In the 2019 Summit the challenges and circumstances in the Arctic are seen as 'laboratory' in which sustainable art and cultural policy is developed in collaboration with all of the Arctic counties.
Call for abstracts to Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit 2019 Conference
Tue, Jun 04, 2019
The Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference (November 12–13, 2019 in Rovaniemi, Finland) focuses on climate change in the Arctic, especially from the viewpoint of young people and future generations. Abstracts for the five sessions are due August 23, 2019.
Thematic Network on Working in the Arctic: symposium "Work in the Arctic" and the 4th Psychological School within ASSW 2019 in Arkhangelsk, Russia
Mon, Jun 03, 2019
In May 2019, members of the UArctic thematic network "Working in the Arctic" organized a symposium "Work in the Arctic" and held the 4th psychological scientific and practical school "Working on rotational basis in the Arctic - success and health" at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia. The school unit...
New documentary film online about the Innu First Nation of Labrador
Mon, Jun 03, 2019
The film "Nakatuenita: Respect" provides a sweep of the Innu history and cultural practices along with the many changes and challenges they have faced while protecting their relationship with the land. The documentary is now available online, and it can also be used as a teaching resource.
Invitation to contribute: “Immigration in the Circumpolar North: Integration & Resilience”
Mon, Jun 03, 2019
UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Migration invites contributions for the book “Immigration in the Circumpolar North: Integration & Resilience”. Abstract submission deadline: June 10, 2019. Full text submission: August 31, 2019.
Ukhta State Technical University staff member to join the Arctic floating university
Mon, Jun 03, 2019
First Deputy Director of the Industrial Institute of Ukhta State Technical University Natalia Ignatova has been selected to participate in the marine research and educational expedition "Arctic Floating University".
8th MARPART Conference “Maritime emergency response in the Arctic” - policies, capacities and competence
Mon, Jun 03, 2019
The 8th MARPART Conference will be held September 3-4, 2019, at Nord University Campus, Bodø, Norway.
Arctic Science Summit Week 2019 concluded
Thu, May 30, 2019
May 28 was the last day of the main program of the Arctic Science Summit Week 2019, initiated by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC).
European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, deadline 29 August 2019
Tue, May 28, 2019
Advanced Grants are designed to support excellent Principal Investigators at the career stage at which they are already established research leaders with a recognised track record of research achievements. Applicant Principal Investigators must demonstrate the ground-breaking nature, ambition and feasibility of their scientif...
Hosted by Lakehead University, Orillia campus, UArctic’s north2north coordination office arranged a north2north mobility partner institutions meeting on May 22-23.
Call for Papers: International Conference of Innovative Technologies and Learning (ICITL 2019)
Mon, May 27, 2019
The International Conference of Innovative Technologies and Learning (ICITL 2019) will take place on December 2-5, 2019, at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Paper submission deadline: July 1, 2019.
UArctic and HIT Co-chaired the Session of “Polar Education Cooperation” in the Arctic Circle China Forum 2019
Mon, May 27, 2019
On 10–11 May, the Arctic Circle China Forum convened by China's Ministry of Natural Resources in Shanghai, China.
Save the Date: UArctic Congress 2020, October 5-8, Reykjavik
Fri, May 24, 2019
The UArctic Congress 2020 will be held in conjunction with the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík from October 5–8, with shared events on October 8, and the Arctic Circle continuing until October 11.
Edwin Ziegfeld Award to ASAD TN lead Timo Jokela
Fri, May 24, 2019
The lead of the UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Desing (ASAD) Timo Jokela, has received the Edwin Ziegfeld Award in honour of his work as a reformer in art and design education.
Arctic Science Summit Week 2019 has begun in Arkhangelsk, Russia
Thu, May 23, 2019
The first working day of the Arctic Science Summit Week 2019, May 22, began with meetings of working groups covering five important areas of scientific activities: issues related to changes in atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and terrestrial ecosystems of the Arctic, as well as human life and activities in the Arctic.