Through research, education and cooperation - Ilisimatusarfik is shaping the Arctic
News|14. November 2025
Soon 1500 publications
Our researchers are increasingly making their mark - locally, nationally, and internationally
Publications
Research
News|12. November 2025
Mari Kleist appointed as new rector of Ilisimatusarfik
The board of Ilisimatusarfik has appointed Mari Kleist as the university's new rector, and she will officially take up the position on 1 December 2025
Press release
Mari Kleist
News|07. November 2025
Interpreters and translators should be recognized as pioneers
Here in Greenland, interpreters and translators often have to create new Greenlandic legal language
Therese Lind Benhardt
Press release
News|05. November 2025
A chapter ends: Gitte Adler Reimer steps down as rector of Ilisimatusarfik
After eight years as rector and as an indispensable part of Ilisimatusarfik, Gitte Adler Reimer is stepping down
Gitte Adler Reimer
Press release
News|29. October 2025
Learning festival: focus on humanities subjects
On 16 - 17 October 2025, Ilisimatusarfik was buzzing with life, ideas, and academic reflection when the Learning Festival 2025 kicked off
Learning festival
Institute of Learning
News|23. October 2025
Ilisimatusarfik participates in international research project on depopulation and the future of nature
Ilisimatusarfik is partner in the new international research project REVIVE: Restoring Ecosystems in the Face of Depopulation Via Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Revive
Erasmus+
News|21. October 2025
Major research collaboration to map young people's views on natural sciences in the Danish Realm
The project is part of the international ROSES study and is led by Absalon University College and University of Copenhagen in close collaboration with researchers and educational institutions in Greenland and the Faroe Islands
The Novo Nordisk Foundation
Natural science in the Danish Realm
News|16. October 2025
Six UArctic projects launched with Kingdom of Denmark funding
A doubling of funding within the Kingdom enables six projects to address urgent challenges and opportunities in the Arctic
UArctic
Network
News|14. October 2025
Humans and dogs created the Arctic together
How have humans survived, settled, and adapted in some of the harshest conditions on the planet? The answer is four-legged
Press release
Evolutionary Anthropology
News|10. October 2025
Public attitudes toward crime and sentencing
On Monday, Naalakkersuisut published a new study that provides insight into how the population assesses the judgments of the judicial system
Study
Anette Storgaard
News|26. September 2025
Ilisimatusarfik's Annual Celebration: 2 new honorary doctorates & 3 new PhDs
On Friday, Ilisimatusarfik celebrated its traditional Annual Celebration - a day on which we celebrate both our work and our role in society
Annual celebration
Press release
News|25. September 2025
Henrik Wilhjelm
A great friend of Greenland, Greenland researcher, author, priest, teacher, and rector in Greenland, honorary doctor at Ilisimatusarfik and University of Copenhagen, has passed away
Henrik Wilhjelm
In memoriam
News|12. September 2025
Annemette Hejlsted appointed professor
Ilisimatusarfik is delighted to welcome another professor to its ranks - Annemette Hejlsted
Annemette Hejlsted
Professor
News|09. September 2025
The independent study of the IUD case is being released today
The study examines the IUD case and other contraceptive practices in Greenland and at boarding schools in Denmark with Greenlandic students from 1960 to 1991
Press release
IUD case
News|03. September 2025
New international guest students
A fantastic start to the academic year is underway – and once again this year, we are more than excited to welcome an exciting group of new international guest students to Ilisimatusarfik
Ilisimatusarfik
International guest students
Future events
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08. December 2025
Mette Malene Motzfeldt Jensen's PhD defense
The Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University and Ilisimatusarfik are pleased to invite to PhD defense by Mette Motzfeldt Jensen, MD, who will defend her thesis entitled: Cold Metabolism and Brown Adipose Tissue Activation in Inuit and Danes
PhD defense
Live streaming
Event
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12. December 2025
Free jazz concerts
So come along for a jazzy afternoon / evening with Jim Milne Trio at Ilisimatusarfik
Jim Milne Trio
Jazz
Event
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24. January 2026
Free jazz concerts
So come along for a jazzy afternoon / evening with Jim Milne Trio at Ilisimatusarfik
Jim Milne Trio
Jazz
PhD defense
Aalborg University and Ilisimatusarfik are pleased to invite you to Mette Motzfeldt Jensen’s PhD defense on 8 December 2025
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