NORCE is an independent research institute that conducts research for both public and private sectors, to facilitate informed and sustainable choices for the future. It delivers research and innovation in energy, health care, climate, the environment, society and technology. Its solutions address key challenges for society and contribute to value creation on the local, national and global levels.
The Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research (Norges Vitenskapsakademi for Polarforskning, NVP) was established on 27 March 2008 and has its main office in the Arctic, at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) in Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
As a University, NMBU aims to educate outstanding candidates, perform high-quality research that produces new perspectives, and create innovation. NMBU will contribute to a knowledge-based and open public debate and help boost public confidence in research methods and results.
Nunavut Arctic College, or NAC, is a public agency of the Government of Nunavut that was created through the Nunavut Arctic College Act on January 1st, 1995 and service the largest post-secondary service region in Canada. The College responds to the adult and post-secondary educational needs of Nunavummiut through its President, Board of Governors, and the Minister Responsible for Nunavut Arctic College.
Nunavut Sivuniksavut is characterized as a silattuqsarvik (‘a place and time to become wise’ in Inuktut). At NS they are dedicated to providing Inuit youth with the best possible post-secondary academic and cultural learning experiences. Throughout the length of their program, students participate in activities designed to support the development of a vital set of knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes that will allow them to successfully contribute to the world as young adults.
Ontario Tech University, founded in 2002, is a publicly funded research university based in Canada.
It is situated in the Eastern Greater Toronto Area and has conferred over 16,000 degrees. Students have a wide choice of subjects to choose from, for example Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Law, Health Sciences and pre-Medicine.
The university focuses on science, technology, engineering and the development of regional business and helps with the acceleration of economic growth, inspiring its students to make an impact in today’s world.
Oulu University of Applied Sciences educates genuine and competent professionals for the needs of working life. It has approximately 8,000 students and 750 staff. It operates in the towns of Oulu, Oulainen and Raahe. In addition, it has project-type activities in several municipalities around Northern Finland.
The Polar Libraries Colloquy, formerly the Northern Libraries Colloquy, was founded in 1971 for the purpose of providing a forum through which librarians and others concerned with the collection, preservation, and dissemination of polar information discuss issues of mutual interest and promote initiatives leading to improved collections and services.
The Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre is an independent, non-profit community research institute that was founded in 2006 by Nunavummiut, for Nunavummiut, to answer the health questions of our communities
Reykjavík University (RU) consists of four schools - the School of Business, School of Computer Science, School of Law and School of Science and Engineering. RU offers diploma, B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs. In addition, RU’s Open University serves both companies and individuals in the community with various options for continuous education. RU is a non-profit organization chartered by the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce, the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, and the Federation of Icelandic Industries. The main focus of RU is on research, excellence in teaching, and cooperation with industry and the active business community.
Roskilde University's primary objective is to contribute to experimental, innovative forms of research, learning and problem-solving that contribute to society's development.
RMC was established by an act of the Canadian Parliament in 1874 "for the purpose of providing a complete education in all branches of military tactics, fortification, engineering, and general scientific knowledge in subjects connected with and necessary to thorough knowledge of the military profession.
Created by the Government of British Columbia, Canada, Royal Roads' focus is on the current needs of clients and students by delivering innovative doctoral, master's and undergraduate completion degree programs, as well as graduate certificates, diplomas and executive development programs.
One of Canada’s top primarily undergraduate universities - known for international collaborations, entrepreneurship, and research. We offer programs in Arts, Science, Business and Graduates studies to 7,000 students from over 118 countries.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers career-focused, applied education and research opportunities. More than 150 degree, diploma and certificate programs offered provide rewarding careers in business, information technology, health, mining, transportation and other sectors for graduates. Saskatchewan Polytechnic has a consistently high graduate employment rate and a global reputation for innovative, industry-focused programming.
Savonia UAS is one of the largest and most versatile Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland, and its campuses are located in Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus. Savonia UAS educates professional experts and entrepreneurs and enables lifelong learning. It offers degree programs in six study field: Engineering, Social and Health Care, Business, Tourism and Hospitality, Natural Resources, and Culture. All study fields provide courses in English for exchange students.
The Sámi Education Institute (SAKK) is a vocational college with a central role in developing the needs of its people and the Arctic region. It is the only indigenous people's institute of post-secondary trade school education in Finland, located above the Arctic Circle, with three campuses in the homeland of the Sámi.
The school is a state-run school open to pupils from the whole country, as well as from the Sami region of Northern Sweden, Finland and Russia. The school's vision is that, on leaving school, pupils shall have a solid body of knowledge rooted in Sami culture. The school is officialy recognized as a distinctly indigeous school on the upper secondary level, under the platform of WINHEC. It gives students unique possiblities for communication and exchange with other indigenous schools.
SPRI's mission is to enhance the understanding of the polar regions through scholarly research and publication, educating new generations of polar researchers, caring for and making accessible its collections, and projecting the history and environmental significance of the polar regions to the wider community.
SmartICE is a community-based Work Integration Social Enterprise offering climate change adaptation tools and services that integrate Indigenous knowledge of sea ice with monitoring technology.
