1. Kirsi Latola, Thematic Networks Program coordinator Clim-ATIC May 14-15th, 2008 Lycksele, Sweden www.uarctic.org Graphic Design Veli-Pekka Laitinen

3. With Shared Voices of the North, UArctic is dedicated to gathering and sharing information, and fostering approaches to education and research that are multidisciplinary multicultural multifaceted Our motto is “Shared Voices” Introduction : Motto

4. Introduction : Vision Northerners are empowered with the tools to shape their own future. Our Vision In the North, for the North, by the North

5. Who Are We? UArctic is a cooperative network of 110 universities, colleges, and other organizations committed to higher education and research in the North. Our members share resources, facilities, and expertise to built post-secondary education programs that are relevant and accessible to northern students. Our overall goal is to create a strong, sustainable circumpolar region by empowering Northerners and northern communities through education and shared knowledge. We promote education that is circumpolar, interdisciplinary, and diverse in nature, and we draw on our combined strengths to address the unique challenges of the region. UArctic recognizes the integral role of indigenous peoples in northern education and seeks to engage their perspectives.

6. Our Goals The University of the Arctic seeks to: Empower the North Improve Access to Education Serve Our Community Create Shared Knowledge Build Regional Identity Strengthen the Voice of the Arctic

7. Our Programs : Strategic Areas Undergraduate Studies Circumpolar Studies Program (BCS) Graduate Studies Field School Graduate Networks UArctic Masters Program Mobility north2north northTREX GoNorth Knowledge and Dialogue Northern Research Forum Thematic Networks Mimir – Research Outreach Program

8. Our Programs : Knowledge and Dialogue Knowledge and Dialogue programs bring Northerners and their experiences together to generate new ideas and understandings that form the basis of UArctic’s education programs. Programs include: Northern Research Forum Thematic Networks Mimir – Research Outreach Program IPY Education and Outreach

9. Our Programs : Northern Research Forum The Northern Research Forum provides a platform for effective, policy-relevant discussion and the sharing of research on northern issues. Meetings are held biennially with the participation of a wide variety of scientists, policy makers and representatives of other stakeholders. The last meeting was held in October 2006 in Oulu and Tornio, Finland.

10. Our Programs : Thematic Networks The UArcticThematic Networks encourage faculty and institutional cooperation on subjects of shared interest among UArctic members. Eleven active Thematic Networks (2007): Verdde Thematic Network TN on Community-based Natural Resources and Co- management TN on Arctic Medicine TN on Arctic Agriculture and Nature Use TN on Global Change in the Arctic TN on Social Work TN on World Images of Indigenous Peoples of the North TN on Local and Regional Development in the North Arctic Learning Environment TN on Indigenous Arts and Crafts TN on Northern Governance

11. Our Programs : Mimir Mimir – Research Outreach Program seeks to ensure that Arctic research meets the needs of northern communities by ensuring that University of the Arctic members and their community partners are actively involved in northern research initiatives.

12. Our Programs: IPY Education and Outreach UArctic plays a key role in education and outreach during the International Polar Year (2007-2009), as the official provider and coordinator of IPY higher education and outreach activities. The UArctic IPY cluster is composed of 18 projects from various member institutions, ranging from scientific studies to curriculum development. Coordinated by the UArctic IPY Education and Outreach Program Office at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

13. Our Programs : Thematic Networks Thematic Networks program team meeting in January 08, Kilpisjärvi Finland

14. Our Programs : Thematic Networks Thematic Network Program chair Kari Laine (Director Thule Institute) Thematic Network Program coordinator Kirsi Latola (Thule Institute)

15. Thematic Network on Global Change Working group meeting at Pohtimolampi, Rovaniemi in May 2006

16. Thematic Network on Global Change Bob Corell and Yvon Csonka

17. Thematic Network on Global Change Pierre-André Forest, Terry Callaghan & Mark Nuttall

18. 4 1.UArctic International Secretariat, Rovaniemi, Finland 2.UArctic President’s Office, Arendal, Norway 3.UArctic north2north International Coordination Office, Alta, Norway 4.UArctic Field School Office, Longyearbyen, Norway 5.UArctic Undergraduate Studies Office, Saskatoon, Canada 6.UArctic Northern Research Forum Secretariat, Akureyri, Iceland 7.IPY Higher Education and Outreach Office 8.UArctic Press Editorial Office, Edmonton, Canada 9.UArctic Thematic Networks Coordination Office, Oulu, Finland 10.International Academic Office, La Ronge, Canada 11.UArctic Russian Information Center, Yakutsk, Russia 12.UArctic Online Catalogue Office, Scandinavian Seminar, Amherst, MA, USA Our Location : Offices

19. Our Information Services the UArctic website www.uarctic.org, contains further information on our programs, organization and publications, as well as current and archived news items UArctic produces a monthly electronic newsletter called “Shared Voices” to subscribe, enter your name and email on our submission form at http://www.uarctic.org  media  sharedvoices newsletter or contact the International Secretariat at secretariat@uarctic.org http://www.uarctic.org

20. Administration President Lars Kullerud Director of Administration and University Relations Administrative Secretary Outi Snellman Riitta Aikio Website www.uarctic.org Email secretariat@uarctic.org