Through research, education and cooperation - Ilisimatusarfik is shaping the Arctic
News|27. June 2025
Celebrating and being proud at Ilisimatusarfik
On Friday 27 June 2025, Ilisimatusarfik was buzzing with life and joy as we held this year's summer graduation - a day dedicated to celebrating the 69 new bachelors and 10 masters who can now call themselves graduates
Graduation
Summer
News|23. June 2025
Now it's official: Ilisimatusarfik law degree opens the door to the entire legal system
Historic news for Greenlandic lawyers: The law degree from Ilisimatusarfik now gives access to positions as judge, lawyer and prosecutor - both in Greenland and Denmark
Law program
Ilisimatusarfik
News|21. June 2025
New professor at Ilisimatusarfik: Steven Arnfjord
Ilisimatusarfik has a new professor - and it is a well-known and appreciated figure: Steven Arnfjord
Professor
Steven Arnfjord
News|19. June 2025
Nordlys network celebrates anniversary
In 2025, the Nordlys network marks its 30th anniversary - and Ilisimatusarfik was of course there to celebrate the anniversary in style at this year's annual meeting, which this year took place at University of Copenhagen in Denmark
Nordlys network
Anniversary
News|17. June 2025
Who has the right to tell our story?
When you visit Greenland's National Museum, you can encounter some of the most famous finds in our history: eight mummified humans from the Qilakitsoq settlement near Uummannaq
Qilakitsoq
Sara Næss Elleskov
News|12. June 2025
Ilisimatusarfik takes over coordination of UArctic funds for Greenland, the Faroe Islands & Denmark
Ilisimatusarfik is now the sender when UArctic funds are awarded to projects in Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark
UArctic
north2north
News|11. June 2025
New research sheds light on 4,000 years of wolf-human-dog relations in Greenland
How do sled dogs react when wolves come near?
Press release
Sled dogs & wolves
News|10. June 2025
Greenland in the midst of global crises
How does Greenland respond when crises hit the Arctic? Associate Professor Rasmus Leander Nielsen from Ilisimatusarfik examines this question in a new research article that has just been published in the journal Internasjonal Politikk
Arctic Council
Rasmus Leander Nielsen
News|06. June 2025
Research, community & future
Two North Atlantic universities have signed a new cooperation agreement to strengthen education, research and knowledge sharing across the islands
Ilisimatusarfik
Fróðskaparsetur Føroya
News|05. June 2025
Greenland & Ukraine: Two countries, one challenge
In a research article, Associate Professor Javier Arnaut from Ilisimatusarfik, together with fellow researchers Volodymyr Byba, Larisa Zhukova and Natalia Pinchuk, highlights how mining plays a crucial role in the economies of both Greenland and Ukraine
Javier Arnaut
Volodymyr Byba
News|03. June 2025
Fish, fjord & community
On 31 May, there were big smiles and excited expectations when our international guest students set off on the traditional fishing trip
Fishing trip
International guest students
News|12. May 2025
The world came to Ilisimatusarfik
On Friday 9 May, Ilisimatusarfik was transformed into an international hub as this semester's International Kaffemik offered tastes from around the world - served by our international guest students
International Kaffemik
International guest students
News|08. May 2025
Student teachers working with ice
How to give student teachers greater ownership concerning knowledge of ice?
Student teachers
Russell Glacier & Point 660
News|01. May 2025
HM King Frederik X visited Ilisimatusarfik
On Wednesday 30 April 2025, HM King Frederik X visited Ilisimatusarfik
Press release
HM King Frederik X
News|30. April 2025
Millions to Arctic research
Good news for researchers interested in the Arctic: Independent Research Fund Denmark has just published a new call for thematic funding for Arctic research projects
Arctic research
Independent Research Fund Denmark
Future events
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19. August 2025
PhD defense: Sara Olsvig
On Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 13.00, Sara Olsvig from the Institute of Society, Economics & Journalism at Ilisimatusarfik will defend her PhD thesis titled "Win the hearts and minds - Superpower influence on national self-determination - How relations between Greenland and the United States affect Greenland’s selfdetermination in times of increased international focus and tension in the Arctic."
Sara Olsvig
Live streaming
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21. August 2025
Course module for outreach & shelter staff
Are you ready to make a difference for people in vulnerable life situations?
Course module for outreach & shelter staff
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22. August 2025
Thinking about studying in Greenland?
Are you considering applying to Ilisimatusarfik as an international guest student?
Online info session
International guest students
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29. August 2025
Introduction for international guest students
We are very excited to welcome all our new international guest students to Ilisimatusarfik
International guest students
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01. September 2025
Semester start 2025
We look forward to welcoming all of our many new students to semester start at Ilisimatusarfik
Semester start 2025
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