Allyship – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Where to find Evidence-Based Resources

Allyship - The Good, The Bad, The UglyWhere to find Evidence-Based Resources 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 lens. Through these...

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Identity and Belonging – Impacts of Identity in Achieving Inclusion

Identity and Belonging - Impacts of Identity in Achieving Inclusion 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 lens. Through these presentations we...

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Canadian Research Landscape – Redefining Excellence Examined Through An EDI Lens

Canadian Research Landscape - Redefining Excellence Examined Through An EDI Lens 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 lens. Through these presentations...

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SIKU – A tool for collaboration

SIKU - A tool for collaboration On March 29, 2022, ArcticNet is co-hosting a webinar in collaboration with the Arctic Eider Society to show the potential for SIKU to support your research collaborations and climate action projects!SIKU: The Indigenous Knowledge Social Network is a user-friendly web platform and mobile app that supports knowledge exchange and Indigenous-led research and monitoring activities on the land, water and ice. Developed by the Arctic Eider Society in collaboration with Inuit, SIKU is being used by Inuit and Cree across the Canadian Arctic and around Hudson Bay and James Bay.In this webinar:You will learn how SIKU...

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Blogging Your Science Webinar

Blogging Your Science Webinar Interested in blogging about your research but not sure where to start? Join ArcticNet, Science Borealis and Alice Fleerackers in this hands-on workshop that will offer key tips and tricks for communicating your work to online audiences. With a special focus on making arctic science accessible, we’ll take a deep dive into the world of web writing. We’ll cover everything from “science storytelling” to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), outlining essential best practices for each. We’ll also discuss the challenges and opportunities of writing for non-academic audiences, and learn some simple tools and strategies for putting these lessons...

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Dr. Jackie Dawson accompanies the Governor General of Canada on a State Visit to Finland 

Dr. Jackie Dawson accompanies the Governor General of Canada on a State Visit to Finland ArcticNet’s Scientific Director, Dr. Jackie Dawson, accompanied Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada as a delegate during the State Visit to Finland. During the visit, discussions surrounded Arctic-related issues such as Indigenous culture, education, distance learning, and climate change.  A main goal of the visit was to illustrate Canada’s commitment to work with Finland, Arctic allies and people of the Arctic, to create a more sustainable, stable and prosperous Arctic, a goal that Dr. Dawson and ArcticNet share alike. The University of...

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ArcticNet-MEOPAR Postdoctoral Fellows Announced 2022/23

ArcticNet-MEOPAR Postdoctoral Fellows Announced ArcticNet and MEOPAR are pleased to announce the recipients of the second round of the ArcticNet-MEOPAR Postdoctoral Fellowship. Fellows under this program demonstrate excellence in Arctic coastal and marine research and a commitment to supporting Inuit-led research through the Inuit Qaujisarnirmut Pilirijjutit (IQP).ArcticNet and MEOPAR are thrilled to work together to support the next generation of Arctic marine and coastal researchers by providing including by providing training and knowledge mobilization opportunities in addition to funding. Fellows are funded for one year with the opportunity to renew funding.Meet the fellows: Dr. Charlotte Carrier-Belleau Université LavalCharacterization and quantification of nanoparticles...

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PRESS RELEASE: ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting 2022

ARCTIC RESEARCHERS AND EXPERTS GATHER FOR THE ARCTICNET ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2022  Download press release November 30, 2022 – ArcticNet is thrilled to host its 18th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM2022) in Toronto, ON from December 4-8, 2022. The ASM2022 welcomes researchers, students, Inuit, Northerners, policymakers and stakeholders from across the North to address the numerous environmental, social, economic and political challenges and opportunities emerging from climate change and modernization in the Arctic.  This conference is an opportunity to hear the stories of research leaders in the context of a rapidly changing Arctic. ArcticNet works closely with northern residents to ensure our...

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ArcticNet and Luminary sign MoU

ArcticNet is pleased to announce this partnership of many to further Arctic science: We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Luminary: Indigenous Works. This MoU between ArcticNet and Luminary 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. Working collaboratively, we will identify opportunities to mobilize new research knowledge into new innovation collaborations with a focus on commercial products and processes.  The MoU was signed on September 13th, 2022.  “ArcticNet is thrilled to embark on a new collaboration with...

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ArcticNet and Mitacs sign MoU

ArcticNet is pleased to announce this partnership of many to further Arctic science: We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitacs. The purpose of this MoU is to identify where opportunities may exist to link each other’s programs to provide enhanced or additional opportunities for Canadian, and particularly Northern, students to participate in Mitacs funded programs. The MoU was signed on December 6th, 2021.  “ArcticNet is continuing to partner with Mitacs as we share our common goal of supporting and training the next generation of Arctic experts. Together, we aim to train experts on Arctic issues in the North and...

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