Mon, Mar 24, 2014
Seminar on Arctic/Northern Research at University of Helsinki, April 11, 2014
This seminar is intended for those engaged in research into the Arctic
or northern issues and/or those who are interested in research
collaboration in Arctic research. The research areas covered range from
the humanities to the sciences. The seminar is organized by the
University of the Arctic thematic networks in conjunction with the
Arctic Science Summit Week 2014 (http://www.assw2014.fi).
Further information on the thematic networks of the University of the Arctic: http://www.uarctic.org/SingleArticle.aspx?m=56&amid=68
Further information on the thematic networks of the University of the Arctic: http://www.uarctic.org/SingleArticle.aspx?m=56&amid=68
Program
14.00 Welcoming words
14.10 Aleksanteri Institute as a Facilitator of Networks in Russian Studies, Markku Kivinen, Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki
14.30 University of the Arctic and Thematic Networks - general overview, Kirsi Latola / Lars Kullerud
14.45 Changing arctic - challenges for human health, Professor Arja Rautio, Thematic Network on Health and Well-being in the Arctic, Thule Institute, University of Oulu
15.00 Action on contaminated areas in the arctic – an interdisciplinary initiative, Lars Lövgren, Thematic Network on Environmental Impact Assessment on Industry Contaminated Areas, University of Umeå, Sweden
15.15 On-line arctic engineering education, Professor Hannele Zubeck / Kai Ryynänen, Thematic Network on Arctic Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage / Lapland University of Applied Sciences
15.30 Arctic extractive industries and local inhabitants: the social life of best practices on the ground. Dr. Florian Stammler, Thematic Network on Arctic Extractive Industries, University of Lapland, Finland
15.45 An ‘Arctic paradox’ with high societal costs – an outcome of the current resource geopolitics?, Lassi Heininen, Thematic Network on Geopolitics and Security, University of Lapland, Finland
16.00 The value of contemporary indigenous exchange activity, Laila Nutti, The Verdde program, Sámi University College, Norway
16.15 Discussion
16.30 Closing of the seminar
14.00 Welcoming words
14.10 Aleksanteri Institute as a Facilitator of Networks in Russian Studies, Markku Kivinen, Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki
14.30 University of the Arctic and Thematic Networks - general overview, Kirsi Latola / Lars Kullerud
14.45 Changing arctic - challenges for human health, Professor Arja Rautio, Thematic Network on Health and Well-being in the Arctic, Thule Institute, University of Oulu
15.00 Action on contaminated areas in the arctic – an interdisciplinary initiative, Lars Lövgren, Thematic Network on Environmental Impact Assessment on Industry Contaminated Areas, University of Umeå, Sweden
15.15 On-line arctic engineering education, Professor Hannele Zubeck / Kai Ryynänen, Thematic Network on Arctic Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage / Lapland University of Applied Sciences
15.30 Arctic extractive industries and local inhabitants: the social life of best practices on the ground. Dr. Florian Stammler, Thematic Network on Arctic Extractive Industries, University of Lapland, Finland
15.45 An ‘Arctic paradox’ with high societal costs – an outcome of the current resource geopolitics?, Lassi Heininen, Thematic Network on Geopolitics and Security, University of Lapland, Finland
16.00 The value of contemporary indigenous exchange activity, Laila Nutti, The Verdde program, Sámi University College, Norway
16.15 Discussion
16.30 Closing of the seminar