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- 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[…]
- 2025 ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting Ikaarvik receives 2025 APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award! In recognition of their significant contributions to connecting local Indigenous communities and southern early career researchers, Ikaarvik has been awarded the 2025 APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award at the 2025 ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting. Picture by Shelly Elverum
- After almost a decade, the APECS Internati... After almost a decade, the APECS International Directorate era in Potsdam, Germany comes to an end We are deeply grateful to the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) for hosting the APECS International Directorate and subsequently an APECS Project Office over nine years, and for AWI's invaluable support shaping global activities with, by and for early[…]
- Monaco Polar Symposium 2026: From the Arct... Monaco Polar Symposium 2026: From the Arctic to the Antarctic. Enabling the Legacy: Translating Polar Research into Action The Polar Symposium provides a unique platform bringing together scientists, Indigenous representatives and knowledge holders, policymakers, funders and non-governmental organisations to address the most pressing challenges facing the Arctic and Antarctic. Through a format combining high-level panels and participatory workshops, the Symposium fosters dialogue between[…]
- IASC Activity Report: Co-developing an Obs... IASC Activity Report: Co-developing an Observing Network for Monitoring Terrestrial Change Across the Arctic Circle Trail (CONTACT) The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT), a popular hiking route between Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland, is increasing in popularity each year. As the trail passes through a UNESCO World Heritage Site and culturally significant areas, there are concerns about the environmental and cultural impacts of[…]
- 2026 IASC Fellowship Program Recipients An... 2026 IASC Fellowship Program Recipients Announced The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (PA2F) in cooperation with the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 IASC Fellowship Program. Ten successful early career researchers were identified[…]
- Arctic Innovation Lab 2026 Arctic Innovation Lab 2026 This year, Sámi student from Guovageaidnu (Norway) - Sara Garen Anne Nilut took part in the Arctic Innovation Lab (January 5-12) together with students from the Harvard Kennedy School.
- Reindeer and Resilience at the American Mu... Reindeer and Resilience at the American Museum of Natural History — A Recap On January 7, 2026, the American Museum of Natural History in New York hosted a compelling SciCafe event titled “Reindeer and Resilience,” featuring conservation scientist Dr. Mary Blair (Associate Director of the Museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation) and Anders Oskal (Director of the International[…]
- Velkommen til kartkurs for å reduser... Velkommen til kartkurs for å redusere risikoene i reindriften. På vegne av International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) har vi gleden av å invitere deg til et kartleggingsverksted i Kautokeino/Guovdageaidnu, Norge, 28.–30. januar 2026, organisert av Reindeer Herding and Resilience-prosjektet i samarbeid med Woodwell Climate Research Center.
- Reindeer Eyes Change Color in Winter &mdas... Reindeer Eyes Change Color in Winter — A Remarkable Seasonal Adaptation Research shows that reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) undergo a seasonal change in their vision: their eyes shift from gold-tinged hues in summer to deep blue in winter. This change helps them see better during the long, dark Arctic winter.
- New Issue of the review Inter-Nord just pu... New Issue of the review Inter-Nord just published online MIARC is proud to announce that the international Arctic journal Inter-Nord 24 has just been published online. The new issue places a special focus on Alaska, presenting a rich blend of scientific research, cultural perspectives, interviews, and photographs.
Announcements
- 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[…]
- Webinar - North American Arctic Defense Co... Webinar - North American Arctic Defense Cooperation When: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 AM ESTWhere: Webinar only, Registration requireddartgo.org/naa-arctic-defense SpeakersGaëlle Rivard Piché - Executive Director Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) and CDA InstituteMichael Kofman - Senior Fellow Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceJon Rahbek-Clemmensen - Head of the Strategic Studies Section Royal[…]
- AERC Newsletter Issue 8 Winter 2025 AERC Newsletter Issue 8 Winter 2025 Message from the DirectorAERC doesn't slow down in winter. As I write this, our team is in Hawaii moving plants and restoring a wetland on Oahu. Here in Anchorage, our team is collaborating with various university departments to develop sturdier and smarter tools for our[…]
- INTERACT Newsletter Winter 2025 INTERACT Newsletter Winter 2025 INTERACT has just released a newsletter for the winter 2025.It is available for online viewing. Content Highlights INTERACT Announces Results of First Access Call for Early-Career ResearchersWe are pleased to announce the successful completion of the scientific and logistic evaluation for INTERACT’s pilot Access Call dedicated to Early-Career[…]
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