UArctic member bulletin for the month of February 2026 has just been released.
Lead story
Registration open for UArctic Congress 2026 and Ocean Connectivity Conference
Registration is now open for the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference, taking place from 26–29 May 2026 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. Visit the UArctic Congress website to register. The registration fees are:
- Early bird: €550 (until 31 March)
- Regular registration: €700 (from 1 April)
- Student rate: €375
News:
- UArctic at 25
- Call for nominations: 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award
- Call for applications: Student Travel Grants to UArctic Congress 2026 and Ocean Connectivity Conference
- Open call: Nominations for UArctic Board members and Student Representative
- UArctic Networking Seminar Session to strengthen collaborative Arctic research and Indigenous-led partnerships
Highlights from Thematic Networks and Chairs:
- PermaIntern Platform Expands with student stories, educational resources, and Frozen-Ground cartoons
- "Arctic Futures – Innovations in Education for Social Justice and Sustainability" special issue published following inaugural Arctic Education Conference
- New book: Arctic migration reveals hidden boundaries – and new paths to inclusion
- Call for participations and papers: Calotte Academy 2026
- The Thematic Network on Decolonization of Arctic Library and Archives Metadata (DALAM) launches Digital Library
Thematic Networks Monthly Hightlights
The January 2026 edition of the Thematic Networks' Monthly Highlights showcases the work of several networks engaged in collaborative research, education, and outreach activities across the Circumpolar North. January Highlights include: Arctic Boreal Hub; Arctic Migration; Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD); Decolonization of Arctic Library and Archives Metadata (DALAM); Gender in the Arctic Knowledge Production; Permafrost; Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education.
Student Highlight
Fifth American Arctic Connection Intern joins the International Secretariat in Rovaniemi
Mia Filardi's internship will last from February to June, 2026. This internship is made possible through a collaboration between the US Embassy in Helsinki, the University of Lapland and UArctic. Now in its third year, this internship was designed to facilitate bilateral communications and connections between the US and Finland in the field of Arctic relations. Mia will be focused on planning of upcoming UArctic events, as well as coordinating events for Americans at ULapland, and serving as the liaison between the US Embassy and UArctic
New intern has joined the UArctic International Secretariat
With the support from UArctic Travel Grant, Alena Fedotova from Tampere University attended Arctic Circle Assembly. She participated in a session organised by APECS Canada, U.K. Polar Network, KOARC, Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), and Uarctic, where she shared her experience of participating in the Korean Arctic Academy in Busan in July 2025.
