Extreme 2025 Expedition: A Polyvocal Narrative to Reimagine and Protect the Arctic’s Extreme Environments

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

A multidisciplinary team on board the ice-class research vessel Kronprins Haakon, collaborating to explore challenging extreme environments and deepen our understanding of the Arctic's ecological significance, climate processes, and the interactions between human activities and natural systems.

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Call for Applications: 2026 UArctic Project Call for Networking Activities on UArctic Research and Education

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

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Book Chapter Published on the Development of Arctic Art Education within the ASAD Collaboration

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Timo Jokela from the University of Lapland (Finland), Marija Griniuk  from the Nordlandsmuseet (Norway), Mette Gårdvik from the Nord University (Norway) and Peter Berliner from the Association Siunissaq (Greenland) have co-authored a book chapter “The Lessons of the Land  through the Nomadic Hub  of New-Genre A...

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Updates from Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) / UArctic Regional Centre in Scotland

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

The Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN), serving as UArctic’s Regional Centre in Scotland, has shared several exciting developments that highlight growing Scottish-Arctic collaboration across research, mobility, and knowledge exchange.

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Call for Abstracts & Publication Opportunity: Arctic Science Diplomacy towards IPY-5

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Next-Generation Science Diplomats Committee as part of Science Diplomacy and Arctic Law UArctic Thematic Networks are proud to announce a formal cooperation with Advances in Polar Science (APS). This partnership offers presenters in session “Arctic Science Diplomacy as a Catalyst for Geopolitical Stability towards Internation...

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Call for Submissions: UArctic Announces New Five-Year Funding Stream for 2026 to Strengthen Indigenous and Northern Research Collaboration

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

UArctic, in partnership with Memorial University and Yukon University, supported by Global Affairs Canada, has opened its 2026 Canadian project funding calls, including a new five-year stream offering up to $100,000 for Indigenous- and Northern-led research and education collaborations. Canadian UArctic members are invited to...

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Registration Now Open for the Policing in the Digital Society Conference 2026

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Politihøgskolen – the Norwegian Police University College will host the annual Policing in the Digital Society Network conference. The conference will be held between the 13th – 15th of January 2026 at the Politihøgskolen campus in Oslo, Norway.

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north2north Staff Mobility Report from Arctic Pedagogy research in Rovaniemi

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

With the support of north2north, Flavia Devonas Hoffmann and Kristine Nielsen from the College of Social Education reflect on their trip to Rovaniemi, Finland from October 31st to November 10th.

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Call for Applications: 2026 UArctic Project Call for Networking Activities on UArctic Research and Education

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) call is now open for applications for networking projects in Arctic research and education.

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Culture, knowledge, and skills across generations and borders

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Bridging generations and cultures, this initiative celebrates traditional knowledge and community connections

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Student Story: Semin Bade Baran’s exchange at the University of Greenland in Nuuk is confirmed through UArctic’s north2north mobility program

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

Following her dream: Turkish Semin Bade Baran fell in love with both Winter and winter—literally. Now she brings her passion for sled dogs into her master’s work.

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In memoriam: Anne Husebekk

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

UArctic Board member Anne Husebekk passed away on December 5, 2025. UArctic extends our deepest condolences to Anne's family and friends, as well as the Arctic and international community that knew her and worked with her over the years.

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Extended deadline for abstracts & updates on UArctic Congress 2026 and Ocean Connectivity Conference

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

The UArctic Congress 2026 abstract submissions deadline has been extended to 15 January 2026. In addition, the event website has updated information on e.g. registration fees, student scholarships, and accommodation options.

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UArctic Secretary General awarded Order of the White Rose of Finland decoration

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

On December 6, UArctic Secretary General Outi Snellman will be awarded the decoration of a Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland. The decorations are conferred annually upon citizens who have distinguished themselves in the service of Finland.

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Preparing Arctic Communities for Crisis - Project CLEAR

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

CLEAR is a two-year project (2025–2027) that brings together Nordic universities and local communities to strengthen crisis leadership in the rapidly changing Arctic through simulations, training, and knowledge sharing

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