Theme: Lapland

The universities of Lapland attracted a large number of international students

19.1.2023 10:48

The number of applicants to the universities of Lapland increased substantially from last year. Lapland is considered an interesting place for studying.

Satu Uusiautti looks upon the future in a positive way: ”The keys to success stem from the people that we have here at the university”

17.1.2023 13:09

According to Satu Uusiautti, the University of Lapland has a lot to give to the world as well as northern Finland. Embarking on her second term, the vice-rector for education is set to continue fostering straightforward discussions with personnel and students.

Mari-Anna Suurmunne moved from the capital of China to the capital of Lapland

14.11.2022 9:52

Mari-Anna Suurmunne, Director of International Affairs at the University of Lapland, moved from Bejing to Rovaniemi in October. The deal included an abundance of fresh air and freedom to move about.

Development work begins – Via Karelia into an attractive and responsible food tourism destination

28.10.2022 14:30

Two projects to strengthen food tourism on the Via Karelia tourism route running along the eastern border were launched in September with the aim of making it an even more well-known, attractive and responsible tourism route by developing the service and responsibility expertise of companies and actors in the target area.

New Book in Sámi Studies Illuminates the Diversity of Sámi Worlds

26.8.2022 9:09

A major contribution to Sámi Studies, The Sámi World presents a diversity of research topics from across Sápmi, providing rich and multifaceted understandings of Sámi worlds. The book has been edited by Sanna Valkonen, Professor of Sámi Research, and researchers Áile Aikio, Saara Alakorva and Sigga-Marja Magga from the University of Lapland. Written in English, the book is arranged around Áilu Valle’s rap lyrics.

New career stories of the University of Lapland’s doctoral graduates

1.2.2022 13:00

In our new YouTube videos, our doctoral graduates share their doctoral stories and tell about the significance of doctoral education to their careers.

University of Lapland renews commitment to host the UArctic International Secretariat long term

25.10.2021 15:10

The University of Lapland and UArctic ry (UArctic Association registered in Finland) signed a new cooperation agreement on October 8, 2021. The new agreement creates a stable home for the UArctic International Secretariat, with the intent of continued, long-term hosting by the University of Lapland. The UArctic International Secretariat is the only permanent Arctic secretariat in Finland.

Grants from SUE (the Finnish Foreign Trade Promotion Fund) to students of service design and law

1.10.2021 9:30

Service design student Kirsti Ikonen and law student Hilja Autto have received grants for their theses from SUE.

Feelings of Nature exhibition highlights Northern nature relationship

26.4.2021 16:50

Feelings of Nature is a group exhibition that highlights the Northern nature relationship. The exhibition reflects the growing concern for the environment, current environmental activism and the everyday but deep connection of nature that Northerners have. The artists of the exhibition are based in Lapland and work at the Faculty of Art and Design in the University of Lapland in the fields of arts education and applied visual arts.

University of Lapland succeeded well in an arctic photo competition

31.3.2021 16:50

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) and its Arctic Sustainable Art and Design Thematic Network (ASAD) organized an international photo competition. The inaugural theme of the competition was Arctic Polarities. Both the students and the staff members of the University of Lapland were awarded.

Unit for Gender Studies received supplementary funding from North Calotte Council

24.8.2020 14:00

A summery exhibition tells the story of the Arctic Garden

4.6.2020 10:39

The Story of the Arctic Garden looks at the developments in the area surrounding the Arktikum building from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. After the exhibition at the Arktikum Science Centre, you can visit the Arctic Garden and see it with new eyes.

Explore and learn: A new scientific tourism concept to be developed

20.5.2020 13:13

An international consortium led by the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, has started the Scientific Tourism project (SCITOUR) aiming to create a new tourism concept that focuses on increasing scientific knowledge in tourism experiences. The project will work towards developing a general concept for incorporating science in tourism experiences. Project partners are from Iceland, Scotland and Greenland.

Climate service gives forecast on good snowmaking conditions to ski resorts

30.10.2019 9:22

Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland and Ruka Ski Resort are co-designing a climate service that provides a seasonal forecast on conditions for snowmaking during the entire skiing season. The service tells what is the most climate-friendly and profitable time for snowmaking.

Academic of the Year – Researcher Nafisa Yeasmin

25.10.2019 11:00

Nafisa Yeasmin, Doctor of Social Sciences, has received the Academic of the Year award granted by the Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers (FUURT). She works as a project manager at the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland. Yeasmin is an active academic and a social activist whose research has a high and direct impact on the society. Yeasmin received the award on Friday at FUURT’s International University seminar held at Aalto University in Espoo.

Northern Political Economy Symposium turns 10 years – The program is published!

10.10.2019 11:29

The 10th Northern Political Economy Symposium takes place on 14–15 November 2019 in Rovaniemi, Finland. The theme of the symposium is What is left of development in the Arctic?

Arctic agriculture conference for the first time in Lapland

8.2.2019 13:00

The 10th Circumpolar Agriculture Conference will take place in Rovaniemi 13 – 15 March 2019. The conference will address local agriculture and bioeconomy, northern local breeds, reindeer herding, and the effects of climate change on agriculture. The topics also include Arctic foods and natural products, food quality, food security, business opportunities and sustainability.

New project studies structural inequality in reindeer herding Sámi communities

30.12.2018 12:46

The new project of the University of Lapland will promote dialogue on gender-specific structural inequality, and will develop concrete recommendations to support gender equality in the reindeer herding Sámi communities. The project is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers’ (NCM) Gender Equality Fund (NIKK).

Same genes allow humans and domestic animals to survive in Arctic conditions

13.12.2018 10:38

If a Yakutian cattle bull refuses to go out when the temperature has dropped down to -50°C, he will not be qualified as a breeding animal in Yakutia, Eastern Siberia. Both humans and domestic animals have adapted to the Arctic conditions, which can be identified in their genes. As a result of human-made and natural selection Arctic domestic animals have been adapted to these harsh conditions, which has been now investigated and described using approaches of genetics, anthropology and art.

Researchers: Policy-making related to the Arctic needs a new mindset

12.12.2018 10:40

‘Solutions to common human security issues must be contextual at the local level, and address the unique concerns of diverse identities within communities,’ state researchers in the final report of the HuSArctic project. The main objective of the four-year project in 2015–2018 is to address human challenges of the Arctic population and to find tools to improve human security within Barents region. The project is funded by the Academy of Finland and hosted by the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law, which is part of the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland.