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- Tales from the Poles — A Collaborati... Tales from the Poles — A Collaborative Polar Ebook Now Launched After nearly a year of collecting stories from across the polar community, Tales from the Poles has just been released, a collaborative ebook bringing together voices from both the Arctic and Antarctic. This project is the result of a partnership between UK Polar Network (UKPN) and APECS Netherlands,[…]
- APECS-China Successfully Held the 6th Chin... APECS-China Successfully Held the 6th China Polar Youth Forum The 6th China Polar Youth Forum was successfully convened by APECS-China from January 28 to 30, 2026, at Sun Yat-sen University’s Zhuhai Campus. Under the theme “Gathering Youth Wisdom, Shaping the Polar Future,” the event gathered over 300 early-career scientists and graduated students from more[…]
- Join the APECS Council leadership team Join the APECS Council leadership team APECS is seeking an additional Council Chair and a Social Media Coordinator to join the Council leadership team from March to the end of the term (September 2026).
- IASC Indigenous Travel Awards for ASSW 202... IASC Indigenous Travel Awards for ASSW 2026 - Extended Deadline The Standing Committee on Indigenous Involvement (SCII) of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is pleased to announce a deadline extension for applications for a limited number of travel awards for Indigenous early career researchers, Indigenous Elders, and Indigenous Knowledge Holders, or Indigenous Youth to attend the[…]
- Study Reveals How Traditional Sámi ... Study Reveals How Traditional Sámi Reindeer Meat Smoking Can Be Made Safer Dr. Kia Krarup Hansen, researcher at the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and ICR have studied traditional Sámi methods of smoking reindeer meat inside the lávvu, a practice that has long been used for preservation and flavor.
- Denne røykemetoden gir det sunneste... Denne røykemetoden gir det sunneste reinkjøttet En ny doktorgrad har undersøkt røykemetoder i lávvu og innhold av kreftfremkallende stoffer. Spesielt en del av kjøttet bør du holde deg unna.
- Laera Institute at the UArctic Assembly in... Laera Institute at the UArctic Assembly in Inari Members of the Laera Instiute participated in the UArctic Assembly in Inari June 6 through 9 in 2025. Heather Nicol, Laera Institute lead, and Diane Hirshberg, VP Academic, UArctic led a number of sessions on circumpolar studies partnerships and curriculum and a special meeting to[…]
- Circumpolar Studies Arctic Curriculum &nda... Circumpolar Studies Arctic Curriculum – Student Workshops December 4 and 5 2025 On Dec 4 and 5, the Laera Institute held student workshops to discussion the Curriculum. One Dec 4, students met at noon Eastern Time, so as to accommodate those in North America from Alaska to Eastern Canadian universities, and on the 5th the workshop was held[…]
- Global Gathering of Pastoralists Women: ca... Global Gathering of Pastoralists Women: call for participants Pastoralist women play a critical role in sustaining rangelands, livestock systems, biodiversity, and community well-being across the world - from arid and semi-arid landscapes to the Arctic and sub-Arctic tundra.
- Mapping Workshop for Reindeer Herders in G... Mapping Workshop for Reindeer Herders in Guovdageaidnu International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR), hosted a Mapping Workshop in Kautokeino/Guovdageaidnu, Norway, on 28-30 January 2026, for reindeer herders organized by the GEF funded UNEP project Reindeer Herding and Resilience in partnership with the Woodwell Climate Research Center.
