2026

July-August Highlights from UArctic Thematic Networks

Tue, Sep 01, 2026

The July - August 2026 edition of the Thematic Networks' Monthly Highlights showcases the work of several networks engaged in collaborative research, education, and outreach activities across the Circumpolar North.

New Mongolia–Arctic Collaboration to Support Community-Based Resource Management

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

A new initiative of the UArctic Thematic Network on Collaborative Resource Management and the Mongolian National University of Education aims to strengthen understanding and practice in collaborative resource management across Central Asia and the Arctic.

New Report: Northern Norway, Northern Sweden and Finland Lack the Competence Needed for Future Preparedness and Growth

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

The report was presented during the political gathering Arendal Week. PHOTO: Line Ugulen Nilssen, Nord University

A new Nordic initiative, Arctic Mobility, is being proposed to strengthen expertise, research and education in transport, logistics and infrastructure across the northern regions.

Ministerial visit showcases globally significant research at UHI Institute for Northern Studies

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Institute for Northern Studies welcomed Scottish Government Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy Stephen Gethins MSP to Orkney on Thursday 13 August.

New Open Access Volume Reimagines Climate and Ocean Justice Through Care and Law

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

A new open access edited volume, From Climate to Ocean Protection for a Just Future: Reimagining Justice with Care and Law (Palgrave Macmillan, Springer Nature, 2026), has been published and is now freely accessible worldwide. The publication is part of the activities of the UArctic Thematic Network on Polar Research Cooperat...

north2north exchanges: From Tampere to Ås

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Silja Niemelä from Tampere University spent an exchange year at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences through the UArctic north2north program.

Arctic Art Education and ASAD Collaboration Featured at ECER 2026

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

PHOTO: Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD)

The European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2026) was held in Tampere, Finland, in August 2026 under the theme “Knowing and Acting: The Changing Conditions and Potentials of Education Research.” Arctic perspectives on education, sustainability, Indigenous knowledge, and art education were strongly represented throug...

Call for Papers: Polar Research Diplomacy as a Catalyst for Geopolitical Stability towards the International Polar Year (IPY-5)

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

This special issue welcomes innovative inter- and transdisciplinary contributions that draw insights from diverse fields and ways of knowing to address how research diplomacy can bridge and rectify (geo)political, social, and epistemological disparities in the polar regions. The special issue is an initiative of the Them...

ASAD Brought Arctic Art and Design Research to the Arctic Arts Summit 2026

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Relate North: Show and Tell Exhibition PHOTO: Tarsh Bates

The Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD) played an active role in the Arctic Arts Summit 2026 in Umeå, Sweden, bringing together artists, researchers, educators, and cultural practitioners to explore the relationships between art, education, knowledge, communities, and Land.

Apply to the Emerging Leaders program

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Since 2012, Emerging Leaders has been an early-career Arctic mentoring program for leaders from 18 to 35 years old. The program brings together 30 young leaders from the academic, business, public and NGO sectors to learn about the Arctic in a thrilling journey through Northern Norway.

Threads of Land Exhibition Shown in Oulu, Finland

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

ASAD Exhibition Threads of Land, Oulu PHOTO: Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD)

The exhibition is part of the Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD) exhibition series "Parallel North: Shared Ecocultural Entanglements", which explores northern and Arctic phenomena from an ecocultural perspective.

Tracing the Evolving Cultural Landscapes of Northern Iceland

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

Supported by the Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) Travel and Partnerships Fund, Dr Rowan Jackson from the University of Edinburgh travelled to Iceland for a research visit.

Across the North: UArctic Chairs on Collaboration and Community

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Max Kelly interviewing UArctic Chairs Dr. Kirk Anderson and Dr. Bing Chen PHOTO: Youth Network: Max Kelly and Rebecca Sturge

Through the UArctic Thematic Network on Youth, two UArctic Chairs from Memorial University highlight how interdisciplinary collaboration, Indigenous partnerships, community engagement, and mentorship can help address complex Arctic challenges and inspire the next generation of Northern researchers.

Apply now: Externships on Arctic AI

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Aerial view of Umeå University’s main campus PHOTO: Bergslagsbild

Students and mentors are invited to take part in a new initiative exploring how artificial intelligence can address real-world challenges and opportunities in the Arctic.

Call for Papers: Calotte Academy 2027

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

The Calotte Academy 2027, with the theme “The Role and Values of Science for Stability and Governance in the Global Arctic,” is planned to take place from 24 to 31 January 2027 in several destinations in the European Arctic and Sápmi. The deadline for applications is on 19 October 2026.