STEFANSSON ARCTIC INSTITUTE

Proposal Submissions Are Now Open for ICASS XII 2027

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0000

The International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA) invites researchers, practitioners, Indigenous representatives, students, and others to submit proposals for the 12th International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS XII).

Foreign Ministry and IACN Renew Cooperation Agreement

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000

On Friday, 18 September, Minister for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir visited Borgir, where a renewed cooperation agreement between the Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network (IACN) and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs was formally signed.

West Nordic Council Delegation Visit

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0000

On Thursday 3 September, parliamentarians from the West Nordic Council visited the University of Akureyri (UNAK) to learn about the diverse range of Arctic research, projects and activities taking place on the University campus.

Mapping Memories Exhibition Launch September 16

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:32:00 +0000

Launch of Mapping Memories Exhibition on September 16th, at the Icefjord Centre in Ilulissat.

Dr. Maria Ackrén Contributes a Book Chapter to Nordic Crisis Management.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0000

Dr Maria Ackrén, Director of the Stefansson Arctic Institute, recently authored the chapter "Greenland and COVID-19: Small Resources, Delayed Transmission, and Trust", which was published in the book Nordic Crisis Management: Well-Performing Governance During COVID-19.

The IASSA Secretariat Moves to the Stefansson Arctic Institute

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0000

The IASSA Secretariat moves to the Stefansson Arctic Institute in Akureyri, Iceland, where Maria Ackrén, President of IASSA, recently assumed the role of Director.

Call for Proposals: Arctic Biodiversity Summit 2027

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0000

The Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic Council Chairship 2025-2027 invites individuals and organizations to submit session proposals, abstracts and posters for the Arctic Biodiversity Summit 2027, set to take place in Nuuk, Greenland on March 16-18, 2027. The University of Akureyri plays a key role in organizing the event.

Exploring the Arctic at UNAK's Science School for Kids

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0000

From 22–26 June, the Science School for Kids was held for the twelfth time at the University of Akureyri. The week-long program is designed for children aged 11–13 and offers participants the opportunity to learn about science, research, and the university's diverse activities.

First General Meeting and Kick-Off of the SustainME Project

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0000

Scientists at the Stefansson Arctic Institute – Prof. Joan Nymand Larsen and Dr Jón Haukur Ingimundarson - participated in the first general assembly and kick-off meeting of SustainMe (Sustainable Human Use of the Arctic Marine Environment) which was held at the Danish Meterological Institute, DMI, on June 17-18.

ICEBERG fieldwork in Iceland and South Greenland

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Scientists and stakeholders working together in the Arctic ICEBERG project

Stefansson Arctic Institute at UArctic Congress 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0000

Last week, Maria Ackrén and Helga Númadóttir from the Stefansson Arctic Institute participated in the UArctic Congress 2026 in the Faroe Islands, together with a large group of colleagues from the University of Akureyri and Arctic institutions on cam...

Marco Lonero at the Stefansson Arctic Institute

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0000

Marco Lonero, a Master´s degree student from Italy, has been staying at the Institute since late February working on the ICEBERG project. His stay is coming to an end in June.

Visit from Iceland's new SAO and Ministerial Contact Group

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:23:00 +0000

The Stefansson Arctic Institute recently received a visit from Iceland’s new Senior Arctic Official (SAO), Hlynur Guðjónsson, along with his colleagues in a ministerial contact group for the Arctic.

Workshop for Early-Career Researchers in Aarhus, Denmark

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:38:00 +0000

From the 28th to the 29th of April, Helga Númadóttir at the Stefansson Arctic Institute participated in a two-day workshop for early-career researchers at the Moesgaard Museum, outside Aarhus, Denmark.

Visit from the Head of the Greenland Representation

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:44:00 +0000

On May 7, the University of Akureyri and the Arctic institutions on campus received a visit from the Greenland Representative in Reykjavík, Karsten Peter Jensen.

Stefansson Arctic Institute at the BiodivTransform Launch in the Azores

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:31:00 +0000

From 21 to 23 April 2026, the Stefansson Arctic Institute joined research teams from across Europe and beyond in Ponta Delgada (São Miguel, Azores) for the launch events of BiodivTransform, the European Biodiversity Partnership's new joint research call on Biodiversity and Transformative Change.

Addressing Permafrost Thaw Through Science and Stakeholder Collaboration

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:08:00 +0000

On April 7-14, Joan Nymand Larsen, together with two co-researchers in the ILLUQ permafrost project conducted fieldwork in Ilulissat, Disko Bay, West Greenland, on the impact of permafrost thaw on cultural ecosystem services.

Open Seminar: Head of the Greenland Representation

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:58:00 +0000

Thursday May 7th at 13:00, the Head of Greenland Representation in Reykjavik, Karsten Peter Jensen, visits Akureyri to give a lecture at the University of Akureyri, where he reviews the country's political history to the present day.

Successful Seminar on Search and Rescue in the Arctic at UNAK

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0000

Last week, an open seminar on search and rescue (SAR) and changing security dynamics in the Arctic was held at the University of Akureyri, focusing on responsibility, surveillance, and security in the Arctic, and the civil–military interface.

Presidential Opening to a Full Day Dedicated to Sustainability

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:02:00 +0000

Last Friday, the Environmental Council of the University of Akureyri and the Stefansson Arctic Institute co-hosted the university’s 6th Sustainability Conference.