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In the last week of February Dr. Raphaëlle Descoteaux and Prof. Frank Nilsen attended this years Ocean Science Meeting in Glasgow. Representing UNIS they presented the lates results on plankton communities in Svalbard fjords and on enhanced diurnal tidal currents and spreading of Atlantic Water north of Svalbard.

As the Arctic climate warms, thawing permafrost threatens infrastructure, cultural heritage, and mountain slopes. Managing these risks is vital for the safety and sustainability of Arctic communities.

Husk søknadsfrist 31. mars 2026.

The overall objective of the project is to generate new knowledge about current and future climate adaptation and handling of natural hazard events in remote settlements in the Arctic fostering sustainability and resilience.  

Malin has been following the PhD programme at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and is defending her doctoral thesis at UNIS 18 March 2026.

Robynne has been following the PhD programme at The University of Oslo, and is defending her doctoral thesis at UNIS 17 March 2026.

Matthias has been following the PhD programme at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and is defending his doctoral thesis at UNIS 3 March 2026.

In this webinar, you will learn more about the various courses offered by UNIS, and hear from both staff and students about what it is like to study in the High Arctic.

We will also be sharing more information about our newest pilot project, "Minor in Polar Science".

Charlotte has been following the PhD programme at the University of Bergen, and is defending her doctoral thesis at UNIS 10 February 2026:

The Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research (NVP), in cooperation with The University Centre in Svalbard, are pleased to announce that applications for the NVP Summer School 2026 are now open.

The annual seminar series Svalbardseminaret starts on Tuesday 13 January and runs twice a week until 27 January. Note that all lectures are only given in Norwegian.