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Art, research and Arctic issues take centre stage in Umeå
Published: 2026-06-12

Arctic Arts Summit fills Umeå with exhibitions, public art, talks, film and off-summit events.

New Arctic strategy opens doors for more researchers
Published: 2026-06-11

New Arctic strategy highlights why more fields of research matter for the future of the Arctic

Arctic Six fellow strengthens Arctic tourism research ties
Published: 2026-06-05

Interdisciplinary cooperation highlights emerging challenges in Arctic tourism development.

Four Umeå researchers appointed Arctic Six Chairs
Published: 2026-05-28

Health, technology, working life and regional development are in focus for Umeå’s new Arctic Six Chairs.

Human geographer receives Umeå municipality's scientific prize
Published: 2026-05-25

Dorothee Bohn is awarded Umeå Municipality’s Scientific Prize 2026.

Land, power and culture in focus at Arctic Arts Summit in Umeå
Published: 2026-05-12

Culture, policy and society meet as Arctic Arts Summit brings the Arctic to Umeå.

Early career researchers prepared for interdisciplinary collaboration in Abisko
Published: 2026-05-11

How are interdisciplinary collaborations built? Early career researchers explored the question in Abisko.

Umeå University researchers shaping Arctic knowledge
Published: 2026-04-29

From tourism to design and analytics, researchers contribute to networks shaping the future of Arctic research

New project tackles Arctic talent shortage
Published: 2026-04-17

Growing labour demand meets declining populations in the Arctic – TalentNorth responds.

Cooperation key to resilient societies in the North
Published: 2026-03-31

Experts and policymakers met in Umeå to explore total defence and northern preparedness.

Bright Spring Weather Framed Arctic Forum Food Gathering in Umeå
Published: 2026-03-23

Research, Indigenous knowledge and food traditions met at Arctic Forum Food in Umeå.

Canada’s Ambassador visited Umeå University
Published: 2026-03-20

Research, Indigenous perspectives and geopolitics in focus during the Ambassador’s visit to Umeå.

Arctic Security Forum opens pathways to northern collaboration
Published: 2026-03-19

Leading actors meet in Oulu to strengthen cooperation on Arctic security challenges

Can Public Procurement Make Food More Local?
Published: 2026-02-27

When public purchasing becomes a tool for sustainable food system change.

New report shows power shift in Antarctic research
Published: 2026-02-25

China’s rising output and shifting collaborations are reshaping the global landscape of Antarctic science.

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