Through research, education and cooperation - Ilisimatusarfik is shaping the Arctic
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
News|16. April 2025
New research center opened: Will strengthen knowledge about learning & education in Greenland
Insight and interaction were on offer when Ilisimatusarfik opened the doors to the Greenland Research Center for Learning and Education on 9 April
Press release
New research center
News|15. April 2025
Do you want to be a guest lecturer at Ilisimatusarfik?
Are you passionate about your profession and want to share your knowledge with students?
Guest lecturer
Ilisimatusarfik
News|11. April 2025
Our journalism students got the exclusive opportunity to interview the Prime Minister
On Friday, April 4th, our journalism students got a unique chance to try their hand at one of the most demanding disciplines in the profession - a solo interview with a top politician
Journalism students
Ilisimatusarfik
News|02. April 2025
Greenland Center for Health Research - annual report 2024
Greenland Center for Health Research has just released their annual report for 2024, which focuses on sustainability and capacity building
Annual report 2024
Greenland Center for Health Research
News|19. March 2025
Successful workshop on SafeHarbour Greenland: Focus on strengthening families and reducing placements
On Friday, 14 February 2025, an inspiring workshop was held on SafeHarbour Greenland - an ambitious project that aims to reduce the number of children placed in out-of-home care in Greenland
SafeHarbour Greenland
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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
Ilisimatusarfik
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02. - 17. September 2025
CASES 2025 - a unique summer course
Ilisimatusarfik is proud to help organize the exciting summer course CASES 2025 | Complex Inequalities and Regional Perspectives - East Greenland, taking place from 2 - 17 September 2025
Summer course
Cases 2025
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