The Department of Geosciences and Geography provides excellent working conditions and a friendly atmosphere. The research project is integrated in interdisciplinary national and international research projects (EU, Nordic networks, Academy of Finland). The University of Helsinki carries out research of an internationally high...

The Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS) is pleased to announce that a new issue of its bi-annual e-Newsletter is now available on the NDPHS website. The issue opens with the Committee of Senior Representatives (CSR) Chairman's article presenting the key priorities of the Russian Chair...

The Ninth Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region (CPAR), which brings together MEPs and MPs from Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the USA, was hosted by the European Parliament in Brussels, on 13-15 September. 

As the climate warms and global commerce grows, the prospect of an Arctic shipping route becomes more tangible. A new report released by the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers international policymakers guidance for navigating the political and practical ramifications of shipping in the Arctic.

Finnish Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences (also known as Polytechnics) provide close to 500 programmes in English. Programmes are available on Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral level. Representatives of Finnish higher education institutions are willing to meet you, Russian students.

International Education Fair in Moscow has more than ten years history. In 2004 г. the exhibition for the first time took place in St. Petersburg, the North Capital of Russia and today it is one of the biggest exhibitions of international education in North-Western region of the country. In February 2008 & 2009 Internatio...

Scientists and other experts from across the North met this week at Arktikum, University of Lapland, in Rovaniemi, Finland to address issues of climate change and human security, in a workshop organized for University of the Arctic Institute for Applied Circumpolar Policy (led by Dartmouth College and the University of Alaska...

Today, UArctic Board Chair Barry Scherr addressed the opening of the University of Lapland's academic year. His welcoming address, included here below, highlights the strong leadership of the University of Lapland in forming international cooperation in northern education and the establishment of the University of the Arctic.

The Canadian government's recent effort to assert its sovereignty in the Arctic has reignited calls for a university to be created in the North.Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/09/01/north-university-canada-arctic.html#ixzz0yjWADF3Tand http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/time+build+northern+univer...

The Master’s Studies program of the University of the Arctic is pleased to officially launch the UArctic Master’s Endorsement. As a reflection of UArctic’s Values and Mission, the aim of endorsement is to emphasise the presence of existing joint Master’s level programmes and to encourage new joint Master’s educational program...

PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is currently accepting applications from teachers for the fifth year of teacher research experiences. Teachers are invited to submit an application to participate in field research learning experiences during the 2011 (usually Arctic) or 2011-2012 (usually Antar...

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Håkon and Crown Princess Mette Marit visited GRID-Arendal Tuesday, 1 September 2010, during their official tour of Aust-Agder County. Highlights of the visit can be seen on the GRID-Arendal website. During the visit, UArctic President Lars Kullerud was able to discuss the University of th...

IASC Medals are awarded in recognition of exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic. A maximum of one award is made each year, assuming that there is a nominee of appropriate quality. The award of medals will normally be by the President of IASC during the Arctic Science Summit Week (or except...

Diana Wallis, Vice President of the European Parliament, who will soon host the Conference of the Arctic Parliament in Brussels, visited the University of Lapland in connection with a visit to Finland in preparation of EU's initiative to establish an EU Arctic Information Centre. See a video of the interview HERE

Second year medical students will spend four weeks in Grande Prairie this fall as part of a pilot project which will include lectures, tutoring by local physicians, and clinical practice. Grande Prairie Regional College is excited to partner with the University of Alberta to facilitate the project. The development of the pilo...