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Arctic Centre at Umeå University

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The Arctic Centre at Umeå University is a connectivity hub for arctic transdisciplinary research and education. We gather researchers with an Arctic context to their research. We make this happen through our Arctic Graduate School for Doctoral students, and by creating a network of and for associated researchers. We coordinate these researchers, organise activities, and work toward a better collaboration between researchers and society to achieve our sustainable development goals in the Arctic.

In focus

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APECS Sweden Conference 2025

Welcome to APECS Sweden Conference 2025, where we focus on the future of Arctic Sustainability Research.

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Arctic Forum: Food

At Arctic Forum: Food, we meet to explore new ways towards resilient societies in the North by sharing meals.

For our researchers

Arctic Centre's Associated Researchers

Here you can find all researchers at Umeå University, associated with the Arctic Centre.

Become associated/Update profile

Apply to become an associated researcher at the Arctic Centre at Umeå University.

Find funding for your Arctic activities

Here you can find information about funding opportunities for you and your Arctic-related activities.

News and features

Person håller framförande
Christina Storm Mienna elected new Secretary of the UArctic Assembly

Christina takes on an honorary role that includes responsibility for the organization’s strategic divisions.

S/S Statsraad Lehmkuhl
Sailing for science: Umeå students on the One Ocean Expedition

Two students from Umeå University were selected to join a course on the One Ocean Expedition.

Skridskoåkare på isbanan på Tavelsjön.
14 new Arctic Six Fellows ready to shape the future of the Arctic

The Arctic Six has appointed 14 new Fellows who will carry out their projects relevant to the Arctic.

Calendar

September

APECS Sweden Conference 2025
Mon
22
Sep
APECS Sweden Conference 2025
Time 22 September at 11:00 until 23 September at 12:00 22 September at 11:00 until 23 September at 12:00
Place Umeå, Sweden

Conference. Welcome to APECS Sweden Conference 2025, where we focus on the future of Arctic Sustainability Research.

What is a Sustainable Arctic?
Mon
22
Sep
What is a Sustainable Arctic?
Time 13:00 - 14:30 22 September 13:00 - 14:30
Place Rotundan & Online

Other. A panel session where researchers from diverse fields share and explore knowledge and insights on sustainability in the Arctic environment.

A Sustainably Changing Arctic? – Indigenous Perspectives
Tue
23
Sep
A Sustainably Changing Arctic? – Indigenous Perspectives
Time 10:30 - 12:00 23 September 10:30 - 12:00
Place Rotundan & Online

Other. This panel explores sustainability in the Arctic through the lens of Indigenous knowledge and experience.

Arctic Forum: Food
Mon
29
Sep
Arctic Forum: Food
Time 29 September at 11:00 until 30 September at 16:00 29 September at 11:00 until 30 September at 16:00
Place Lycksele

Other. At Arctic Forum: Food, we meet to explore new ways towards resilient societies in the North by preparing and sharing meals with one another.

November

Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic 2025
Mon
10
Nov
Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic 2025
Time 10 November at 09:00 until 11 November at 16:00 10 November at 09:00 until 11 November at 16:00
Place Stockholm University

Conference. Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic shapes agendas for Arctic and Antarctic research in sweden, through dialogue among academia and stakeholders.

News

Christina Storm Mienna elected new Secretary of the UArctic Assembly
Published: 2025-06-23

Christina takes on an honorary role that includes responsibility for the organization’s strategic divisions.

Sailing for science: Umeå students on the One Ocean Expedition
Published: 2025-06-18

Two students from Umeå University were selected to join a course on the One Ocean Expedition.

14 new Arctic Six Fellows ready to shape the future of the Arctic
Published: 2025-06-12

The Arctic Six has appointed 14 new Fellows who will carry out their projects relevant to the Arctic.

UMU researchers represented in UArctic’s "Shared Voices" Magazine
Published: 2025-06-11

UMU researchers Ylva Sjöberg and Danielle Wilde have their articles published in Shared Voices 2025.

European Polar Research in Focus
Published: 2025-05-26

Umeå gathered key actors for collaboration towards the International Polar Year and the UN Cryosphere Decade.