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Join our webinar to learn more about the various courses offered at UNIS and what it is like to study in the High Arctic.

From 13-14 November the students of UNIS invite all students to join the Student-led Conference on Polar Environments, a conference by and for students. Register for the conference before 15 September!

Our application web have now opened for the next spring semester. Apply before 1 October to join our spring courses in 2027.

Det er med stor sorg UNIS har mottatt budskapet om at Hans Majestet Kong Harald V døde fredag 28. august kl. 06.35. Vi minnes med takknemlighet hans mangeårige interesse for UNIS, Svalbard og den kunnskapen og forskningen som skapes i Arktis.

CAFE serves as a strategic hub for educational development at UNIS. Through seed funding, professional development, certification tools for field skills, and the revival of key educational activities, the centre will strengthen educational quality and collegial collaboration across UNIS.

The project will generate knowledge that is directly relevant for environmental protection and management on Svalbard by improving understanding of the processes controlling mercury (Hg) transformation, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification in freshwater ecosystems.

Four marine biologists from UNIS are joining the very first expedition of the Arctic Ocean 2050 research programme. Before departure, we met Associate Professor Arunima Sen and PhD candidate Carla López Mateo to learn what they will be searching for nearly 4,000 metres below the surface, and why this expedition marks an important milestone for both UNIS and Norwegian polar research.

After completing the mandatory Safety Week and when you have started settling into student life in Longyearbyen, we would like to welcome all new students to an informal and social evening at UNIS.

To ensure a smooth start, we would like to provide you with some essential details. We encourage you to actively participate in the academic environment, engage in scholarly discussions, and make the most of UNIS's resources.

Nina Ellingsen Høiskar har sagt opp sin stilling som Administrasjonssjef ved UNIS.

Former UNIS master’s student Jildou Dijkstra has had her master’s thesis published in the internationally recognised journal Global Change Biology Communications.

Do you want to walk through the tundra in space and time? Read more about the biology and exciting natural environment of Svalbard? With "Learning Arctic Biology" we offer a unique and easy way to explore the landscapes and life of Svalbard.