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Extended application deadlines
Would you like to study in Svalbard this autumn? We have extended application deadline for some courses in Arctic Biology, Arctic Geophysics and Arctic Geology. Apply now – first come, first serve!
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Extra podcast episode: large extinct marine reptiles on Svalbard
Why are there so many marine reptiles to be found on Svalbard? How old is the oldest ichthyosaur ever? And what in the world is a “krafse”?
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With love for Svalbard
Cecilie H. von Quillfeldt's love for the archipelago started in the mid-80s when she came as a student in marine biology. She has been hooked ever since. Almost forty years later, she still gets euphoric talking about Svalbard.
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“Just one more sample!”
Janne Søreide is known for her constant search for innovative data collection methods and tireless work ethic. She effortlessly transitions from fieldwork to winning at Trappers trail to conducting lab experiments. As Janne turns fifty, we want to take this opportunity to honor our esteemed colleague.
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Amelie Roche
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New podcast episode: Arctic Safety Centre
In this episode we are joined by Holt Hancock, Siiri Wickström and Stig Andreas Johannessen from the Arctic Safety Centre.
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Larissa Beumer and Samantha P. Dwinnell secured funds for their projects
Tuesday was a good day for the Arctic Biology department at Unis when Larissa Beumer and Samantha P Dwinnell received grants from Svalbard's Environmental Protection Fund.
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Pool of science
It was neither a new tourist venture nor the jacuzzi of MS Nordstjernen that drifted on shore. The pool on the ice below SSU was a student project in Arctic technology led by Prof. Alexey Marchenko.
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Tomasz Maciej Ciesielski
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New podcast episode: Gijsbert Breedveld
In this episode we talk to doctor Gijsbert Breedveld about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS as it's also called.
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Utlysning: Jan Christensens legat
The deadline to apply for the Jan Christensen's endowment is 15 May 2023.
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Bjørndalen Weather Station
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New podcast episode: Arunima Sen
A new episode of The ColdCast is out! We are going deep into the ocean, into the bottom sediments, where Arunima is doing benthos research as a part of the Nansen Legacy project.
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Ingrid Ballari Nilssen
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre briefed on Arctic field work preparations at UNIS
The Norwegian Prime Minister met with students from UNIS and received a briefing on Arctic safety and the preparations needed to attend academic field work in extreme Arctic conditions.
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Stig Magnus Lunde
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Martin Lerberg Fossum
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