Open lecture
“The ongoing climate change and its global and regional drivers” with Siiri Wickström
In this open lecture Siiri Wickström from Skred AS talks about the ongoing climate change and its global and regional drivers.
News
Research, open lectures and student life from Longyearbyen.
Earlier
September 2026
- Open lecture“Security Politics: Russia in the Arctic” with Kari Aga MyklebostHow does the warfare in Ukraine affect Russia’s posture in the Arctic, and what does it mean for Norway?
- StudiesUNIS drop-in Q&A sessionThinking of applying but still have questions about how to apply, studies on Svalbard or your application? Our study advisers will help you on the way.
- StudiesInformation webinar: UNIS spring courses 2027Learn more about the courses offered at UNIS and what it is like to study in the High Arctic.
- Student lifeJoin the 4th edition of SCOPEOn 13–14 November the students of UNIS invite all students to the Student-led Conference on Polar Environments, a conference by and for students.
- StudiesReady to spend your next spring semester in the High Arctic?The application web has opened for the spring semester. Apply before 1 October to join the spring courses in 2027.
July 2026
- ResearchUNIS marine biologists join the first Arctic Ocean 2050 expeditionFour marine biologists from UNIS join the very first expedition of the Arctic Ocean 2050 research programme, searching nearly 4,000 metres below the surface.
- Student life“New Student” evening at UNISAfter the mandatory Safety Week, all new students are welcome to an informal, social evening at UNIS.