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Exchange Scholarships for Icelandic and Norwegian Students in Arctic Studies Application deadline: 15th May 2012, for the academic year 2012-2013

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland and Norway signed a three year Memorandum of Understanding in Akureyri on September 29, 2011, concerning co-opera...

Wed, Apr 18, 2012

Dr. Igor Krupnik´s IASC Medal Lecture at IPY 2012

THURSDAY, 26 APRIL - Luncheon Speaker (12h30)12h30 - IASC Medal Lecture: Sea Ice as a Cultural 'Scape' – an IPY Legacy by Igor Krupnik / Plenary Hall (517...

Wed, Apr 18, 2012

Council returns to Tromsø

The 15th Council meeting of the University of the Arctic will take place at the University of Tromsø, June 12-14th, 2012. Tromsø last hosted a Council meetin...

Wed, Apr 18, 2012

UArctic's 15th Council meeting kicks off in Tromsø

The 15th Council meeting of the University of the Arctic begins today at the University of Tromsø, with pre-meetings for staff and program team on Monday, J...

Wed, Apr 18, 2012

Nordic Days in Murmansk 2012

The Consulate General of Norway in Murmansk, Murmansk Department of the Finnish Consulate General in St. Petersburg, Consulate General of Sweden in St. Pe...

Tue, Apr 17, 2012

Studia Nordica: Neighbours to the East through Swedish eyes

“The Eastern neighbours through the eyes of Swedes: love, condescension and fear": John Chrispinsson, popular Swedish radio and TV host and historian gives a...

Tue, Apr 17, 2012

Snowmobile trip in the Arctic

Lauri Snellman, the lecturer of industrial design from the University of Lapland, made possible for few exchange students to have an experience that will las...

Tue, Apr 17, 2012

UArctic Secretariat meeting with Ute Vogel on Global Access project

UArctic GoNorth Project Manager Ute Vogel from the University of Tromsø has come to the UArctic International Secretariat in Rovaniemi for the kick-off meet...

Mon, Apr 16, 2012

Tales from the North - conference in Inari exceeds expectations

The international conference, "Tales from the North" Cultural Centre Sajos organized in Inari from April 10th to 12th by the Institute for Northern Culture...

Mon, Apr 16, 2012

Arctic brings unique risks and challenges, says Lloyd's report

The Arctic region is undergoing rapid change, both in terms of climate and economic development.

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

“Do we need to be bilingual?" International Workshop in Yakutsk, Siberia

A modern student must be fluent in at least three languages, - stated the participants of the International Tutorial Workshop on problems of education and tr...

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Arctic Search and Rescue, Environmental Measures Key to Region’s Future

The need for enhanced Arctic search and rescue (SAR) capabilities and environmental protection measures are among the main messages of the proceedings of the...

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

The International festival for amateur and professional films «Arctic Cinema 2012»

In September 2012, the second International festival for amateur and professional films «Arctic Cinema 2012» is taking place in the city of Arkhangels...

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

A new project of Nordic Council of Ministers

In April, 2012 a new project of Nordic Council of Ministers Nordic Russian Cooperation on IPR Enforcement is launched.

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Helsinki presents new ways of eco-education for kids

On 26-29 March study tour of the project “Waste awareness: Sorting, Treatment and Education” was held in Helsinki for teachers from schools and kindergartens...

Fri, Apr 13, 2012