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May Highlights from UArctic Thematic Networks

Tue, Jun 02, 2026
The May 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.

UArctic Congress 2026 featured on Arctic Today

Tue, Jun 02, 2026
Arctic Today interviewed Gunnar Stefánsson, UArctic Vice-President Research and Chair of the Congress Program Committee, in advance of the UArctic Congress 2026 which took place on May 26-29 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.

UArctic Welcomes New Thematic Networks

Tue, Jun 02, 2026
PHOTO: Hannele Palviainen
UArctic warmly welcomes this year’s newly approved and endorsed Thematic Networks, confirmed during the Assembly held on May 29, 2026, in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. These initiatives highlight our members’ shared commitment to collaboration and knowledge exchange across the Arctic and beyond.

Session on Arctic connectivity challenges at UArctic Congress 2026

Mon, Jun 01, 2026
The Thematic Network on Arctic Telecommunications and Networking hosted Session 19, “The Digital Divide in the North: Consequences and Solutions,” at the UArctic Congress 2026. The session featured expert perspectives from Europe, North America, and Asia on Arctic connectivity challenges, including sea cables, AI governance,...

UArctic Congress 2026 concludes in the Faroe Islands

Fri, May 29, 2026
The UArctic Congress 2026 concluded today in Tórshavn after five days of knowledge-sharing and connection-building. With participants numbering in the thousands from the Arctic and beyond, the Congress also became the largest international conference ever held in the Faroe Islands.

The UArctic Assembly 2026 convenes in Tórshavn

Fri, May 29, 2026
PHOTO: Hannele Palviainen. Group Photo at Kongshøll.
Around 150 participants joined the UArctic Assembly 2026 in Tórshavn, the Faroe Islands, on 29 May 2026. The Assembly meeting was held as part of the UArctic Congress 2026, hosted by The University of the Faroe Islands, in collaboration with The Faroe Marine Research Institute and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Fisherie...

UArctic Congress 2026: Day 3 

Fri, May 29, 2026
PHOTO: Finnur Justinussen
The program on May 28 highlighted the Ocean Day with a special opening session, dedicated parallel session tracks and a thematic plenary on oceans. The day also included a wide array of parallel sessions and two poster sessions around the other Congress themes, and ended with the closing session and final reception. 

UArctic Congress 2026: Day 2

Thu, May 28, 2026
PHOTO: Finnur Justinussen
The program on May 27 continued with participant perspectives and contributions to the event themes. The day featured three thematic plenaries, a wide range of parallel sessions from morning till evening, and two poster sessions.  

UArctic Congress 2026: Day 1 

Wed, May 27, 2026
PHOTO: Álvur Haraldsen
The program on May 26 included the official opening, dozens of parallel sessions and posters, a thematic plenary on sustainable economic development and international cooperation, and the official opening reception. Before the official opening day, Congress participants had opportunities to network and meet each other at a re...

UArctic Congress 2026 begins in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Tue, May 26, 2026
From May 26 to 29, Tórshavn serves as a stage for Arctic-focused conversations and knowledge exchanges as nearly 1,400 researchers, Indigenous representatives, policymakers, academics, students, experts and institutional leaders convene for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference. 

3rd Polar Winter School Brings International Students to Kilpisjärvi

Fri, May 22, 2026
The 3rd Polar Winter School was jointly organized by the Nordic Snow Network, the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) and the University of Helsinki. The course took place in April 2026 at the University of Helsinki’s Biological Station in Kilpisjärvi, Finland.
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