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2008 Council Meeting Comes to a Close

The 2008 UArctic Council Meeting concluded today in Edmonton Canada after a successful week of meetings, discussion and celebration. We invite everyone to re...

Thu, Jun 05, 2008

2007 a Busy Year for UArctic

2007 marked a major year for the University of the Arctic. The introduction of ten new members, the development of a Graduate Area, the inaugural meeting...

Thu, May 29, 2008

UArctic Council Ready for Annual Meeting

The 11th annual UArctic Council meeting is drawing near. The 2008 meeting will take place at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, where over 110 Co...

Thu, May 29, 2008

UArctic President Featured in International Newspaper

UArctic President Lars Kullerud was recently featured in one of the UK's major newspapers, The Guardian. President Kullerud gave insight into one of the most...

Tue, May 27, 2008

International Polar Year (IPY) Book Release Announcement - "The Expeditions of the First International Polar Year 1882-1883"

The Arctic Institute of North America has released an updated version of a classic monograph that describes the expeditions of the First International Polar...

Tue, May 27, 2008

News from Norden: Setting a good example on climate change

"Sustainable economic growth is an attainable objective. The Nordic Region has made great progress with solutions based on environmental technology, and some...

Tue, May 27, 2008

Master's Program in Polar Law Available - University of Akureyri, Iceland

Commencing in August 2008, the University of Akureyri will be offering a Master's Program in Polar Law. This program is designed for both lawyers and non-law...

Thu, May 22, 2008

Call for Abstracts and Symposium Announcement - "International Symposium on Arctic Research - Drastic Change Under Global Warming"

The Science Council of Japan Subcommittees for the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Climate in the Cryosphere Program (CliC) announce a...

Thu, May 22, 2008

Catch-up with IASC!

The International Arctic Science Committee has produced a progress report with news about their upcoming conferences and changes to their organizational stru...

Thu, May 22, 2008

High School Students from Around the World Meet in 'Pole-to-Pole' Videoconference

On April 8, 2008, 60 middle- and high-school students from both ends of the globe participated in a special “Pole-to-Pole” videoconference where they could s...

Tue, May 20, 2008

News from Norden: Local Actions in Global Climate Struggle

There is much that can be done to curb climate changes at a local level. This is the central theme for the third Nordic conference on sustainable development...

Tue, May 20, 2008

Program Announcement: PhD in Natural Resources and Sustainability

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is pleased to offer a doctoral program in Natural Resources and Sustainability commencing in the Fall 2008.

Tue, May 20, 2008

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