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Research focus: Independent study of contraceptive practices in Greenland from 1960 to 1991
What's happening at Ilisimatusarfik?
News|23. February 2024
Winter graduation
Friday 23 February 2024 was a great day at Ilisimatusarfik, where 31 bachelors and 5 masters graduated
Press release
News|21. February 2024
3-year research project awarded 4.8 million to improve the conditions of homeless people
In collaboration with Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq, the new research project Ilaassaagut is now initiating a comprehensive effort to address the challenges of homelessness
Press release
Steven Arnfjord
News|20. February 2024
Research leadership appointed for the historical study of the relationship between Greenland and Denmark
In June 2023, Naalakkersuisut and the Danish government agreed on the terms of reference for the historical study of the relationship between Greenland and Denmark - now, the two countries have jointly appointed the research leadership team that will spearhead the study of the countries' interconnected histories
Press release
Daniel Thorleifsen
Tenna Jensen
News|07. February 2024
Dive into the cultural stories of Greenland
The Department of Language, Literature & Media has a new curriculum for the bachelor's program, and the first students can start the program on 1 September 2024
New curriculum at Ilisimatusarfik
News|06. February 2024
Obituary: Jean Malaurie
The renowned French researcher, Jean Malaurie, died on 5 February 2024 at the age of 101
Obituary
Jean Malaurie
News|23. January 2024
Arctic Cooperation Program
Once again, it is now possible to apply for the Arctic Cooperation Program
Arctic Cooperation Program
News|15. January 2024
Funds allocated to 3 new PhD projects at Ilisimatusarfik
Greenland Research Council has recently distributed funds to various research projects - including 3 new PhD projects at Ilisimatusarfik
3 new PhD projects
News|15. January 2024
New professor at Ilisimatusarfik
After 12 years at Ilisimatusarfik, with countless research projects and publications, we now have the pleasure of wishing Maria Ackrén congratulations with the appointment as professor
Maria Ackrén
News|14. January 2024
Demise of the Crown
Ilisimatusarfik wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude for your Majesty's exceptional service as Queen of the Kingdom of Denmark for an impressive 52 years
Demise of the Crown
News|20. December 2023
Year in review - UN SDGs
We are pleased to present our easy-to-read edition of Ilisimatusarfik's efforts in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
UN SDGs
News|20. December 2023
Year in review - Internationalization & Communication
During 2023, our office of Internationalization & Communication has worked hard to strengthen Ilisimatusarfik's international presence
Internationalization & Communication
News|20. December 2023
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Another year is almost over, and on behalf of Ilisimatusarfik, I would like to thank all students, employees and partners for a great collaboration in 2023
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
News|15. December 2023
When a Greenlandic speech of resistance was crowned the Danish Speech of the Year
In the reasoning, given by the judging panel for the selection of the speech, it is mentioned that the speech had a changing effect - it led to new practices for language selection in the Danish Parliament
Danish Speech of the Year
News|13. December 2023
Santa Lucia at Ilisimatusarfik
During a time where classes are slowly coming to an end and exams are currently underway, we must not forget the Christmas spirit
Santa Lucia
News|06. December 2023
Eight new teachers in natural geography
On Tuesday 5 December and Wednesday 6 December, eight students completed their main subject in 'Natural geography'
Press release
Future events
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Mar
Event | 19. March 2024
International Social Work Day 2024
Department of Social Work at Ilisimatusarfik invites you to International Social Work Day 2024
Social Work Day
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May
Event | 23. - 24. May 2024
Language ideologies and inequality with a perspective on the Arctic
The contemporary sociolinguistic situation in the Arctic calls for an engagement with language ideologies and inequality, examining the diverse and unpredictable ways in which language form part of everyday inequalities - this conference invites papers examining and discussing issues within this context
Conference
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Oct
Event | 02. - 03. October 2024
Foreign language material development
The purpose of the seminar is to communicate grammatical differences in Greenlandic, Danish and English in order to develop, write and publish material for foreign language teaching in the respective languages
Seminar
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