Ilisimatusarfik as centre for Arctic research

For a number of years, Ilisimatusarfik has argued that we should be the key and natural focal point for Arctic research - that we should be the center of a so-called research hub in Greenland.

The basic idea for this research hub is that Ilisimatusarfik is the central coordinating body for the many foreign researchers in Greenland.

When Ilisimatusarfik becomes a key player in this regard, it will benefit all of Greenland - because Arctic research (and research in general) plays a major role in developing the Greenlandic society in relation to innovation, business development, knowledge building etc.

It also provides a greater opportunity for anchoring all the Arctic research in the Greenlandic society - so we can all benefit from it.

There are many advantages in establishing a research hub with Ilisimatusarfik as the central coordinating body:

• We establish a greater focus on Arctic research to be anchored locally, thereby benefiting the Greenlandic society
• We can help improve Greenlandic educational institutions and our many different learning environments
• We can achieve an increased number of international researchers in connection with research projects, conferences, seminars etc.
• There is a greater opportunity for well-educated Greenlanders to move home again because of an improved professionally strong environment

Therefore, a research hub will not only be the next natural step for Ilisimatusarfik - it will also benefit all of Greenland.