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Arctic Six fellow strengthens Arctic tourism research ties
Published: 2026-06-05

Interdisciplinary cooperation highlights emerging challenges in Arctic tourism development.

Four Umeå researchers appointed Arctic Six Chairs
Published: 2026-05-28

Health, technology, working life and regional development are in focus for Umeå’s new Arctic Six Chairs.

Human geographer receives Umeå municipality's scientific prize
Published: 2026-05-25

Dorothee Bohn is awarded Umeå Municipality’s Scientific Prize 2026.

Land, power and culture in focus at Arctic Arts Summit in Umeå
Published: 2026-05-12

Culture, policy and society meet as Arctic Arts Summit brings the Arctic to Umeå.

Early career researchers prepared for interdisciplinary collaboration in Abisko
Published: 2026-05-11

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

Umeå University researchers shaping Arctic knowledge
Published: 2026-04-29

From tourism to design and analytics, researchers contribute to networks shaping the future of Arctic research

New project tackles Arctic talent shortage
Published: 2026-04-17

Growing labour demand meets declining populations in the Arctic – TalentNorth responds.

Cooperation key to resilient societies in the North
Published: 2026-03-31

Experts and policymakers met in Umeå to explore total defence and northern preparedness.

Bright Spring Weather Framed Arctic Forum Food Gathering in Umeå
Published: 2026-03-23

Research, Indigenous knowledge and food traditions met at Arctic Forum Food in Umeå.

Canada’s Ambassador visited Umeå University
Published: 2026-03-20

Research, Indigenous perspectives and geopolitics in focus during the Ambassador’s visit to Umeå.

Arctic Security Forum opens pathways to northern collaboration
Published: 2026-03-19

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

Can Public Procurement Make Food More Local?
Published: 2026-02-27

When public purchasing becomes a tool for sustainable food system change.

New report shows power shift in Antarctic research
Published: 2026-02-25

China’s rising output and shifting collaborations are reshaping the global landscape of Antarctic science.

Paints the picture of sustainable aesthetic teacher recruitment in the Arctic
Published: 2026-02-18

Jakob Wickzell held his mid-term seminar, where he presented and discussed his ongoing doctoral thesis.

Doctoral thesis examines Indigenous peoples’ role in language policy
Published: 2026-02-17

Doctoral student Lieuwe Jan Hettema held his mid-term seminar in Sámi language policy.

Profiles and Features

Exploring the future of food and nutrition in the Arctic
Arctic Six Chair, Professor Armando Perez-Cueto, will explore sustainable food transitions in the Arctic.
Published: 2024-11-20
Leading the Arctic Centre into a new era of collaboration and impact
Keith Larson aims to make a real impact in the Arctic by forging stronger links between research and society.
Published: 2024-11-14
Arctic Six project will reveal forests’ role in climate change
Daniel Metcalfe will initiate a research project on measuring carbon stocks and fluxes in Arctic forests.
Published: 2024-11-11
From “baggböleri” to green transition: an event with forestry in focus
Future Forests organised a field trip exploring the historical and contemporary significance of baggböleri
Published: 2024-09-16
With focus on indigenous people’s involvement in international politics
Luke Laframboise is a doctoral student in Sami studies, focusing on indigenous politics and Arctic relations.
Published: 2022-12-16
Head of the Arctic Research School
Arctic Centre welcomes our new colleague Linda Lundmark.
Published: 2021-10-01
Sustainable for Arctic forest owners
Biodiversity has become more important for forest owners in the north, but the reason is still unknown.
Published: 2021-09-27
An arctic adventure
Icebreaker Oden is soon on its way northward. On board are researcher ready for new discoveries.
Published: 2021-06-03
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
Latest update: 2023-12-20