This transdisciplinary research school trains researchers to address societal challenges in a sustainable manner
About the research school
The research school focuses on renewable energy, food security, and health and welfare in the Arctic. We will collaborate with actors in both the private and the public sector. The research outcomes will contribute to transformation and resilience in the Arctic and will thus operationalize Sustainable Development Goals.
The training provides PhD candidates with knowledge, professional and transferable skills, and general competences that enable them to contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions for societal challenges in the Arctic.
“Changing Arctic” will arrange courses, seminars, workshops, and excursions, and will organise secondments in industry, private enterprises, NGOs, as well as public institutions involved in management and policy making. This is to ensure the relevance of project outcomes and enhance the employability of the PhD graduates.
Professor Tiina Ikäheimo Appointed as a New Arctic Five Chair
The Arctic Five has appointed 16 new Arctic Five Chairs to enhance research and educational collaborations in the Fennoscandinavian Arctic from 2024 to 2026. This initiative, involving UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, University of Lapland, Umeå University, University of Oulu, and Luleå University of Technology, focuses on building and strengthening alliances.
We are proud to announce that Professor Tiina Ikäheimo, one of our esteemed steering group members, has been appointed as one of the Arctic Five Chairs. Congratulations to her!
Changing Arctic Candidates at Arctic Congress Bodø 2024
Four of our PhD candidates, Polina Smirnova, Mojdeh Rafieian, Kristina Roset, and Alexandra Abrahams, actively participated in the Arctic Congress 2024 in Bodø. This unique event combined the International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS) XI, UArctic Congress 2024, and High North Dialogue 2024, featuring high-level plenary sessions, parallel sessions, networking activities, and social and cultural events.
Bringing these three conferences together in Bodø was an extraordinary showcase of Arctic cooperation, aligning with sustainability goals such as reducing CO2 emissions and increasing partnerships. The congress focused on four themes: People of the North, Sustainable Economic Development, Climate and Environment, and Oceans.
Our candidates made significant contributions and gained valuable insights from the conference. Mojdeh and Polina presented their research, Alexandra participated in the poster sessions, and Kristina enhanced her knowledge on institutional ethnography. Additionally, Polina took part in a scenario planning workshop for the Arctic, organized by High North Dialogue. This workshop aims to create a learning platform to share knowledge and facilitate networking for young, ambitious individuals interested in societal development in the High North.
We are thrilled for our PhD candidates' active involvement and impactful contributions at the Arctic Congress Bodø 2024, demonstrating their commitment to advancing Arctic research and collaboration.