Arctic Centre - University of Lapland

RESEARCH

The Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland is a significant expert institution in Arctic issues. Global Change Research Group studies ecological, environmental and social changes. Sustainable Development Research Group examines how societies and communities adapt to change. The Northern Institute of Environmental and Minority Law specialises in environmental issues and human rights.

SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS

The Arctic Centre provides information services both through its library and its Science Communications Unit. The Arktikum library is open to the public. The Science Communications Unit gathers and disseminates information. It maintains online services specialising in the Arctic and the Barents Region and offers numerous links to Arctic information and organizations.

ARKTIKUM EXHIBITION

Arktikum Science Centre popularises Arctic research and science through exhibitions encouraging active participation, provides educational programmes for schools, and arranges public events. The Arctic in Change exhibition takes visitors on a trip through the fascinating Arctic telling about its natural conditions, cultural richness and modern changes.

EDUCATION

Our Arctic Studies Program introduces students to themes and issues in Arctic research.
The ARKTIS Arctic Doctoral Programme provides research training and arranges public lectures on topical themes.

Barents Studies - call for papers

NEWS AND EVENTS

•	Finnish-Japanese seminar on Northern indigenous peoples

•	Training course for Barents journalists

•	New book exhibition: Barents Stories – How Do We See the Sea?

ABOUT US

Our staff conducts internationally renowned multidisciplinary research, train specialists in Arctic affairs, and increase knowledge and understanding of northern regions and their people, with a view to promoting sustainable development in the Arctic.