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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 interdisciplinary research and education where we bring together both early and senior career researchers with an Arctic research agenda. We do this through the Arctic Research School for Doctoral students and by a network of and for associated researchers. We coordinate and organise collaborative activities, and work for increased collaboration between researchers and society to achieve the sustainability goals in the Arctic.

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

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Why methane surged in the early 2020s

The covid-19 pandemic and the La Niña weather phenomenon are two of the underlying causes.

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Adaptive mechanisms across scales: researchers meet in Abisko

Researchers from physics, biology, mathematics and ecology met in Abisko to discuss adaptive mechanisms.

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When the Climate Crisis Becomes a Public Health Issue

Researchers and Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health discuss crises and health.

Calendar

Beyond Calls
Thu
19
Feb
Beyond Calls
Time 12:00 - 13:00 19 February 12:00 - 13:00
Place Mustang Sally (AWL)

Group meeting. Welcome to the Beyond Calls group meeting for researchers.

Can we make it local? The Challenges of Public Meal Procurement in Canada and Sweden
Tue
24
Feb
Can we make it local? The Challenges of Public Meal Procurement in Canada and Sweden
Time 13:00 - 15:00 24 February 13:00 - 15:00
Place Teacher Education Building, LÄR.B.220

Seminar. A seminar comparing how Sweden and Canada address challenges in sourcing local and sustainable food within public institutional foodservice.

IceLab Lunch Pitch: Matthias Siewert, Fredrik Ohlsson and Fredinah Namatovu
Wed
25
Feb
IceLab Lunch Pitch: Matthias Siewert, Fredrik Ohlsson and Fredinah Namatovu
Time 12:00 - 13:00 25 February 12:00 - 13:00
Place KBC Glasburen

Seminar. The Integrated Science Lab invites you to meet, and explore collaboration opportunities with, Matthias Siewert, Fredrik Ohlsson and Fredinah Namatovu.

March

Arctic Forum: Food
Mon
2
Mar
Arctic Forum: Food
Time 08:30 - 17:00 2 March 08:30 - 17:00
Place Umeå

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.

Mid Seminar: Alina Bavykina
Tue
10
Mar
Mid Seminar: Alina Bavykina
Time 13:00 - 15:00 10 March 13:00 - 15:00
Place SAM.A.333

Seminar. Welcome to this mid seminar with Alina Bavykina who will present and discuss her ongoing PhD project.

News

Why methane surged in the early 2020s
Published: 2026-02-09

The covid-19 pandemic and the La Niña weather phenomenon are two of the underlying causes.

Adaptive mechanisms across scales: researchers meet in Abisko
Published: 2026-01-26

Researchers from physics, biology, mathematics and ecology met in Abisko to discuss adaptive mechanisms.

When the Climate Crisis Becomes a Public Health Issue
Published: 2026-01-21

Researchers and Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health discuss crises and health.

The Arctic up close – course offers new experiences and perspectives
Published: 2026-01-19

Lena Leimgruber Haraldsson and Nikiforos Staveris participated on a course in Arctic Canada and Alaska.

Call for Arctic Six Chairs 2026
Published: 2026-01-19

Apply to become an Arctic Six Chair 2026! Deadline is 20 March, 2026.