The new UArctic Thematic Networks are:
Thematic Network on Arctic Telecommunications and Networking
Hosted by: University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
Lead: Karl Kowalski, Chief Information Technology Officer
Thematic Network on Working in the Arctic
Hosted by: Northern Arctic Federal University, Russia
Lead: Natalia Simonova, Head of Psychology Dept., Institute of Pedagogics and Psychology
Thematic Network on Model Arctic Council
Hosted by: University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
Lead: Brandon Boylan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science
Thematic Network on Northern Nursing Education
Hosted by: University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Lead: Heather Exner-Pirot, Strategist for Outreach and Indigenous Engagement
Thematic Network on Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education
Hosted by: University of Lapland, Finland
Lead: Tuija Turunen, Professor, Faculty of Education
Thematic Network on UArctic World Ensemble
Hosted by: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Lead: Kjell Magne Maelen, Dekan, Faculty Administration
Hosted by Buryat State University, the discussions segment of the annual Council meeting continues June 16-17, as part of the Science and Education Conference entitled – Arctic Dialogue in the Global World.