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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.

In focus

Arctic Security Forum opens pathways to northern collaboration

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

Norrsken som speglas i älven.
Early career researchers trained in interdisciplinarity in Abisko

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

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

Lake in Svalbard
Brutal field trip provided new insights into Arctic winter

Sediments from a remote Svalbard lake reveal traces of ice cover, low oxygen and extreme volcanic winters.

Arctic security forum
From summer meetings to Arctic collaboration

New perspectives and networks offer concrete ways for Umeå researchers to connect their work to the Arctic.

Ett konstverk i form av en stor cylinder som rör sig ett varv per dygn
A journey through possible climate pathways

Arctic Centre researchers joined Wastelands as five climate futures took form in Skellefteå.

Calendar

Rebecca Tapper – medical science
Fri
11
Sep
Rebecca Tapper – medical science
Time 13:00 - 16:00 11 September 13:00 - 16:00
Place NAT.D.470

Defence of doctoral thesis. Expanding the knowledge of risk management, health effects and experiences of occupational cold exposure.

October

Arctic Connect - Connecting people, ideas and opportunities in the Arctic 
Thu
1
Oct
Arctic Connect - Connecting people, ideas and opportunities in the Arctic 
Time 12:00 - 13:00 1 October 12:00 - 13:00
Place MIT.C.323, Umeå universitet

Seminar. Informal meeting for Umeå University researchers exploring Arctic perspectives, ideas and new collaborations.

The Arctic Six Annual Meeting
Wed
14
Oct
The Arctic Six Annual Meeting
Time 14 October at 00:00 until 15 October at 00:00 14 October at 00:00 until 15 October at 00:00
Place Bodø

Conference. A meeting for Arctic Six members, where we launch the new members of the Arctic Six Chairs programme 2026–2028.

November

UTRI Conference 2026, Beyond the Backlash: Sustainability for the Future
Thu
26
Nov
UTRI Conference 2026, Beyond the Backlash: Sustainability for the Future
Time 26 November at 08:15 until 27 November at 16:30 26 November at 08:15 until 27 November at 16:30
Place Vardagsrummet

Conference. Welcome to Umeå Transformation Research Initiatives' annual conference! We welcome everyone interested in engaging in research and collaboration

Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic
Mon
30
Nov
Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic
Time 30 November at 12:00 until 1 December at 16:00 30 November at 12:00 until 1 December at 16:00
Place Wallenberg Conference Centre, University of Gothenburg

Conference. Forum for Arctic and Antarctic Research 2026 brings together researchers and stakeholders to discuss polar research and collaboration.

News

Brutal field trip provided new insights into Arctic winter
Published: 2026-09-01

Sediments from a remote Svalbard lake reveal traces of ice cover, low oxygen and extreme volcanic winters.

From summer meetings to Arctic collaboration
Published: 2026-08-24

New perspectives and networks offer concrete ways for Umeå researchers to connect their work to the Arctic.

A journey through possible climate pathways
Published: 2026-06-30

Arctic Centre researchers joined Wastelands as five climate futures took form in Skellefteå.

When food becomes a security issue
Published: 2026-06-12

Research on food choices shows why robust societies need solutions people accept.

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.