2016 in snapshots
29 December 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we would like to share some glimpses of fieldwork and student life from the past year with you. We wish you a wonderful 2017!
Helicopter rescue exercise during the Arctic Survival and Safety Course, January 2016. Photo: Frede Lamo/UNIS
Biology fieldwork in Endalen, February 2016. Photo: Øystein Varpe/UNIS
The return of the sun is celebrated in Longyearbyen, 8 March 2016. Photo: Inger Lise Næss/UNIS
AG-330/830 field excursion, April 2016. Photo: Ole Humlum/UNIS
AG-209 students on field cruise, May 2016. Photo: Maria Jensen/UNIS
RV Helmer Hanssen in Smeerenburg during the UiT Outreach Cruise in June 2016. Photo: Inger Lise Næss/UNIS
Little auks (Alle alle) photographed during AB-322 fieldwork, July 2016. Photo: Geir Wing Gabrielsen/UNIS
AG-340 fieldwork in August 2016. Photo: Aga Novak/UNIS
AT-209 students enjoying cabin life during fieldwork near Pyramiden, September 2016. Photo: Nils Roar Sælthun/UNIS
The Svalbard SuperDARN radar was officially opened in October 2016. Photo: Eva Therese Jenssen/UNIS
Due to heavy rain and a danger of landslides, students were evacuated from Nybyen in November 2016. Photo: Eva Therese Jenssen/UNIS
Svalbard Science Centre during the dark season, 29 December 2016. Photo: Inger Lise Næss/UNIS
