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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.

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...

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.

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.

Workshop: Energy Transition and Its Community Impact

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:20:00 +0000

The third workshop of the project Enhancing the Role of Arctic Research in Iceland took place at the University of Iceland on March 11.

Arctic Research and Studies Programme Awards New Grant

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:09:00 +0000

A new grant has been awarded to the University of Akureyri through the Arctic Research and Studies Programme 2023–2026,

Maria Ackrén Appointed Director of the Stefansson Arctic Institute

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:52:00 +0000

Professor Maria Ackrén has been appointed as the new Director of the Stefansson Arctic Institute at the University of Akureyri. Maria will assume her position on May 1st, 2026. 

Workshop: Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Climate Interventions in the Arctic

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0000

On 5–6 February, Nansen Professor Dr. Romain Chuffart held a workshop on Legal and Ethical Issues in Arctic Climate Interventions with Prof. Philip Steinberg (Durham University) in Tromsø, Norway.

ICEBERG’s General Assembly 2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:54:00 +0000

Last week, partners of the EU Horizon ICEBERG project gathered in Bologna, Italy, at the CNR Conference Centre for the project’s annual General Assembly, held from 20 to 23 January.

Dr. Romain Chuffart Joins Stefansson Arctic Institute with Two New Research Projects

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:52:00 +0000

The Stefansson Arctic Institute is pleased to announce that Dr. Romain Chuffart has joined the Institute. Having recently secured funding for two international research projects, Dr Chuffart will coordinate both research consortia from the Stefansson Arctic Institute.

Two New Research Projects Addressing Pressing Environmental and Societal Challenges in the Arctic

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:22:00 +0000

The Stefansson Arctic Institute has recently secured funding as partner in two distinct international research projects that address pressing environmental and societal challenges in the Arctic.

Recent Dissemination and Fieldwork Activities at SAI

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:26:00 +0000

This column provides an overview of recent dissemination and fieldwork activities at SAI.

Joan Nymand Larsen Scientist of the Month at the University of Akureyri

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +0000

Joan Nymand Larsen, senior scientist and research director at the Stefansson Arctic Institute and professor of economics at the University of Akureyri, has been named scientist of the month of October at the University of Akureyri. Our Scientists is...

WAGE: Notes from the Field

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:50:00 +0000

In June, researchers from the Stefansson Arctic Institute—Joan Nymand Larsen, Jón Haukur Ingimundarson, and Helga Númadóttir—travelled to Nanortalik, the southernmost town of Greenland, to conduct fieldwork as part of the WAGE Circumpolar Partnership project.

ICEBERG: Notes from the Field

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:28:00 +0000

In May and June, the ICEBERG project returned to Northeast Iceland and South Greenland for its second fieldwork period.