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New film shows the dramatic effects of climate change for the entire lifestyle of Nenets people
20.1.2023 8:28
For the nomadic Nenets people living in Yamal Peninsula, reindeer are a way of life. A recently published story by the BBC describes how climate change causes uncertainties for reindeer and the whole identity and culture of the Nenets. Research professor Florian Stammler was involved in the film project and considers it as a good example of how researchers and media can work together.
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New study on biocultural coping mechanisms of humans in cold climate
13.1.2023 13:32
Research project examines the adaptation of reindeer herders and office workers to the cold and changing climate. Study is conducted in northern Finland.
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A series of workshops to study the power dynamics of resilience
12.1.2023 8:56
The Joint Committee for Nordic research councils in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOS-HS), through its call for exploratory workshops, has granted funding for the project “Politics and Power of Resilience”.
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Report on the state of Arctic cooperation now available in English
21.12.2022 13:45
The report on the state of Arctic cooperation after Russia’s war of aggression, commissioned by the Government, is now available in English. The Finnish language version was published in October.
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The 10th Volume of the Current Developments in Arctic Law (CDAL) is published
19.12.2022 9:59
The UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Law is pleased to announce the release of the tenth edition of the Current Developments in Arctic Law (CDAL).
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Looking at Russia’s images from the Finnish border - A special issue of Barents Studies journal published
16.12.2022 10:14
The special issue of the Barents Studies journal discusses changing everyday perceptions about Russia in the Finnish North Karelian border region.
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International lecture series on different approaches to Arctic research
15.12.2022 10:55
Lecture series introduces critical perspectives and concepts to the field of Arctic social scientific research.
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Decorations for personnel on the Independence Day
2.12.2022 8:00
The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö has granted decoration to employee of the Arctic Centre, Research professor John Moore on Finland’s Independence Day on 6 December.
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An Open Day and the Arctic Market Days at Arktikum
30.11.2022 10:45
The Finnish Independence Day on 6th of December 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Arktikum building. On the day of the celebration, admission to the exhibitions is free of charge. The Arctic Market Days are held during the same week, 9 – 11 December.
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Observing the changing northern regions through art and science
29.11.2022 8:54
Exhibition by Nordic artist network, Changes on Northern Shores: Observing problems through art and science, will be open for visitors in the Arktikum Science Centre 3.12.2022 – 30.4.2023.
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