“Greenland Needs the EU, and the EU Needs Greenland” On Wednesday, Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, addressed the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. He emphasized the importance of the partnership with the EU and the potential for further cooperation in areas such as critical raw materials and renewable energy.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl Had to Cancel Northwest Passage Voyage The Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will not carry out the planned voyage through the Northwest Passage due to demanding ice conditions. "We never compromise on safety, particularly in Arctic waters," says the expedition leader.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl Has Set Course for the Northwest Passage On Tuesday night, the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl set sail from Nuuk, Greenland, embarking on a historical education and research voyage through the Northwest Passage. Aboard are students and researchers from across the world.
Nord University Secures Major Funding for International Arctic Education A new 3-million NOK international education initiative will launch in January 2025, connecting three universities across Norway, China, and India. That is reported by the High North Center for Business and Governance in a press release.
Russia’s Company in Svalbard: Strengthens Cooperation With Russian University Sector Trust Arktikugol, Russia's company in Svalbard, has now entered into a partnership with a fourth Russian university for research and education cooperation. The company is likely to receive over USD 40 million in government funding in the next few years.
Nordic Defense Cooperation Strengthened With New Joint Concept The Nordic Chiefs of Defense have signed an agreement on a joint defense concept for the region. This will synchronize the countries' defense plans and facilitate, among other things, more joint military exercises and educational activities, capacity building, and joint operations.
Researcher: "New Svalbard White Paper Affirms Norwegian Jurisdiction on Svalbard" In the new Svalbard white paper, the Norwegian government wants to facilitate international research on the archipelago while simultaneously clarifying Norwegian research leadership. Svalbard researcher Arild Moe says the white paper affirms Norwegian jurisdiction on Svalbard.
The End of an Era for Director Frode Mellemvik at the High North Center This month, Frode Mellemvik (70) steps down as Director of the High North Center after 17 years. The search has now begun for someone to take the wheel. His time at the center has offered many opportunities but also demanding developments, says Mellemvik.
Researching Kven and Norwegian-Finnish Youth: "We Do Not Know Enough" Researchers at UiT, the Arctic University of Norway, want to reduce discrimination of Kven and Norwegian-Finnish Youth. "Young people belonging to this cultural minority must feel seen and protected," says the researcher behind the project.
"The Barents Region Has a PR Problem" Bodø (High North News): The number of young people in the Arctic has plummeted over the past years. Martin Gamst Johnsen, Chair of the Barents Regional Youth Council, wants to address this.
MGIMO to Teach Chinese in Arkhangelsk For Development of NSR The Arctic Federal University in Arkhangelsk will introduce Chinese as a second foreign language in the student curriculum, with the help of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.
Diane Hirshberg's Message to the Youth: There is Space For Every Young Person to Make a Difference Bodø (High North News): The High North Hero of 2023 is Professor Diane Hirshberg of the University of Alaska. She thanks her mother for her commitment to social changes and has a burning engagement for the Arctic Youth.
Building the World’s Northernmost Folk High School in Svalbard Three years ago, Svalbard Folk High School opened its doors in temporary facilities. Now, Store Norske is to build a new campus that is to be ready by 2023.
Receives Funding for Unique Cooperation with Elite Universities in Russia and China The High North Center at Nord University, Norway has received funding to strengthen education cooperation with Russia and China. “We are building quite unique competence”, says HNC Director Frode Mellemvik.
Testing Rock Heat on New School Building Store Norske wants to heat the new folk high school building in Longyearbyen exploiting energy from the depths of the earth. The company has also applied for funding for a major cooperation project on energy research.
The High North Tour 2021: The Pandemic has Forced New Knowledge Alta: In Alta, the university, local businesses and the municipality have joined forces in what they refer to as a visualization center for building and construction. In this way, students and the construction business meet in the same facilities at Campus Alta.
Alaska Schools Welcome Students Back to Classrooms Schools in Alaska has been closed for 10 months due to the pandemic. Finally the first phase of students are returning to classrooms.
Two United States–Greenland Collaborations Get US State Department Funding The University of Alaska Fairbanks has been chosen to lead two projects sponsored by the United States State Department to build capacity in Greenland’s education and mining sectors.
Initiative to Qualify Foreign Nurses A new education program in Nordland county, Norway is to equip educated nurses from other countries outside the EU/EEA area with the qualifications required to work as nurses in Norway.
University of Greenland Open for On-Site Teaching Several universities in the Arctic are gradually opening their campuses for both students and staff. In Norway, Sweden and Finland, however, there will be online teaching for most students all the way through to the end of the spring term.
Indigenous Languages Act sparks controversy In time for the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages, Canada has tabled an Indigenous Languages Act, which has been received with mixed reactions and was even termed “colonial” by some indigenous groups. It has also given rise to questions about funding for language education, as well as Indigenous rights.
