. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:06:19 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/call-for-papers-14th-volume-of-current-developments-in-arctic-law-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/call-for-papers-14th-volume-of-current-developments-in-arctic-law-2026/ The University of the Arctic's Thematic Network on Arctic Law and its Chair in Arctic Legal Research and Education, in collaboration with the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law (NIEM) at the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, invites submissions for the 14th volume of... Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/critical-arctic-studies-symposium-waterscapes-in-the-bothnian-bay-and-beyond/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/8/critical-arctic-studies-symposium-waterscapes-in-the-bothnian-bay-and-beyond/ This year’s Critical Arctic Studies Symposium will be organized 25–26 August 2026 in Kemi, Finland. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:51:58 +0200