News and Events from UArctic en-US © 2026 UArctic Tue, 05 May 2026 20:24:02 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/rssfeed/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/arctic-athabaskan-council-canada-strengthening-indigenous-leadership-and-knowledge-governance-in-the-arctic/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/arctic-athabaskan-council-canada-strengthening-indigenous-leadership-and-knowledge-governance-in-the-arctic/ The Arctic Athabaskan Council represents and advocates for the rights, knowledge systems, and governance of Athabaskan peoples in Arctic policy, emphasizing Indigenous leadership, environmental stewardship, and community-driven research and education. Through its work with partners like UAr... Tue, 05 May 2026 14:19:45 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/young-innovators-supporting-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-indigenous-leaders/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/young-innovators-supporting-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-indigenous-leaders/ Sheila Naytowhow’s research, inspired by the loss of her grandfather and her experiences growing up around First Nation leadership, explores how leadership impacts the holistic well-being of Indigenous leaders. Grounded in Indigenous worldviews and lived experiences, her work aims to strengthen s... Tue, 05 May 2026 14:15:54 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-x-lrf-fellows-strengthening-arctic-science-policy-links/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-x-lrf-fellows-strengthening-arctic-science-policy-links/ From 16-19 March 2026, UArctic x LRF Research Fellow Dr Bahareh Kamranzad participated in the prestigious Royal Society Pairing Scheme 2026, an initiative designed to strengthen connections between scientific research and policymaking in the UK.  Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/open-position-president-university-of-the-arctic-uarctic/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/open-position-president-university-of-the-arctic-uarctic/ Together, UArctic and UiT The Arctic University of Norway invite applications for the position as President for University of the Arctic (UArctic). Application deadline is June 14, 2026.  Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:06 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/a-week-in-oslo-police-scotland-on-exchange-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/a-week-in-oslo-police-scotland-on-exchange-2026/ After hosting students from the Norwegian Police University College in Scotland earlier this year, students at Police Scotland International Academy had a chance to reciprocate and visit their Norwegian counterparts in Oslo.  Tue, 05 May 2026 10:57:25 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/cumulative-stressors-in-high-north-ecosystems-workshop-and-collaboration-in-tromsoe/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/cumulative-stressors-in-high-north-ecosystems-workshop-and-collaboration-in-tromsoe/ Helena Reinardy from the Scottish Association for Marine Science, was part-funded by the Scottish Arctic Network's Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund to attend a workshop on cumulative stressors in the High North in Tromsø. Read about her experience here. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:30:03 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/thematic-network-success-story-adressing-important-biodiversity-knowledge-gaps-in-a-changing-arctic/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/thematic-network-success-story-adressing-important-biodiversity-knowledge-gaps-in-a-changing-arctic/ Read he Success Story from the Thematic Network on Arctic Marine Biodiversity: "Adressing Important Biodiversity Knowledge Gaps in a Changing Arctic". Tue, 05 May 2026 09:23:48 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-thematic-network-on-northern-tourism-at-the-uarctic-congress-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/uarctic-thematic-network-on-northern-tourism-at-the-uarctic-congress-2026/ The Thematic Network on Northern Tourism is delighted to invite members and guests to a range of activities and events organised at the UArctic Congress 2026. Mon, 04 May 2026 11:37:55 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/working-in-the-arctic-year-in-review/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/working-in-the-arctic-year-in-review/ Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Working in the Arctic is now available. Mon, 04 May 2026 11:24:09 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/april-highlights-from-uarctic-thematic-networks/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/april-highlights-from-uarctic-thematic-networks/ The April 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. Mon, 04 May 2026 10:44:44 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/international-graduate-student-research-cohort-and-coil-uarctic-join-forces-at-the-uarctic-congress-2026-in-torshavn/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/international-graduate-student-research-cohort-and-coil-uarctic-join-forces-at-the-uarctic-congress-2026-in-torshavn/ What happens when graduate students from across the Arctic and North Atlantic spend a year working together across disciplines, borders and time zones? Mon, 04 May 2026 10:20:32 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/new-publication-transforming-education-in-the-arctic-co-creation-decolonization-and-participatory-approaches/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/5/new-publication-transforming-education-in-the-arctic-co-creation-decolonization-and-participatory-approaches/ Recently, Maeva Gauthier et al. from the UArctic Thematic Network on Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience, led the development of "Transforming education in the Arctic: Co-creation, decolonization and participatory approaches", published with the journal Arctic. Mon, 04 May 2026 08:56:39 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/social-events-at-the-uarctic-congress-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/social-events-at-the-uarctic-congress-2026/ From relaxed gatherings to festive evenings, the social program offers Congress participants a chance to connect, experience local culture, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Tórshavn. