UArctic

29/09/2026

What does sustainable cultural tourism look like at the edges of Europe – from the Arctic to the Mediterranean? 🌍

Our member, the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, invites you to the online Cultural Corners Conference: Past, Present and Future of Sustainable Cultural Tourism in Europe.

The conference closes the Creative Europe project CulturalCorners, in which the Arctic Centre worked with partners in Cyprus and the Canary Islands on a question familiar to many northern communities: how can arts, culture and heritage make tourism more sustainable and less dependent on a single peak season?

📅 Friday 2 October 2026
🕓 14:00–16:00 UTC (17:00 Finland · 16:00 CEST · 10:00 EDT)
💻 Online, free of charge

Speakers include Hanna Kouri (Lapland North Destinations), Marlène Bartes (European Commission, DG MOVE), Iiris Kanniala (BusinessOulu), Dr. Petros Kosmas (Cyprus University of Technology), Dr. Elena Panayiotou (Delphi College) and Dorothee Bohn (University of Lapland).

Researchers, students and practitioners working on Arctic and northern tourism are especially welcome to join the discussion and bring their perspectives to the live Q&A.

👉 Register: https://forms.gle/7mspsx9oVanW5t768

14/09/2026

Waste management in the North faces challenges. Join us for a session that explores innovative, sustainable solutions and circular economy approaches.
Each panelist brings unique experience and insight into waste management and sustainability across Arctic and Northern contexts.
Together, they will explore the challenges Northern communities face in managing waste, while highlighting community-driven solutions, circular economy approaches, innovative technologies, and collaborative strategies for reducing waste and improving resource management.

Register here: https://mun.ca/uarctic/

11/09/2026

UArctic Foundation US has partnered with Alaska Entrepreneurship Week (AKEW) to share the UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund with Alaskan Founders.

Learn more at
https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/9/uarctic-foundation-us-brings-the-uarctic-entrepreneurship-fund-to-akew/

Apply for the fund until October 31 at https://uarcticfoundationus.org/uarctic-entrepreneurship-fund/

12/08/2026

Four new Year In Review one-pagers from UArctic Thematic Networks are available!

Discover the achievements, progress, and impact of the UArctic Thematic Networks over the past 12 months and get a first look at their priorities and planned activities for 2026. The Year In Review one-pagers showcase the key developments and ongoing initiatives of the Thematic Networks, demonstrating their impact on Arctic research, education, and collaboration.

The latest Year In Reviews are:

- Nordic Snow Network, written by Leena Leppänen from Finnish Meteorological Institute

- Arctic Geology, written by Kim Senger from The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)

- Arctic in Asia and Asia in the Arctic, written by Aileen Espiritu from UiT Norges arktiske universitet / UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Juha Saunavaara and Fujio Ohnishi from Hokkaido University

- Arctic Safety and Security, written by Natalia Andreassen from Nord universitet / Nord University

Read Year In Review one-pagers on the UArctic website:
https://www.uarctic.org/activities/thematic-networks-and-institutes/year-in-review/

Explore all Thematic Networks:
https://www.uarctic.org/activities/thematic-networks-and-institutes/

More Year In Review overviews will become available in the coming weeks.

26/05/2026

The UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference begins today!

With nearly 1,400 attendees joining the event in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, we are expecting a week full of knowledge sharing, dialogue, networking, and new connections.

Read more:

From May 26 to 29, Tórshavn serves as a stage for Arctic-focused conversations and knowledge exchanges as nearly 1,400 researchers, Indigenous representatives, policymakers, academics, students, experts and institutional leaders convene for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Confe...

12/05/2026

A new set of Year In Review one-pagers from UArctic Thematic Networks is available!

Discover the achievements, progress, and impact of the UArctic Thematic Networks over the past 12 months and get a first look at their priorities and planned activities for 2026. The Year In Review one-pagers showcase the key developments and ongoing initiatives of the Thematic Networks, demonstrating their impact on Arctic research, education, and collaboration.

