News Portlet
Arctic Community
- Pavel Sukhov on Trust in the Profession... Pavel Sukhov on Trust in the Professional Expertise of Non-Profit Organisations Non-profit organisations can provide a foundation for dialogue and help local communities, businesses and government jointly shape decisions that determine the future of their regions Pavel Sukhov, Deputy Director General for Information Policy at PORA, spoke about the role of non-profit organisations[…]
- Eco-Trail at Olor Waterfall and Arctic ... Eco-Trail at Olor Waterfall and Arctic School Win Awards for Leading Social and Environmental Projects Arctic School was recognised as one of Russia’s Best Social Projects of 2026, while a new eco-trail on the Putorana Plateau won in the Ecology, Energy and Resource Conservation category Arctic School was named one of Russia’s Best Social Projects of 2026,[…]
- Major Focus on Defense: Ordinary People... Major Focus on Defense: Ordinary People along the Russian Border Feel Forgotten Norway's budget pours millions into Finnmark's military camps. Locals on the Russian border say barracks and tanks won't keep their communities alive.
- Vacancy: IASC Administrative Officer Vacancy: IASC Administrative Officer Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research is seeking an Administrative Officer for a part-time (50%) position with the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Secretariat which is hosted by Rannís at the University of Akureyri.
- Finland Dismantles the Remains of the W... Finland Dismantles the Remains of the Welfare State Retirement at 70, no home care allowance, fewer health regions: Finland's Finance Ministry wants €8–11 billion cut from a welfare state already on its knees.
- UArctic Chair Jan Borm recipient of a M... UArctic Chair Jan Borm recipient of a Mourou-Strickland scholarship from the French Embassy in Canada Professor Jan Borm, UArctic Chair in Arctic Humanities, is hosted for a week starting September 28, 2026, by the University of Alberta in Edmonton, thanks to a Mourou-Strickland scholarship from the French Embassy in Canada.
- Join APECS Project Groups 2026-2027 Join APECS Project Groups 2026-2027 We are inviting all APECS members to join our activities as members of our Project Groups (PGs) for the new APECS term! This is one of the easiest ways to get more involved in APECS and to contribute in a way that is best[…]
- Review IASC Fellowship applications Review IASC Fellowship applications You are not applying for the IASC Fellowship Program this year but are interested in building reviewing experience and application skills? The APECS International Directorate organizes the application review process and invites anyone who will not apply for the IASC Fellowships this year to help review applications.
- Kick-off meeting of UArctic’... Kick-off meeting of UArctic’s regional centre for continental Europe held in Versailles, France UArctic’s regional centre for continental Europe, operated by the Malaurie Institute of Arctic Research Monaco-UVSQ (MIARC), held its kick-off meeting in Versailles, at Pavillon Panhard, Faculty of Science, of the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) on September 24, 2026.
- Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader in Envir... Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader in Environment, Climate Resilience, and the Arctic and the Law (Assistant Professor) The University of Manitoba is looking to hire an early-career law scholar for an assistant professor position. This prestigious "Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader" position is available to an applicant currently based outside Canada who has less than 5 years of academic career experience. […]
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Climate Change
Science
- NSF lays the foundation for the next gene... NSF lays the foundation for the next generation of technologies and support for American talent The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced plans to launch a series of programs and initiatives to support the ambitious vision articulated in the White House report Science: A New Golden Age , the first comprehensive rethinking of the U.S…
- NSF–UKRI metascience statement NSF–UKRI metascience statement The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) have long advanced knowledge through the ingenuity of our researchers and the institutions that enable them. Both UKRI and NSF intend to build on…
- Podcast: Could holographic 3D printing be... Podcast: Could holographic 3D printing be real? U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher Rajesh Menon discusses his work combining optical systems with cutting-edge nanofabrication...
- Podcast: New quantum-enabled materials Podcast: New quantum-enabled materials NSF-supported researcher Morteza Kayyalha discusses his work developing quantum-enabled materials and devices...
- Podcast: Can prosthetic limbs feel touch?... Podcast: Can prosthetic limbs feel touch? (haptic feedback) NSF-supported researcher Jeremy Brown discusses his work developing interfaces with haptic feedback, including upper-limb prosthetics, rehabilitation tools, and surgical robotics...
- NSF invests in translating low-dimensiona... NSF invests in translating low-dimensional semiconductor technologies to establish U.S. leadership in microelectronics The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced an initiative to translate low-dimensional semiconductor technologies from laboratory demonstrations into platforms for U.S. manufacturers to develop and deploy advanced microelectronics. The NSF…
- NSF announces 3 additional topics as part... NSF announces 3 additional topics as part of the NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science and technology efforts NSF X-Labs invites proposals from teams working in AI for physical systems and announces two forthcoming topics...
- Podcast: Creating thermal cloaking and ne... Podcast: Creating thermal cloaking and new structures Shelly Zhang, an NSF-supported researcher, discusses her work using additive manufacturing and topology optimization to create new structures, including a 3D thermal cloaking device...
- NSF launches $20M pilot to accelerate com... NSF launches $20M pilot to accelerate commercialization of promising deep technologies from small businesses The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a $20 million investment to launch a two-year pilot supporting small businesses in commercializing their deep-technology ventures. The pilot aims to address a persistent gap separating federally…
- NSF leadership in a new golden age of sci... NSF leadership in a new golden age of science The U.S. National Science Foundation was established in 1950 to keep American discovery at the frontier. That mission has not changed. The science and technology ecosystem around it has...
Politics & Society
Resources
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's... Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q3 2026 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the third quarter 2026 on Thursday October 29 around 13:00 (CET). A press and analyst conference will…
- Boliden's Nomination Committee for t... Boliden's Nomination Committee for the 2027 Annual General Meeting Under the instructions adopted by Boliden AB's Annual General Meeting, and subject to their willingness to participate, Boliden's Nomination…
- Boliden to acquire controlling stake in N... Boliden to acquire controlling stake in Nexa Resources Boliden AB ("Boliden") and Votorantim S.A. ("Votorantim") have entered into a definitive agreement (the "Transaction") pursuant to which Boliden…
- Boliden's mining concession for Lave... Boliden's mining concession for Laver maintained as appeals rejected On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Swedish government announced that it had rejected the two appeals against Boliden's mining concession for Laver,…
- Boliden Q2 2026: Continued favorable meta... Boliden Q2 2026: Continued favorable metal prices "The first half of 2026 has in many ways been a continuation of the path Boliden has been on for quite some time. We face some challenges, but with…
- Statement regarding speculation on a pote... Statement regarding speculation on a potential acquisition of shares in Nexa Resources Boliden has become aware of speculation related to a potential acquisition of shares in Nexa Resources. Boliden confirms that it is in discussions…
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's... Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q2 2026 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2026 on Tuesday July 21 at 07:30 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held…
- Report of payments to government agencies... Report of payments to government agencies 2025 Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish Law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to…
- Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden co... Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with autonomous transport Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have completed the autonomous transport project at Boliden's Garpenberg site in Sweden. The project…
- Communiqué from Boliden's Ann... Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting Boliden's Annual General Meeting was held on April 28, 2026 live in Askersund/Zinkgruvan and through postal voting. Board of Directors The…







