2018

Danish intern joins the UArctic International Secretariat team

Tue, Oct 09, 2018

Janus Drejer from Aalborg University in Denmark has been working as an intern at the Thematic Networks and Research Liaison Office, Thule Institute at the University of Oulu, for two months. He has now joined the UArctic Secretariat at University Lapland, where he will stay for three months.

The 3rd Call for Proposals in Kolarctic CBC until 21.12.2018

Tue, Oct 09, 2018

The 3rd Call for Proposals is now open. Applications can be submitted from 21.9. until 21.12.2018 at 1600 Finnish time. The applications must be written and submitted in a web-based project administration system PROMAS. On this page you find a link to PROMAS, instructions, some templates for annexes of your application, and s...

UArctic EALÁT Institute is hosting a joint side-event at 2nd Arctic Biodiversity Congress in Rovaniemi

Mon, Oct 08, 2018

During the four days in Rovaniemi, the reindeer herding youth will learn about different tools and knowledge systems for understanding climate change and other environmental changes affecting the Arctic biodiversity and indigenous livelihoods.The congress takes place October 9-12 2018 in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Reminder - INTERACT Transnational Access Call closes October 12

Fri, Oct 05, 2018

The EU H2020 funded INTERACT (International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic) Transnational Access Call is open for projects taking place between March 2019 and April 2020.

Researchers visited the Large Animal Research Station in Fairbanks, Alaska on a north2north mobility funding

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

One of the muskox cows that was part of our study, Yakutia.

Jean-Pierre Desforges and Larissa Beumer from Aarhus University visited the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Large Animal Research Station (LARS) to collect activity and behavioural data from direct observations of the captive muskoxen held at LARS.

IASC Medal Award 2018

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

The IASC Medal is awarded in recognition of exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic. A maximum of one award is made each year, assuming that there is a nominee of appropriate quality.

The Fukushima nuclear accident – 7 years after

Wed, Oct 03, 2018

Researchers from the Far Eastern State Transport University have prepared a new article dedicated to the Fukushima nuclear accident consequences.

Call for Content on the Journal of Ocean Technology

Fri, Sep 28, 2018

The spring 2019 issue of the Journal of Ocean Technology will focus on technology and traditional knowledge. The journal is now inviting the submission of technical papers and essays for this issue.

2nd Living in the Komi Landscape Exhibition opened in Komi National Library

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

The Living in the Komi Landscape exhibition was opened by Deputy Minister of Culture of Komi Republic on 18th September in Komi National Library and Syktyvkar State University's gallery in Komi Republic, Russia.

Kim Insuk´s Story: Internship as a gateway to a career in the Arctic

Wed, Sep 26, 2018

Korean Kim Insuk is a Master´s degree student in West Nordic Studies at Ilisimatusarfik (University of Greenland). Since September 2018, she has been doing her internship at Arctic Economic Council (AEC) Secretariat in Tromsø, Norway.

Registration open for the People, Place & Public Engagement Conference

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

People, Place & Public Engagement is a conference organized by Memorial University´s Office of Public Engagement. The conference will run from October 25-27 in St. John´s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is accepting nominations for the Inuit Recognition Award and the Northern Travel Fund

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

The focus of the Inuit Recognition award is to recognize Inuit who are making strong efforts towards meaningful Inuit involvement in Arctic research. Inuit partners will recognize one recipient who has shown excellence in the area of Arctic research.Deadline for nominations is October 17 2018.

Glacial engineering could limit sea-level rise, if we get our emissions under control

Fri, Sep 21, 2018

Glacier Ice, Castner Glacier, Southeast Fairbanks Borough, Alaska

According to a new study by Michael Wolovick and John Moore, targeted engineering projects to hold off glacier melting could slow down the collapse of ice sheets and limit sea-level rise. The study was published in the European Geosciences Union journal, The Cryosphere.

Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme: 6th Call, deadline 30.11.2018

Fri, Sep 21, 2018

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The Sixth Call for main project applications is open from 6th July to 30th November 2018, for all Priority Axes. Terms of Reference have been formulated encouraging applicants to address specific actions, target groups, and sectors. The Terms of Reference can be found in the announcement document. The Monitoring Committee wil...

Nordforsk call: Nordic-British initiative on research in migration and integration: 15.11.2018

Fri, Sep 21, 2018

NordForsk, the Academy of Finland, the Swedish Research Council, Forte of Sweden, the Research Council of Norway, The Icelandic Centre for Research, Rannis, and the Economic and Social Research Council (part of UK Research and Innovation), are issuing a call for proposals for research projects under the Joint Nordic-UK Resear...