The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a cross-regional network of universities, colleges, research institutes, and other organisations (concerned with education and research) linked to the North. UArctic has over 200 members. The University of Edinburgh became as a member in 2021. The network aims to develop knowledge to address local and global challenges of relevance to Arctic peoples and societies. Key Objectives of UArctic Key objectives include enhancing and promoting educational opportunities for northerners through academic collaboration and exchange; sharing knowledge through collaboration in research, science and Indigenous / traditional knowledge; strengthening recognition of circumpolar higher education; securing funding and other resources to effectively strengthen capacity and capabilities for the Arctic. Funding University of Edinburgh research staff from the Schools of Geosciences, Social and Political Studies and Literatures, Languages and Cultures are particularly engaged with UArctic, and these Schools currently fund the annual subscription to UArctic. How to get involved Join the Scottish Arctic Network & EdArctic Networks Through our membership of UArctic we are a member of the Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) which became a recognised regional centre of UArctic in March 2023. Tessa Bell currently represents the University on this group and circulates updates to our own EdArctic Network, a mailing list for those interested in all things Arctic. Please email tessa.bell@ed.ac.uk if you would like to be added to this list. Arctic Science Summit Week 2024 Edinburgh hosted the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) during 21-29 March 2024, welcoming over 800 delegates to share knowledge and collaborate on Arctic research and policy. Read an article about the week in Edinburgh: Arctic Science Summit Week 2024 Find out more Visit the UArctic website Visit the Scottish Arctic Network website Visit the Arctic Science Summit Week website This article was published on 2024-06-24
