UArctic contributes to Nature publication: "Building resilient Arctic science amid the COVID-19 pandemic"

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

This article is a shared message from the leadership of the three leading Arctic Science observer Organisation in the Arctic Council; IASSA, IASC, and UArctic, the authors are the presidents and other central leaders of the three organisations.

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Junior researcher positions (PhD positions) in the doctoral programme The Arctic in a Changing World available

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

The University of Lapland is looking for four junior researchers (salaried, full-time PhD positions) to carry out their doctoral theses in the multidisciplinary doctoral programme. Apply by no later than 21 January 2021 at 1:00 pm (local Finnish time).

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Volume 8 of the Current Developments in Arctic Law released!

Wed, Dec 09, 2020

The UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Law is pleased to announce the release of the eighth edition of the Current Developments in Arctic Law (CDAL). 

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Event: Arctic Telecommunications & Data Infrastructure: Quintillion's Solution for North America, Dec. 14, 2020

Wed, Dec 09, 2020

The virtual event "Arctic Telecommunications & Data Infrastructure: Quintillion's Solution for North America" will be held on December 14, 2020, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET. 

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Webinar: Examining the Food-Energy-Water Nexus through the Lens of Renewable Energy in Remote Alaska Communities, December 14, 2020

Wed, Dec 09, 2020

The webinar entitled "Examining the Food-Energy-Water Nexus through the Lens of Renewable Energy in Remote Alaska Communities" is about the MicroFEWs Project and will be presented by Dr. Erin Whitney and Dr. Jen Schmidt on December 14, 2020, from 12:00 - 1:00pm CST.

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Collection of Insights & Experiences. Co-Creating Research Projects – Indigenous Rights Holders and Researchers Act Together

Wed, Dec 09, 2020

You are invited as stakeholders in Arctic research, to provide insights, experiences, opinions, criticism, ideas and, best practice models in collaborative and community based participatory research which can include also aspects regarding COVID-19 conditions.

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UArctic Thematic Network on POPs and Chemicals of Emerging Concern in the Asian Arctic TN-PCAA - eWorkshop 2020

Tue, Dec 08, 2020

UArctic Thematic Network on “POPs and Chemicals of Emerging Concern in the Asian Arctic TN-PCAA - eWorkshop will be held on Dec 28, 2020, Harbin, China.

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The newest Thematic Network on Teacher Education newsletter published

Mon, Dec 07, 2020

UArctic Thematic Network on Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education and UNESCO/UNITWIN Network on Teacher Education publish a newsletter 2-3 times a year.

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International Arctic School, Winter 2021 IAS-HIT eWinter 2021, Harbin China

Fri, Dec 04, 2020

Harbin Institute of Technology will host the International Arctic School Winter 2021 online Janury 4-17, 2021 (IAS-HIT-eWinter2021), and provide on line courses in digital form to students in China and around the world. The IAS-HIT-eWinter2021 is free for all students. The theme is POPs and Chemicals of Emerging Arctic Concer...

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Green Deal Call in Horizon 2020

Fri, Dec 04, 2020

The European Commission invites proposals for its European Green Deal call. This supports research and innovation to kick-start the environmental, social and economic transformations required to tackle the climate challenge, while helping the EU recover from the Covid-19 crisis, and increasing its resilience and capacity to r...

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Nordic Arctic Cooperation Programme 2018-2021: Open Call 2021

Fri, Dec 04, 2020

The Arctic Cooperation Programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers has opened up its call for new project applications for financial support in 2021. Deadline for sending in proposals is 1st February 2021 (12:00 CET).

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National Science Foundation: Navigating the new Arctic

Fri, Dec 04, 2020

The National Science Foundation invites applications for its navigating the new Arctic programme. This supports research at the intersection of the social, natural, environmental, physical, computing and information sciences to improve understanding of Arctic change and its local and global effects. Closing date: March 5, 2021.

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Arctic Circle VIRTUAL dialogues now available

Thu, Dec 03, 2020

Arctic Circle VIRTUAL offers new ways of bringing the Arctic dialogue online while connecting interesting initiatives, speakers and organizations together. 

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Digital Science Released the State of Open Data 2020 Report

Thu, Dec 03, 2020

Digital Science released the fifth State of Open Data Report aimed at providing an interesting platform to understand at what point is open research and what opportunities may lead to improvement in data sharing.  

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Deadline Dec 15 for Arctic Aha!, Rovaniemi Arctic Design Week 2021 speakers

Wed, Dec 02, 2020

A reminder that the inviation for speakers from the 13th Arctic Design Week (ADW) - Arctic Aha! closes on Dec 15, 2020.

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