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Understanding climate change through Arctic field stations
Published: 2025-03-13

Visiting researcher Hanna Oosterveen studies the roles of Arctic field stations in times of climate change.

Join the One Ocean Expedition
Published: 2025-03-10

Join the course about Arctic Future Pathfinders onboard the ship S/S Statsraad Lehmkuhl across Arctic ocean.

Canada’s new Arctic Foreign Policy presented at Umeå University
Published: 2025-02-24

Canadian Ambassador to Sweden, Jason LaTorre presented Canada’s newly launched Arctic Foreign Policy (AFP).

Exploring Arctic narratives: PhD research presented at symposium
Published: 2025-02-24

PhD candidate Lena Leimgruber presented her research on Arctic literature and speculative fiction.

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

Profiles and Features

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
Umeå – a part of the Arctic
What is the Arctic? Opinions differ. But Västerbotten counts as the Swedish Arctic.
Published: 2018-07-02
Latest update: 2023-12-20