THE UARCTIC

Based in Finland, the University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a network of universities, research institutes and other organizations in the fields of education and research dealing with all issues related to the Arctic region.

UArctic builds and strengthens the collective resources and infrastructure that enable member institutions to better collaborate on common Arctic issues.
Through cooperation in research, education and outreach, UArctic builds human capacity in the Arctic and promotes and forges global partnerships. Established by the Arctic Council, UArctic is also committed to the United Nations principles of sustainable development.

UArctic's values:

• Circumpolar: UArctic carries the voices of the North
• Inclusive: UArctic embraces cultural and linguistic diversity and gender equality.
• Respect: UArctic encourages relationships of respect, trust and partnership, and considers the perspectives and knowledge of northern Aboriginal peoples.
• Collaboration: UArctic is committed to supporting participatory approaches to knowledge generation and sharing.
• Openness: UArctic is committed to reducing all barriers to cooperation across borders, cultures and academic systems
• Influence: UArctic provides knowledge-based advice to decision-makers that supports sustainable development in the Arctic.

What will Aix-Marseille Université's membership in UArctic allow?

• develop,implement and expand partnerships with member universities
• deploy the opportunity to converge the interests of the different partners
• identify avenues of collaboration on various themes in the field of research and training

UARCTIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

Aix-Marseille Université has joined the large UArctic network which counts more than 160 members, mainly from the following regions and countries Europe, Canada, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, USA, China.

For more information, we invite you to visit the UARCTIC website.