- IASC Indigenous Travel Awards for ASSW 2026 IASC Indigenous Travel Awards for ASSW 2026 The Standing Committee on Indigenous Involvement (SCII) of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of travel awards for Indigenous early career researchers, Indigenous Elders, and Indigenous Knowledge Holders, or Indigenous Youth to attend the Arctic Science[…]
- The Polar Express to Success: Enhancing EC... The Polar Express to Success: Enhancing ECR's Writing Skills On the 15th of November, the XVI APECS Portugal Workshop was held at Centro Universitário de Lisboa, Lusófona University, under the theme "Mission Polar: What’s Hot in Polar Science". This workshop was held in conjunction with the Portuguese Polar Conference, which was on the 14th of[…]
Announcements
- UArctic Member Bulletin for February 2026 UArctic Member Bulletin for February 2026 UArctic member bulletin for the month of February 2026 has just been released. Lead storyRegistration open for UArctic Congress 2026 and Ocean Connectivity ConferenceRegistration is now open for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference, taking place from 26–29 May 2026 in Tórshavn, Faroe[…]
- LIQUIDICE online lesson on the occasion of... LIQUIDICE online lesson on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we invite you to an online lesson for students from secondary schools.The lesson, organised within the LIQUIDICE EU project, will be hosted by Ekaterina Rets on 11th Feb at 9.00 UTC (10.00 Brussels[…]
- Event: CMA Shipping 2026 Event: CMA Shipping 2026 The future of the shipping industry is unfolding right before our eyes - and it's happening at CMA Shipping 2026!This year, we've gathered leading experts. Influential voices. Pioneers. Together, they represent the best of the best, whose insights will help you set course for the[…]
- East Russia Oil and Gas Forum 2026 –... East Russia Oil and Gas Forum 2026 – the registration is open! The registration is open for the 10th Anniversary International Investment East Russia Oil and Gas Forum, which has beenbringing together the leaders of the oil and gas industry of the Far East and Eastern Siberia for 10 years. The event will be held on 1–2[…]
- Register Today: The Potential Role of Adva... Register Today: The Potential Role of Advanced Nuclear in Alaska When: Tuesday, January 27 - Wednesday, January 28, 2026Where: Virtual via Zoom As advanced nuclear energy moves from research to reality, new questions arise about readiness, deployment timelines, and regional fit. Building on earlier discussions, this two-part workshop will focus on recent progress in U.S. demonstration projects,[…]
- Session Proposal Deadline this Friday &mda... Session Proposal Deadline this Friday — Bring Your Expertise to AES Propose a session for the 2026 Arctic Encounter Summit (AES) - April 15-17 in Anchorage, Alaska. AES welcomes diverse, powerful, and innovative discussions that reflect the breadth of expertise and experience of participants.Submissions will be accepted until January 23, 2026, with notifications sent to accepted[…]
- High North Young Entrepreneur contest 2026 High North Young Entrepreneur contest 2026 This international competition highlights innovative Arctic‑related business ideas from young entrepreneurs and start‑ups. It is held by the High North Center at Nord University and Innovation Norway since 2018. The goal is to bring attention to the economic potential and specific needs of the Arctic[…]
- Call for Abstracts: Atlantic Plastics 2026 Call for Abstracts: Atlantic Plastics 2026 On behalf of the Government of Iceland, we are excited to announce a Call for Abstracts for participation in Atlantic Plastics 2026: Third International Symposium on Marine Plastic Pollution - Arctic to the Antarctic, taking place at Harpa, Reykjavík Concert Hall and Conference Center, on[…]
- Announcement of Opportunity AMADEE-27 Mars... Announcement of Opportunity AMADEE-27 Mars analog mission Dear Collegue, dear researcher,The Austrian Space Forum has opened a call for experiment proposals for the upcoming AMADEE-27 Mars analog mission in April 2027 in Monsaraz/Portugal. This mission is intended as a stepping stone for a larger AMADEE-28 high-fidelity field mission in Q4/2028 in a[…]
- Event: Shared Services & Outsourcing W... Event: Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Europe 2026 When: 18–21 May 2026Where: Estoril Congress Centre, Lisbon, PortugalFrom 18–21 May 2026, SSOW Europe will unite the boldest GBS, technology and business leaders to examine the forces reshaping our industry and to challenge what GBS must look like in the decade ahead. The agenda has[…]
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