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IISD publishes 7th issue of Arctic Future newsletter

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has published the December edition of its quarterly Arctic Future newsletter.

Wed, Dec 13, 2006

UArctic International Secretariat signs ULapland agreement for next three years

A Memorandum of Understanding between UArctic and the University of Lapland on the role and functions of the UArctic International Secretariat at the Univers...

Tue, Dec 12, 2006

Arctic Frontiers Conference to take place in Tromsø in January 2007

The Arctic Frontiers conference, on the theme of Balancing Human Use and Ecosystem Protection, will take place in Tromsø, Norway, from January 21-26, 2007.

Tue, Dec 12, 2006

Students on Ice to organize special Arctic and Antarctic expeditions for IPY

Students on Ice will be organizing nine special Arctic and Antarctic expeditions between 2007-2009 as part as the International Polar Year program.

Tue, Dec 05, 2006

New Advanced Emphasis on Circumpolar Ecosystems, Resource Use and Management

The University of Tromsø's department of biology is offering a new Advanced Emphasis on Circumpolar ecosystems, resource use and management during the Winter...

Tue, Dec 05, 2006

BCS Online Enrolment Continues to Multiply

The Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) online course enrolment figures show that online education is becoming a more popular choice for undergraduate stud...

Tue, Dec 05, 2006

New Northern Forum newsletter out

The Northern Forum has published its Regional News newsletter for November 27 to December 3.

Tue, Dec 05, 2006

IPY Funding Opportunities - National Science Foundation

Anticipated FY-07 National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunities for IPY research and education activities have been identified. These opportunities...

Fri, Dec 01, 2006

Rapid changes in the North affect human health and wellbeing

Wellbeing and health in the northern focus was the main topic of the 5th international Kastelli Symposium held in Oulu, Finland, on November 24 -25, 2006. T...

Thu, Nov 30, 2006

Adaptation Planning in Arctic Communities workshop to take place in Nunavut

The Government of Nunavut is hosting a workshop on taking action forclimate change adaptation in arctic communities on 6-8 December 2006 inIqaluit, Nunavut.

Thu, Nov 30, 2006

SCPAR and UArctic: a close collaboration

The creation and continuous growth of the UArctic has required the collaboration of many influential organizations over the years. Without them, the project...

Thu, Nov 30, 2006

Scott Forrest and the Arctic Studies Program at ULapland

Scott Forrest is the Academic Director of the Arctic Studies Program, within the Arctic Centre. The Arctic Centre is part of the University of Lapland in Rov...

Tue, Nov 28, 2006

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