Six new Thematic Networks approved at 18th meeting of the Council of UArctic
During the second and final day of the business segment at the 18th meeting of the Council of UArctic, members of Council approved six new UArctic Thematic Networks, joining the existing set of 27 networks.
The new UArctic Thematic Networks are:
Thematic Network on Arctic Telecommunications and Networking
Hosted by: University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
Lead: Karl Kowalski, Chief Information Technology Officer
Thematic Network on Working in the Arctic
Hosted by: Northern Arctic Federal University, Russia
Lead: Natalia Simonova, Head of Psychology Dept., Institute of Pedagogics and Psychology
Thematic Network on Model Arctic Council
Hosted by: University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
Lead: Brandon Boylan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science
Thematic Network on Northern Nursing Education
Hosted by: University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Lead: Heather Exner-Pirot, Strategist for Outreach and Indigenous Engagement
Thematic Network on Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education
Hosted by: University of Lapland, Finland
Lead: Tuija Turunen, Professor, Faculty of Education
Thematic Network on UArctic World Ensemble
Hosted by: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Lead: Kjell Magne Maelen, Dekan, Faculty Administration
Hosted by Buryat State University, the discussions segment of the annual Council meeting continues June 16-17, as part of the Science and Education Conference entitled – Arctic Dialogue in the Global World.