Arctic workshop 13-14. May

(á føroyskum trýst her)

Organizers: Research & Enterprise Unit, University of the Faroe Islands and Aalborg University - AAU Arctic.

Location: Fróðskaparsetur Føroya, Aulan, Frælsi 20, Tórshavn

The challenges in the Arctic require new ways of organizing and collaborating on research and teaching, which we will look closer at in this workshop based on experiences from the Faroe Islands.

The workshop will present and discuss insights and perspectives for Arctic research, education, and logistics around innovation, capacity building, and socially relevant knowledge as we open the doors to increased interdisciplinary and collaborative research. We call it Arctic Science in Action.

Program:

13. May

8.30-9.00: Official opening

9.00-10.00: Thematic presentations

• Climate changes and adaptation

• Sustainable development and innovation

• Infrastructure 

• Building and construction 

• Monitoring and data

• Security and Society 

10.00-10.30: Coffee Break 

10.30-12.00: Breakouts along above themes 

12.00-12.30: Plenum feedback from working groups 

12.30-13.15: Lunch 

13.15-14.30: Introduction to and committee work in Arctic working groups (education, logistics & research) 

14.30-15.00: Feedback and take-aways from groups

15.00-15.45: Improving research collaboration in the Realm: Panel discussion 

15.45-16.00: IASC Arctic Science Summit Week 2026 in Aarhus 

16.00-17.00: Poster session and networking

19.00-22.00: Dinner

14. May

9.00-10.00: Arctic research in the Realm: Thoughts from funders 

10.00-11.00: Group plenum presentations on possible themes and avenues for further cooperation

11.00-12.00: Road trip departure and lunch on the way

12.00-17.00: Industry visits (TBA) followed by excursion.

17.00: Return to Tórshavn, goodbye