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Research on lakes and rivers receives funding from Formas
Published: 2026-10-23

Two new projects will investigate the carbon storage potential of Arctic lakes and flooding in watercourses.

EU moves to strengthen Umeå-based polar research coordination
Published: 2026-10-23

New EU Arctic strategy highlights the value of polar research coordination based at Umeå University.

New project to map pristine and vulnerable Arctic lakes
Published: 2026-10-22

The Arctic is warming rapidly. Researchers are now set to investigate effects on lake ecosystems.

Umeå University contributes to strengthening collaboration within the Arctic Six
Published: 2026-10-19

At the Arctic Six Annual Forum in Bodø, shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration were discussed.

Seven days through Sápmi brought new Arctic perspectives
Published: 2026-10-15

Calotte Academy brought together participants from 18 countries to connect research with local experiences.

Sanningskommissionen avslutad, arbetet fortsätter
Published: 2026-10-05

The final report has been submitted. Attention now turns to implementing its recommendations.

First doctoral student from the Arctic Graduate School to defend her thesis
Published: 2026-09-09

Rebecca Tapper has investigated the health risks and working conditions of outdoor workers in Arctic climates.

Arctic Centre to map global Arctic research under new agreement
Published: 2026-09-08

The report supports Sweden’s Arctic Council chairship and strengthens analytical capacity at Umeå University.

New report: How research can address a changing Arctic
Published: 2026-09-08

Researchers present three perspectives intended to strengthen the link between science and local needs.

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.

New Arctic strategy opens doors for more researchers
Published: 2026-06-11

New Arctic strategy highlights why more fields of research matter for the future of the Arctic

Profiles and Features

Marcus Schmitt-Egenolf aims to map health challenges in the Arctic
The research can contribute to improved public health and better allocation of health resources in the Arctic.
Published: 2026-10-06
Linda Lundmark explores how the tourism labour market is changing in the Arctic
Her research focuses on businesses, local communities and sustainable development in rural Arctic areas.
Published: 2026-10-02
Anna Baranowska-Rataj explores families’ health in the context of changing Arctic
Anna wants to investigate how critical life events, including migration, affect families’ health in the Arctic
Published: 2026-09-24
Pedro Sanches wants to make environmental data in the Arctic more understandable
Through Arctic Six, he connects Arctic environmental research with participatory design.
Published: 2026-09-16
Arctic sovereignty through international law and AI perspectives
Arctic Six Fellow Michel Rouleau-Dick wants include and develop international law and AI in a changing Arctic.
Published: 2025-11-13
Arctic Six Fellow wants to explore relations in northern sparsely populated areas
Arctic Six Fellow Dorothee Bohn seeks to explore human-nature relations in regional development.
Published: 2025-11-03
Subtle changes in the Arctic landscape revealed from above
Matthias Siewert's drone images reveal how climate change is redrawing – centimetre by centimetre.
Published: 2025-09-18
Arctic traditions meet AI – course in Canada and Alaska inspires future research
Nikiforos Staveris will travel to the Northwest passage for a course on Arctic Future Pathfinders.
Published: 2025-09-15
Arctic literature, oceans, and perspectives – a research journey with personal depth
PhD student Lena Leimgruber participates in an Arctic course which will take her to both Canada and Alaska.
Published: 2025-08-25
Collaborating across borders to make polar science matter
From the Umeå University campus, Kylie Owen coordinates European polar research.
Published: 2025-06-02
Peering through the ice to uncover the secrets of Arctic lakes
Václava Hazuková, KBC-Kempe postdoc, researches carbon storage in Arctic lakes.
Published: 2025-03-11
Co-creating resilient futures in the Arctic through food
Arctic Six Chair Danielle Wilde explores ways to reimagine the role of food and food practices in the Arctic.
Published: 2025-02-20
Arctic Six Chair examines the future of Arctic teacher education
Arctic Six Chair Björn Norlin will investigate Sámi content in teacher education at northern universities.
Published: 2025-02-03
Arctic Six project strives for a more secure future for the Arctic
Arctic Six Chair Niklas Eklund will address security issues and lead the work for Arctic Security forward.
Published: 2025-01-16
Researching the water bodies' emissions of greenhouse gases
Gerard Rocher-Ros wants to understand the flow of carbon and nutrients to find solutions to climate change.
Published: 2025-01-13
Latest update: 2023-12-20