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Peter Sköld appointed chair of the European Polar Board
Published: 2024-11-27

Peter Sköld appointed Chair of the European Polar Board.

Umeå University equips future scholars to address Arctic challenges
Published: 2024-11-22

Arctic study trip to Kiruna offers doctoral students key insights and networking opportunities

Researchers at Umeå University granted funding from the Swedish Research Council
Published: 2024-11-21

Björn Norlin and Anna-Lill Drugge were granted funding for their project within teacher education.

Umeå researchers awarded for study on sexual violence against Sámi women
Published: 2024-11-19

Researchers awarded a prize by a Norwegian journal for their study on sexual violence against Sámi women

A new research centre focuses on the Arctic and Antarctic
Published: 2024-11-13

Swedish Centre for the Arctic and Antarctic strengthens Swedish research and education in the Polar regions.

Cold exposure risks: insights from Tapper’s ArctiHealth study
Published: 2024-10-29

Doctoral student Rebecca Tapper presented her research project ArctiHealth at her mid seminar.

The Arctic Five becomes The Arctic Six
Published: 2024-10-22

Nord University became a sixth member of the Arctic Five alliance, making the alliance into The Arctic Six.

Important discussion about truth commissions and knowledge dissemination in the Arctic
Published: 2024-10-21

Björn Norlin and Mati Keynes from Department of Education participated at the Arctic Circle Assembly.

Inland waters crucial for accurate climate assessments
Published: 2024-09-30

Not accounting for carbon fluxes between land and water leads to incorrect climate assessments.

Interdisciplinary Team Challenges Traditional Tourism Practices"
Published: 2024-09-27

Future Forests funds novel study exploring ecological pilgrimage and sustainable tourism practices.

Arctic Centre hosts collaborative event for the Arctic Five
Published: 2024-09-27

Arctic Centre hosted a meet-up for all members of the Arctic Five at Umeå University.

Interdisciplinary focus at the Arctic Graduate School’s kick-off
Published: 2024-09-20

The Arctic Graduate School had a kick-off for the school's Doctoral students and their supervisors.

Scholarships for students and researchers to discover Iceland
Published: 2024-09-19

Explore Iceland with Scholarships from the Royal Skytteanska Society. Apply by October 11

Joint field work furthers research on chemicals in Arctic waters
Published: 2024-09-18

A research group conducted joint field work with USA in Abisko and Lake Torneträsk to collect HNP samples.

Two young researchers receive ERC Starting Grant
Published: 2024-09-05

ERC Starting Grants is a research programme that support promising young researchers.

Profiles and Features

Exploring the future of food and nutrition in the Arctic
Arctic Six Chair, Professor Armando Perez-Cueto, will explore sustainable food transitions in the Arctic.
Published: 2024-11-20
Leading the Arctic Centre into a new era of collaboration and impact
Keith Larson aims to make a real impact in the Arctic by forging stronger links between research and society.
Published: 2024-11-14
Arctic Six project will reveal forests’ role in climate change
Daniel Metcalfe will initiate a research project on measuring carbon stocks and fluxes in Arctic forests.
Published: 2024-11-11
From “baggböleri” to green transition: an event with forestry in focus
Future Forests organised a field trip exploring the historical and contemporary significance of baggböleri
Published: 2024-09-16
With focus on indigenous people’s involvement in international politics
Luke Laframboise is a doctoral student in Sami studies, focusing on indigenous politics and Arctic relations.
Published: 2022-12-16
Head of the Arctic Research School
Arctic Centre welcomes our new colleague Linda Lundmark.
Published: 2021-10-01
Sustainable for Arctic forest owners
Biodiversity has become more important for forest owners in the north, but the reason is still unknown.
Published: 2021-09-27
An arctic adventure
Icebreaker Oden is soon on its way northward. On board are researcher ready for new discoveries.
Published: 2021-06-03
EU Arctic Forum in the actual Arctic
The EU Arctic Forum gathered decision-makers and researchers in Umeå to discuss the future of the Arctic
Published: 2021-02-11
Sweden's new Arctic strategy lacking local input
The Minister of Foreign Affairs presented Sweden's new Arctic strategy at Umeå Arctic Forum.
Published: 2021-02-04
Affiliate receives close to 1 million in research grants from Forte
Forte gives 970,000 kr for a project on competence provision for social services in sparsely populated areas
Published: 2020-09-14
Swedish food strategy questioned in book on Arctic food security
Scientific anthology on food security in the Arctic released today
Published: 2020-09-10
Umeå professor part in prestigious commission on Arctic Health
Read Arcum's interview on how Arctic health issues can be highlighted, and Umu:s unique work with the Arctic.
Published: 2020-03-23
New book about the Arctic as portrayed in children's literature
Interview with co-editor Maria Lindgren Leavenworth on the new book about the Arctic in Children's literature.
Published: 2020-02-14
Successful start for Arcum supported science tour
Interview with Jonas Ericson after the first event in Luleå.
Published: 2019-05-16
Latest update: 2023-12-20