The new Year In Review 2026:

· Permafrost, written by Ylva Sjöberg from Umeå University

· Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience, written by Jeff Birchall from University of Alberta

· Working in the Arctic, written by Kirsi Jussila and Hans Pettersson from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health / Työterveyslaitos and Umeå University

Read Thematic Networks Year In Review one-pagers: https://www.uarctic.org/activities/thematic-networks-and-institutes/year-in-review

Explore all Thematic Networks: https://www.uarctic.org/activities/thematic-networks-and-institutes/

More Year In Review overviews will follow in the coming weeks.

30/04/2026

Participating in the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference? Don’t miss the social events on the program: https://www.uarcticcongress.fo/news/mark-your-calendar-for-these-social-events

The social events are a chance to connect, experience Faroese culture, and enjoy Tórshavn’s atmosphere. Here’s a short overview of each, and you can read more by following the links in this post. (Note that advance registration is required - your registration receipt will show which ones you've picked.)

🛬 25 May – Welcome Home Reception
A relaxed warm-up with live music and light refreshments at the national football stadium Tórsvøllur, and an opportunity to pick up your badge and meet fellow participants.

🎉 26 May – Official Opening Reception
A (primarily) outdoor celebration in Tórsgøta, featuring local dishes (such as scallops and grilled lamb and a sweet treat from a waffle stand) and live Faroese music in the heart of the city.

🌊 28 May – Ocean Night, the Closing Reception
A festive wrap-up at the main Congress venue Við Tjarnir, with a curated menu of local specialties (such as sugar-cured Faroese salmon and and smoked mackerel) and an energetic live Faroese band.

In addition to these social events, the Congress program will feature a range of cultural elements throughout the week. Participants can look forward to experiencing Faroese music, traditions, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into the local culture alongside the academic program.

Read more: https://www.uarcticcongress.fo/news/mark-your-calendar-for-these-social-events

The social events are kindly sponsored by Atlantic Airways (Welcome Home Reception), the Municipality of Tórshavn (Official Opening Reception), and Bakkafrost (Ocean Night/Closing Reception).

Photo: Kirstin Vang - / Visit Faroe Islands, visitfaroeislands.com

The 2026 will take place in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands from May 26 to 29, 2026, hosted by the University of the Faroe Islands / Fróðskaparsetur Føroya in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Fisheries, and the Faroe Marine Research Institute.

27/04/2026

The 2026 issue of the annual Shared Voices magazine is now available online!

In the 2026 issue, you will find stories about 20 years of impactful collaboration on health and well-being, marine heatwaves and their effects on Arctic shipping, learning on the land and with community, strengthening the Arctic voice in Europe, increasing sustainability in Arctic snow crab fisheries, and many others.

You can read the online version here: https://www.uarctic.org/about-us/shared-voices-magazine/shared-voices-2026/

Photo: Marko Junttila

23/04/2026

Apply now: The 12th Korea Arctic Academy

The application deadline for the 12th Korea Arctic Academy is coming up on April 29, 2026! This is a unique opportunity for students from Arctic countries to join a fully funded study program in Korea focused on Arctic issues, policy, and culture.

The Korea Arctic Academy will take place from July 6–10, 2026 in Korea (GMT+9), hosted by the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) in collaboration with UArctic.

Application submission:
UArctic students: https://lnkd.in/dNb9D7_Y
Indigenous students from Arctic countries: [email protected]

Read more :https://lnkd.in/dgvPiPkY

22/04/2026

The call closes soon, on April 30 - hurry up and submit your nomination for the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award!

💡 Action- and results-oriented ideas that transform knowledge into action to help address the impacts of climate change in the Arctic

🏆 €100,000 unrestricted funds to help facilitate the development of ideas and increase impact

📃 Read the full call and and nominate by April 30, 2026:
https://www.uarctic.org/activities/awards-grants/action-award/call-for-nominations/

More information about the award:
https://www.uarctic.org/activities/awards-grants/action-award/

The award recipient will be announced at the Arctic Circle Assembly in October in Reykjavík, Iceland. The Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award is a collaboration between Arctic Circle and UArctic.