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June 18 IPY Polar Day Highlights “Land and Life”

On June 18th, 2008, the International Polar year (IPY) 2007-8 will celebrate its fifth polar day, this time focusing on “Land and Life.”

Mon, Jun 16, 2008

Report Available Online - IPY International Programme Office

The June 2008 monthly report, issued by the International Polar Year (IPY) International Programme Office is now available.

Thu, Jun 12, 2008

Feature Student Profiles From Sakha State University

Over the course of the next month, UArctic will feature many profiles of students from one of its most active members, Sakha State University. Sakha State ha...

Tue, Jun 10, 2008

Special Panel Session Announcement - Association of Polar Early Career Scientists, Nuuk, Greenland

On behalf of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Northern Research Forum (NRF), an early career panel is being organized at the...

Mon, Jun 09, 2008

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

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