News Archive

22 November 2021 For the first time, carcinogenic and toxic polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) have been measured in Svalbard air. Tatiana Drotikova’s PhD work shows that these PACs contribute significantly to local man-made emissions. Drotikova will defend her PhD thesis on 24 November 2021.

21 November 2021 It is still possible to study at UNIS this spring! We have some available spots for qualified applicants. Send us an e-mail today to apply!

15 November 2021 Earlier this autumn, PhD-candidate Peter Betlem spent 2 months on board the JOIDES Resolution (JR), an ocean drilling scientific vessel. We held an informal Q&A-session, and here are the answers to life on board one of the world’s most advanced research ships.

8 November 2021 In October, the first student-led conference on polar environment, SCOPE was held at UNIS. The organisers are satisfied with the outcome and will pass on the experiences to future students.

4 November 2021 Students enrolled in Arctic Safety master courses learn to decipher the whimsical Svalbard nature. Their future mission is to keep people and infrastructure safe from natural hazards.

1 November 2021 New in town? Here is a quick guide to (almost) everything you need to know about Longyearbyen and Svalbard: Aurora Borealis: If you spend time in Svalbard in the dark period of the year, you will most likely experience this amazing phenomenon. Or perhaps you will even study its physics at the Kjell Henriksen Observatory (pictured below)?

Sunday 24 October was the official opening of Elvesletta student housing in Longyearbyen, placing the UNIS students in the heart of Longyearbyen.

28 October 2021 Understanding and adapting to climate change is one of the greatest ongoing societal challenges. After being granted 12 million from the Norwegian Research Council in December 2020, the ARCT-RISK-project (Risk governance of climate-related systemic risk in the Arctic) could finally have their first physical meeting.

21 October 2021 In late September, an agreement between the University Centre in Svalbard and University of Southeastern Norway was officially signed.

Geology student Guro Lilledal Andersen had her work chiseled out for her as she visited Longyearbyen Primary School’s first graders. Her mission: teach the youngsters why rocks rock.