Renewed cooperation agreement between Pinngortitaleriffik and Ilisimatusarfik strengthens research & education

Pinngortitaleriffik and Ilisimatusarfik are pleased to announce that we have renewed our cooperation agreement, marking a new chapter for both institutions.

The renewed agreement strengthens our shared ambition to advance research and education in Greenland through increased collaboration across disciplines.

The renewed agreement focuses on a wide range of important initiatives that will benefit students, researchers and society as a whole.

Among other things, the agreement includes:

• Interdisciplinary research & PhD projects - ensuring closer collaboration between researchers from both institutions, with a focus on cutting-edge research.
• Joint seminars & conferences - we will organize a series of knowledge sharing events that promote dialogue on current research areas and issues.
• Establishment of SILA bachelor in biology in Pikialaarfik - a significant step towards expanding educational opportunities in biology in Greenland.
• Affiliation of Pinngortitaleriffik researchers at SILA bachelor in biology - ensuring that students have access to expert knowledge from leading researchers during their educational program.
• Involving Pinngortitaleriffik in the development of SILA bachelor in biology - a collaboration that ensures that the educational program is relevant and at the forefront of the latest research.
• Organizing joint public events - to raise awareness and engagement of science and research in society at large.
• Collaboration on the development of Campus 2 - a long-term project to expand the existing Ilimmarfik campus and strengthen the framework for both research and teaching.

Rector Gitte Adler Reimer says:

”With the renewed cooperation agreement between Pinngortitaleriffik and Ilisimatusarfik, we look forward to continuing our close collaboration, which will help strengthen Greenland's position in research and education - and together we can create new opportunities for students and researchers and ensure that our institutions remain at the forefront of knowledge and development in the Arctic”.

For further information - please contact rector Gitte Adler Reimer at [email protected] or +299 38 56 02.