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The Arctic is the planet’s early warning system
Published: 2026-01-19

Rapid changes in the Arctic reveal how climate shifts in the far north affect the entire planet.

60 Years of Arctic Research at Umeå University
Published: 2025-12-18

From winter pasture to global node: six decades of Arctic research that shaped Umeå's role in the North.

Thinner ice and heavier politics – Swedish polar research gathers for the future
Published: 2025-12-16

Between 10 and 11 November, the second Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic took place in Stockholm.

Happy holidays from the Arctic Centre – 2025: A Year in Review
Published: 2025-12-16

As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a meaningful and formative year for Arctic research and education.

The Arctic Six strengthens research at Umeå University
Published: 2025-12-08

Arctic Six Chairs has enabled new collaborations, strong proposals, and substantial external funding.

Shaping Sustainable Cities through Cutting-Edge Research
Published: 2025-11-05

Visit Future Forests extensive webinar series on urban forests and green spaces

Building with ice
Published: 2025-10-16

Researchers at Umeå School of Architecture explores if ice can become a sustainable future building material.

Rethinking Arctic security in a time of tension and thaw
Published: 2025-10-15

Researchers and policymakers met in Oslo to discuss the future of Arctic security.

Abisko stay strengthens research on digital statehood
Published: 2025-10-07

Three days in Abisko brought new momentum to research – and a first encounter with the Arctic.

High expectations for a Polar Research School at Umeå University
Published: 2025-10-06

UMU and SU submitted an application to Swedish Research Council to establish a polar research school.

Natural barriers disrupt the ecosystems in northern Sweden’s rivers
Published: 2025-10-03

Stop plants from spreading and shape the streams in northern Sweden, new research shows.

Highlighting Arctic sustainability at conference for young researchers
Published: 2025-10-01

APECS Sweden held its first conference for young researchers, focusing on sustainability in Arctic research.

When trees become co-actors: art, science, and care in Umeå’s forests
Published: 2025-09-24

Explore how art and science merge in Umeå’s forests—where trees speak as living companions.

Ice dissolves iron faster than liquid water
Published: 2025-09-22

Arctic rivers are turning rusty orange as permafrost thaws.

Arctic and Sámi research in focus as University of Northern British Columbia visited Umeå University
Published: 2025-09-18

A Canadian university visited Umeå to explore new paths for collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Profiles and Features

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
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