ArcticNet and Arctic Basecamp sign MoU

ArcticNet is pleased to announce this partnership of many to further Arctic science: We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arctic Basecamp. This MoU between ArcticNet and Arctic Basecamp will promote northern research and culture while supporting the exchange of knowledge and fostering the creation of synergies in Arctic research between researchers, institutions, communities, governments, and the private sector. The MoU was signed on September 5th, 2023. “We are thrilled with this MOU, as ArcticNet and Arctic Basecamp commit to mobilizing Arctic research results and Indigenous knowledge on northern systems to a broad audience. Understanding the state of the Arctic,...

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ArcticNet Projects Aboard the CCGS Amundsen, 2023 

ArcticNet Projects Aboard the CCGS Amundsen, 2023 The 2023 scientific expedition aboard the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Amundsen is hosting several ArcticNet-funded projects this year again. The scientific icebreaker Amundsen left its home port of Quebec City on July 8th, 2023 for a 111-day journey across the Arctic. The science activities of several ArcticNet-funded projects will take place during legs 2, 3 and 4 of the expedition, from August 10th to October 26th. The research programs supported in 2023 will study the arctic and subarctic marine ecosystems through multidisciplinary research activities and integrated studies targeting the physical, chemical and biological environments and...

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ArcticNet Media and Communications Training

ArcticNet Media and Communications Training This webinar is dedicated to providing ArcticNet researchers with best practices to engage with the media to share their research. We will discuss how to effectively communicate, work with the media and provide tips and tricks to prepare for media interviews.Erica Baird (She/Her) is the Communications and Events Officer at ArcticNet. Erica oversees all communications, including press releases, social media posts, website posts, media requests, as well as the Science Communications Coordinator’s position. She is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM). As a graduate from Carleton University with a BA (Honours) in...

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FAQ – ASM2023

Frequently Asked Questions - ASM2023 GENERAL INFO  Who can attend?  350 people can attend ASM2023 in person. Priority goes to Iqaluit locals, Northerners, and ArcticNet funded researchers.  Is the conference hybrid? Yes, the oral presentations, and panels featured at ASM2023 will be livestreamed. Participants can watch these livestreams at home by purchasing an online registration. The poster contest will also be completely virtual.  When is the conference? ASM2023 will take place from December 5th-7th, 2023.  Where is the conference? ASM2023 will take place at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre, located in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada.  What are the available accommodations? ArcticNet has three room blocks for...

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Tools for a Safer and More Inclusive Work Environment: HearU Webinar

Tools for a Safer and More Inclusive Work Environment: HearU Webinar Do you worry about experiencing or witnessing discrimination, harassment, micro-aggressions, or unfair treatment while in the field, classroom, or lab?If so, join us for an informative webinar on how to use the HearU tool effectively. The HearU team will guide you through accessing and using the tool and offer insights into situations in which it can be utilized. Additionally, they will discuss actionable steps that you can take if you encounter or witness discriminatory or harassing behaviour.Don't miss this opportunity to learn valuable tools that can make a difference in...

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Principles and best practices of Research Data Management

Principles and best practices of Research Data Management Good Research Data Management (RDM) practices increase scientific integrity, quality, and data reuse. Recognizing this, RDM has become a renewed priority for the Canadian Tri-agencies (CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC) with a new policy. In this webinar, Dr. Anna Armond will discuss the principles and best practices of data management and sharing.Dr. Anna Catharina Armond is a postdoctoral fellow at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Centre for Journalology. Dr. Armond is a dentistry graduate with a Ph.D. in Health Sciences in the Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine program from the University of Debrecen, Hungary. In the...

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Assessing Marine Polar Ecosystem Sensitivity to Rapid Changes in the Arctic – Nunavut Arctic College & ArcticNet Workshop

Assessing Marine Polar Ecosystem Sensitivity to Rapid Changes in the Arctic - Nunavut Arctic College & ArcticNet Workshop Join ArcticNet, in collaboration with Nunavut Arctic College, for an exciting one-day workshop on the topic of Marine Polar Ecosystem Sensitivity to Rapid Changes in the Arctic. Intended for Indigenous students of the Environmental Technology Program (ETP) at Nunavut Arctic College, the workshop, hosted on March 3rd 2023, is now available for wide public viewing. This workshop was made possible through the generous support from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC).Speakers of this workshop include multiple experts in polar ecosystems:4:09 - Dustin...

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Telling Your Science Story with The Conversation Canada

Telling Your Science Story with The Conversation Canada Session #1: January 28, 2022, 12h30 - 15h00 ESTSession #2: February 4, 2022, 12h30 - 15h00 ESTHave you always wanted to learn how to increase your engagement with the general public and get your research results out there? This workshop is for you if you have new research results or highlights to share and are ready to come with a story to tell.Thanks to a science communications grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), The Conversation Canada is hosting a science-writing workshop for investigators, highly-qualified personnel (HQP), postdoctoral scholars and Ph.D. students...

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ArcticKT Portal – A Dynamic Knowledge Transfer Tool

ArcticKT Portal - A Dynamic Knowledge Transfer Tool February 25, 2022, 12h00 - 13h00 ESTAre you interested in helping to inform adaptation, policy-making, and the sustainable development of the Canadian and circumpolar Arctic through your research discoveries and theories? Would you like to transform your existing and future assessments into living, online, searchable documents that connect you to users, including decision-makers and stakeholders? Are you a decision-maker or stakeholder looking to connect with Arctic experts? This opportunity is for you.ArcticNet is hosting a webinar that will delve into the nuts and bolts of the Arctic Knowledge Transfer Portal (ArcticKT Portal). Investigators,...

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Successful EDI Case Studies – Novel Examples that Overcome the Normal Practices and Inspire Change

Successful EDI Case Studies - Novel Examples that Overcome the Normal Practices and Inspire Change SMARTER, BETTER, STRONGER - ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN NORTHERN RESEARCH THROUGH DIVERSITYThe diversity of a team can help drive and shape research questions, methods and perspectives by incorporating new knowledge and ways of doing. Diverse teams tend to be smarter, demonstrate fewer biases and errors, make better decisions and generate research with greater impact.ArcticNet, in collaboration with Sentinel North, is pleased to welcome speaker Kelly Nolan in a series of webinars that aim at examining current research selection criteria and definitions of excellence through an EDI...

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