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Call: Arctic Six Fellow 2025
Published: 2025-02-04

Become an Arctic Six Fellow and develop your network within Arctic research and education! Deadline: 21 March.

Charlotta Svonni awarded IASC Fellow 2025
Published: 2025-01-22

Charlotta Svonni, postdoctoral researcher at Várdduo, has been awarded the IASC Indigenous Fellowship.

Permafrost thaw threatens up to three million people in the Arctic
Published: 2025-01-16

Climate change is expected to have far-reaching implications for livelihoods, infrastructure and environment.

Forest Enthusiasts Gather for German Forestry Insights
Published: 2025-01-15

Future Forests shared German forestry insights at a Christmas mingle, inspiring forest enthusiasts.

New documentary on the challenges of climate research
Published: 2025-01-08

The scientists take viewers on a journey below Rosfjordsvatnet's icecovered surface.

Research on Israel Ruong: a deep dive into Sámi history
Published: 2025-01-07

Doctoral student Madelen Johansson held her mid seminar where she presented her dissertation on Israel Ruong.

Sweden Invests in Arctic and Polar Research
Published: 2024-12-23

The new research bill designates Arctic and Polar research as a strategic national priority.

A strong year for Arctic research at Umeå University
Published: 2024-12-17

More than 70 million SEK for Arctic research in 2024.

Building Bridges Between the Alps and the Arctic
Published: 2024-12-16

Arctic climate, tourism, and Sami research for sustainability were presented to the Swiss embassy.

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.

Profiles and Features

Arctic Six Chair examines the future of Arctic teacher education
Arctic Six Chair Björn Norlin will investigate Sámi content in teacher education at northern universities.
Published: 2025-02-03
Arctic Six project strives for a more secure future for the Arctic
Arctic Six Chair Niklas Eklund will address security issues and lead the work for Arctic Security forward.
Published: 2025-01-16
Researching the water bodies' emissions of greenhouse gases
Gerard Rocher-Ros wants to understand the flow of carbon and nutrients to find solutions to climate change.
Published: 2025-01-13
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
Latest update: 2023-12-20