2017

Register to the high-level event A Sustainable Arctic – Innovative Approaches

Mon, May 29, 2017

The European Commission, together with European External Action Service and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, will co-host the high-level event "A sustainable Arctic – innovative approaches", to take place in Oulu (Finland) on 15-16 June 2017.

New publication: Current Developments in Arctic Law, vol 4

Mon, May 29, 2017

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The UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Law presents their latest publication, Current Developments in Arctic Law, vol 4 (ed. Waliul HasanatKhulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh).

Register for 2017 Arctic Energy Summit

Mon, May 29, 2017

The Arctic Energy Summit Organizing Committee invites you to the 4th biennial 2017 Arctic Energy Summit in Helsinki, September 18-20, 2017. The Arctic Energy Summit is an endorsed project of the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group, and co-led by Finland, Iceland and the Russian Federation.

Aktru Summer School “Natural and human environment of Arctic and Alpine areas"

Fri, May 26, 2017

The fourth Aktru Summer School “Natural and human environment of Arctic and Alpine areas: relief, soils, permafrost, glaciers, biota and life style of native ethnic groups in a rapidly changing climate” will be organized 9‐21 July 2017 in Tomsk‐Aktru, Russia. Apply by 15 June.

North2north partners meet in Québec City

Thu, May 25, 2017

In cooperation with Université Laval, UArctic’s north2north coordination office arranges a north2north Mobility Partner Institution Contact Meeting in Québec City at Université Laval, May 25-26.

Arctic Broadband Forum Draws Attention to Shared Needs (Part 1)

Wed, May 24, 2017

The Arctic Broadband Forum, held in Fairbanks, Alaska, May 8-9 brought together an international audience of experts, researchers, educators, industry and indigenous and political leaders from around the World to focus on successes and challenges in creating a Connected Arctic. The Forum drew over 200 participants from six co...

IASSA Northern Notes Issue 47 Spring / Summer 2017

Tue, May 23, 2017

The newest issue of the IASSA newsletter Northern Notes is out. The spring/summer issue includes information on ICASS IX, candidates for IASSA Council 2017-2020, and bids for IASSA Presidency 2017-2020.

UArctic renews agreement with the University of Oulu and welcomes new Vice-President Research Arja Rautio

Mon, May 22, 2017

The University of Oulu have renewed their agreement with UArctic to host both the Thematic Networks and Research Liaison Office, and the position of Vice-President Research. UArctic welcomes Oulu's Arja Rautio as our new Vice-President Research.

V Conference “Communication in the Russian North”

Fri, May 19, 2017

The 5th scientific conference “Communication in the Russian North” will be held 5–6 Sept, 2017 with the scientific support of the Russian State Hydrometeorological University.

UArctic welcomes new Vice-President Academic Michael Castellini

Fri, May 19, 2017

UArctic is very pleased to welcome the appointment of our new Vice-President Academic Michael Castellini of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Invitation to doctoral course in International law at GSICS, Kobe University

Thu, May 18, 2017

Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University, welcomes international students, funded by Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship, who would like to pursue doctoral degree in Arctic legal issues, the Antarctic Treaty System, the law of the sea, and international environmental law.

NOVA PhD course "Invasive Pest Threats in the North"

Wed, May 17, 2017

The course is the first in the NOVA (The Nordic Forestry, Veterinary and Agricultural University Network) PhD course series "Climate Change Entomology in the North" which is scheduled for 2017-2019. The course will take place Sept. 25 - 29, 2017 at the Viikki campus, University of Helsinki.

Interview with outgoing UArctic Vice-President Academic John Eichelberger

Fri, May 12, 2017

This week, John Eichelberger of the University of Alaska Fairbanks will finish his term as UArctic Vice-President Academic. As we welcome Michael Castellini (also of UAF) as his replacement we talked to John about his time with UArctic and his future plans.

Nordic Master 2017 call for proposals

Fri, May 12, 2017

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The Nordic Council of Ministers is pleased to announce the launch of the 2017 call for proposals for Nordic Master programmes. The maximum grant per programme is DKK 1.5 million. Deadline: 29 September 2017.

Arctic Council Fairbanks Declaration recognizes science and education cooperation

Fri, May 12, 2017

The Fairbanks Declaration 2017, signed by the eight Arctic states' representatives, recognizes the key role of UArctic in circumpolar education and science. Finland now takes over the Arctic Council chairmanship for 2017-2019.