2019

Call for abstracts to Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit 2019 Conference

Tue, Jun 04, 2019

The Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference (November 12–13, 2019 in Rovaniemi, Finland) focuses on climate change in the Arctic, especially from the viewpoint of young people and future generations. Abstracts for the five sessions are due August 23, 2019.

Thematic Network on Working in the Arctic: symposium "Work in the Arctic" and the 4th Psychological School within ASSW 2019 in Arkhangelsk, Russia

Mon, Jun 03, 2019

In May 2019, members of the UArctic thematic network "Working in the Arctic" organized a symposium "Work in the Arctic" and held the 4th psychological scientific and practical school "Working on rotational basis in the Arctic - success and health" at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia. The school unit...

New documentary film online about the Innu First Nation of Labrador

Mon, Jun 03, 2019

The film "Nakatuenita: Respect" provides a sweep of the Innu history and cultural practices along with the many changes and challenges they have faced while protecting their relationship with the land. The documentary is now available online, and it can also be used as a teaching resource.

Invitation to contribute: “Immigration in the Circumpolar North: Integration & Resilience”

Mon, Jun 03, 2019

UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Migration invites contributions for the book “Immigration in the Circumpolar North: Integration & Resilience”. Abstract submission deadline: June 10, 2019. Full text submission: August 31, 2019.

Ukhta State Technical University staff member to join the Arctic floating university

Mon, Jun 03, 2019

First Deputy Director of the Industrial Institute of Ukhta State Technical University Natalia Ignatova has been selected to participate in the marine research and educational expedition "Arctic Floating University".

8th MARPART Conference “Maritime emergency response in the Arctic” - policies, capacities and competence

Mon, Jun 03, 2019

The 8th MARPART Conference will be held September 3-4, 2019, at Nord University Campus, Bodø, Norway.

Arctic Science Summit Week 2019 concluded

Thu, May 30, 2019

May 28 was the last day of the main program of the Arctic Science Summit Week 2019, initiated by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC).

European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, deadline 29 August 2019

Tue, May 28, 2019

Advanced Grants are designed to support excellent Principal Investigators at the career stage at which they are already established research leaders with a recognised track record of research achievements. Applicant Principal Investigators must demonstrate the ground-breaking nature, ambition and feasibility of their scientif...

north2north program contacts gathered at the Lakehead University in Canada

Tue, May 28, 2019

Hosted by Lakehead University, Orillia campus, UArctic’s north2north coordination office arranged a north2north mobility partner institutions meeting on May 22-23.

Call for Papers: International Conference of Innovative Technologies and Learning (ICITL 2019)

Mon, May 27, 2019

The International Conference of Innovative Technologies and Learning (ICITL 2019) will take place on December 2-5, 2019, at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Paper submission deadline: July 1, 2019.

UArctic and HIT Co-chaired the Session of “Polar Education Cooperation” in the Arctic Circle China Forum 2019

Mon, May 27, 2019

On 10–11 May, the Arctic Circle China Forum convened by China's Ministry of Natural Resources in Shanghai, China.

Save the Date: UArctic Congress 2020, October 5-8, Reykjavik

Fri, May 24, 2019

The UArctic Congress 2020 will be held in conjunction with the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík from October 5–8, with shared events on October 8, and the Arctic Circle continuing until October 11.

Edwin Ziegfeld Award to ASAD TN lead Timo Jokela

Fri, May 24, 2019

The lead of the UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Desing (ASAD) Timo Jokela, has received the Edwin Ziegfeld Award in honour of his work as a reformer in art and design education.

Arctic Science Summit Week 2019 has begun in Arkhangelsk, Russia

Thu, May 23, 2019

The first working day of the Arctic Science Summit Week 2019, May 22, began with meetings of working groups covering five important areas of scientific activities: issues related to changes in atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and terrestrial ecosystems of the Arctic, as well as human life and activities in the Arctic.

Extended deadline for submitting Breakout Session proposals for Arctic Circle Assembly 2019

Thu, May 23, 2019

Governments, universities, companies, research institutions, organizations and associations have until June 1 to submit Breakout Session Proposals. The Arctic Circle Assembly 2019 will be organized October 10-13 in Reykjavík, Iceland.