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:14:50 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/marine-plastic-littering-along-orkney-beaches/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/marine-plastic-littering-along-orkney-beaches/ During 21-23 April an international group from scientific institutions, organisations and NGOs gathered in Orkney to discuss challenges associated with marine plastic littering, including from fisheries and aquaculture industries. Participants included researchers, fisheries organisations, island... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:45:43 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/local-scale-planning-for-climate-resilience-year-in-review/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/local-scale-planning-for-climate-resilience-year-in-review/ Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience is now available. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:44:19 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/permafrost-year-in-review/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/permafrost-year-in-review/ Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Permafrost is now available. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:50:21 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/apply-now-the-12th-korea-arctic-academy/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/apply-now-the-12th-korea-arctic-academy/ The application deadline for the 12th Korea Arctic Academy is coming up on April 29, 2026! This is a unique opportunity for students from Arctic countries to join a fully funded study program in Korea focused on Arctic issues, policy, and culture. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:22:31 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/celebrating-arctic-innovation-at-the-2025-arctic-encounter-summit/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/celebrating-arctic-innovation-at-the-2025-arctic-encounter-summit/ ANCHORAGE, AK, APRIL 17 — Once a year, the Dena’ina Convention Center becomes a hub for global leaders, diplomats, researchers, and students that are excited about and invested in the Arctic. This audience comes to attend the Arctic Encounter Summit, the largest annual Arctic policy and business... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:52:36 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/final-reminder-submit-nominations-for-2026-frederik-paulsen-arctic-academic-action-award/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/final-reminder-submit-nominations-for-2026-frederik-paulsen-arctic-academic-action-award/ funding opportunities The call for nominations for the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award is open until April 30, 2026. The Award includes a 100,000 euro grant to a promising idea that addresses climate change through concrete actions and plans. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:53:33 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/uarctic-board-met-in-rovaniemi-finland/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/uarctic-board-met-in-rovaniemi-finland/ The Board of UArctic held their spring meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland on April 13-17, 2026. In addition to formal decision-making and discussions, the Board had opportunities to meet with local stakeholders, including representatives of the University of Lapland and the UArctic International Secre... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:58:17 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/uarctic-celebrated-25th-anniversary-in-rovaniemi-finland/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/uarctic-celebrated-25th-anniversary-in-rovaniemi-finland/ On April 14, the UArctic International Secretariat organized a local celebration in honour of UArctic’s 25-year anniversary, counting from the launch of the network.  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:50:22 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/intra-actions-in-northern-landscapes-an-exhibition/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/intra-actions-in-northern-landscapes-an-exhibition/ Two artists, Glen Coutts and Antti Stöckell, from the ASAD network, show their artworks in an art exhibition in Oulu, Finland. Glen Coutts has worked as a Professor of Applied Visual Arts at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lapland, where Antti Stöckell is a university lect... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:57:17 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/report-of-a-symposium-relations-with-nature/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/report-of-a-symposium-relations-with-nature/ 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 relat... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:44:13 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/shahnaj-begum-organises-taimi-research-seminar-in-rovaniemi-on-23-24-april/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/shahnaj-begum-organises-taimi-research-seminar-in-rovaniemi-on-23-24-april/ 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). Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:36:33 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/call-for-nominations-unesco-international-literacy-prizes-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/call-for-nominations-unesco-international-literacy-prizes-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.  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:04:42 +0200