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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

Researchers at Umeå University granted funding from the Swedish Research Council
Published: 2024-11-21

Björn Norlin and Anna-Lill Drugge were granted funding for their project within teacher education.

Profiles and Features

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