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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.

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UArctic Congress 2026 begins in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands 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...

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 Thematic Networks 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.

More Year in Review overviews will follow in the coming weeks!

This week Year In Review 2026:
· Herbivory written by Isabel C. Barrio from Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands/Agricultural University of Iceland
· Digital North:Three-Dimensional Technologies and Arctic Education written by Matthew Magnani from Climate Change Institute/University of Maine
·Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education written by Mhairi C. Beaton from Leeds Beckett University

Read more about Thematic Networks Year In Review: https://lnkd.in/dFBQWqxi and explore all Thematic Networks : https://lnkd.in/dxY2RmDY

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ethics in Northern and Indigenous Research webinar has been postponed. The session will now take place on May 13 at 2:00 PM NST.

Thank you to everyone who has already registered! We appreciate your interest and understanding.
To register - visit www.mun.ca/uarctic.
A reminder that the webinar will be recorded and shared with all registered participants following the event

The draft program for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference is now available!

The current version of the program only covers the sessions taking place from 26–28 May at the venue Við Tjarnir. As some elements are still being finalized, the program remains subject to change. It will continue to be updated as details are confirmed, and we recommend visiting the Congress website regularly for the latest updates, additions, and practical information.

A wide range of activities will take place throughout the week, including thematic plenary sessions, parallel sessions and poster sessions, the Ocean Connectivity Conference, the UArctic Rectors’ Forum and UArctic Assembly, and receptions hosted by event sponsors and partners.

Browse the draft program and learn more about what is happening during the Congress: https://www.uarcticcongress.fo/programme

The hashtag 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 Culture, and the Faroe Marine Research Institute - Havstovan.

Photo: Paul & Sybille Bréchu & / Visit Faroe Island, visitfaroeislands.com

Join the 2026 UArctic Webinar Series as we explore key issues shaping Arctic and Northern communities from research ethics to regional resilience, waste, and security.

Register now at www.mun.ca/uarctic and be part of the conversation.