24 June 2022
It is with great sadness that we received the news that our dearest colleague, teacher, supervisor, friend, and neighbour, Professor Mads Forchhammer passed away earlier this week, 61 years old.
20 June 2022
A cooperation between the tourist vessel MS Bard and UNIS gives students a unique opportunity to practice their science communication skills. For the guests onboard it is a fantastic way to learn more about the research in the pristine location they visit during their holiday.
17 June 2022
Sveinung Løset, professor of Arctic marine technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and UNIS, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree at Clarkson University's spring 2022 Commencement.
13 June 2022
In 2021, 482 students spent shorter or longer periods at UNIS, including both course students and guest students. UNIS had 29 PhD candidates in 2021, and seven public defences were held.
9 June 2022
On World’s Ocean Day 8 June, UNIS’ new research boat, Hanna Resvoll, was baptized in Longyearbyen. The boat is named after the first female researcher on Svalbard, Hanna Resvoll-Holmsen, Norway's first environmentalist.
8 June 2022
When meteorologists report fine weather on Svalbard, it is the air temperature that is being talked about. But when it comes to global warming, ocean temperature is the big joker.
31 May 2022
Some courses in Arctic geology, Arctic geophysics, Arctic technology and Arctic safety have an extended application deadline. First come, first serve - so apply today!
18 May 2022
Researchers have used drones to inspect the snow cornices on Gruvefjellet. This helps us understand and assess the risks of cornice-triggered avalanches in Longyearbyen.
4 May 2022With the novel use of unmanned surface vehicles (USV), it has become safer and easier to collect data from glacier fronts. Master student Milan Beck is one of the first who utilised this sustainable way of monitoring the pristine and vulnerable Arctic nature for his thesis.