News and Events from UArctic en-US © 2026 UArctic Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:16 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/rssfeed/ 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/ open calls 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 11:53:33 +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 08:36:33 +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 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/free-luncheon-lecture-naomi-oreskes-on-power-public-trust-and-science/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/free-luncheon-lecture-naomi-oreskes-on-power-public-trust-and-science/ NYU invites you to the luncheon lecture : From Jeffrey Epstein to Glyphosate: How Corporations and 'Philanthropists' Have Corrupted Science and Undermined Public Trust.  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:13:46 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/scan-travel-fund-supports-attendance-at-international-conference-in-finland/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/scan-travel-fund-supports-attendance-at-international-conference-in-finland/ Adrian Finch, supported by the ScAN Travel Fund through the Scottish Government's Scottish Education Exchange Programme and UArctic, shares their experience attending a conference in Finland. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:52:51 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/join-the-scan-steering-group-early-career-researcher-representative/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/join-the-scan-steering-group-early-career-researcher-representative/ ScAN is seeking an Early Career Researcher (ECR) to join the ScAN Steering Group. This role offers an opportunity to represent the perspectives of ECRs and contribute to discussions about the priorities, activities and future development of ScAN.  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:35:16 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/speaker-series-building-resilient-places-the-promise-and-paradox-of-place-based-adaptation/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/speaker-series-building-resilient-places-the-promise-and-paradox-of-place-based-adaptation/ Thematic Network on Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience will host the next Speaker Series event: "Building resilient places: The promise and paradox of place-based adaptation" online via Zoom on May 1, 2026. The session will feature Sarah Kehler from the University of Alberta, Canada. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:27:51 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/teacher-education-for-social-justice-and-diversity-in-education-year-in-review/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/teacher-education-for-social-justice-and-diversity-in-education-year-in-review/ Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education is now available. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:21:30 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/uarctic-x-lrf-fellows-addressing-marine-climate-challenges-and-strengthening-arctic-partnerships-in-scotland/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/uarctic-x-lrf-fellows-addressing-marine-climate-challenges-and-strengthening-arctic-partnerships-in-scotland/ UArctic x LRF Research Fellow Dr Bahareh Kamranzad participated in the recent Scottish Arctic Network conference (ScAN) hosted by the University of St Andrews, which brought together around 70 participants from across Scotland, including academic members, partners, and policy stakeholders. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/2026-uarctic-shared-voices-magazine-published/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/2026-uarctic-shared-voices-magazine-published/ The 2026 issue of the UArctic Shared Voices Magazine is now available online and in print, featuring different activities and collaborative initiatives of our network. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:37:57 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/meet-uarctic-assembly-meeting-2026/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/meet-uarctic-assembly-meeting-2026/ The University of the Arctic is pleased to announce the April 2026 session of "Meet UArctic". Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:11:27 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/special-interview-with-professor-roland-kallenborn/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/special-interview-with-professor-roland-kallenborn/ Interview with UArctic Chair in Arctic Environmental Pollution Research Professor Roland Kallenborn by the Editorial Office of the Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment (JEEA) Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/thematic-network-on-arctic-wash-hosts-international-winter-school-on-arctic-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-in-kuujjuaraapik-canada/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/thematic-network-on-arctic-wash-hosts-international-winter-school-on-arctic-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-in-kuujjuaraapik-canada/ From March 30-April 4, students and instructors gathered at the CEN research station in Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuaraapik for a field course on issues of water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) in Nunavik northern villages. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:17:24 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/draft-program-available-for-the-uarctic-congress-2026-and-the-ocean-connectivity-conference/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/draft-program-available-for-the-uarctic-congress-2026-and-the-ocean-connectivity-conference/ The draft program for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference has been published on the event website at www.uarcticcongress.fo/programme. As some elements are still being finalized, the program remains subject to change. It will continue to be updated as details are... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:06:01 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/digital-north-year-in-review/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/digital-north-year-in-review/ Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network Digital North: Three-Dimensional Technologies and Arctic Education is now available. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:02:27 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/north2north-call-for-kingdom-of-denmark-members-in-support-of-uarctic-congress-2026-participation/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/north2north-call-for-kingdom-of-denmark-members-in-support-of-uarctic-congress-2026-participation/ open calls funding opportunities Apply for north2north funding to participate in the UArctic Congress 2026 – the call is open to students, staff- and faculty members from Danish, Greenlandic and Faroese north2north member institutions alike. Apply by April 22nd 2026.​ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:23:12 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/uarctic-x-lrf-fellows-arctic-focused-contributions-to-the-ocean-sciences-meeting-2026-in-glasgow/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/uarctic-x-lrf-fellows-arctic-focused-contributions-to-the-ocean-sciences-meeting-2026-in-glasgow/ UArctic x LRF Research Fellow Dr Bahareh Kamranzad contributed to sessions on ocean resilience and engaged with international partners on emerging challenges in Arctic shipping. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/march-highlights-from-uarctic-thematic-networks/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/march-highlights-from-uarctic-thematic-networks/ The March 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, 07 Apr 2026 06:55:50 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/three-perspectives-on-the-arctic-an-interdisciplinary-collaboration-in-cambridge-bay/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/three-perspectives-on-the-arctic-an-interdisciplinary-collaboration-in-cambridge-bay/ An interdisciplinary team from Université de Sherbrooke brought together social science, geoscience, and geomatics in Iqaluktuuttiaq to advance a community-engaged, participatory research approach that integrates Indigenous perspectives, environmental monitoring, and responsible innovation in stu... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:39:44 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/webinar-announcement-2026-uarctic-webinar-series/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/4/webinar-announcement-2026-uarctic-webinar-series/ education opportunities The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is pleased to announce the 2026 UArctic Webinar Series, which explores key issues affecting Arctic and Northern communities. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:20:18 +0200 https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/3/submit-nominations-for-2026-frederik-paulsen-arctic-academic-action-award/ https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/3/submit-nominations-for-2026-frederik-paulsen-arctic-academic-action-award/ open calls 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. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:07 +0200