We are currently experiencing a surge in interest from journalists around the world. Normally, we make a point of responding to all inquiries from international media, but right now the demand is extraordinary. As a small university, our main focus is on our educations, research and research-based teaching, and we have to prioritize our resources. We hope you will understand that in the current situation we cannot meet all requests. Please contact our communication office
15
Jan
News | 15. January 2025
Mari Kleist is new pro rector at Ilisimatusarfik
The board at Ilisimatusarfik is pleased to announce the appointment of Mari Kleist as the new pro rector - and she will take up her new position on 1 February 2025
17
Jan
News | 17. January 2025
Arctic cooperation program
Applications for funding from the Arctic cooperation program are open again
13
Jan
News | 13. January 2025
The Greenlandic sled dog listed in the Guinness Book of Records
The Greenlandic sled dog has been listed as one of the world's oldest dog breeds in the 2026 edition of the Guinness Book of Records, based on the results of the Greenlandic-Danish Qimmeq project based at Ilisimatusarfik
22
Jan
News | 22. January 2025
Children's book author moves into Ilisimatusarfik
Eight authors will spend the next two years at seven different universities where, with working grants from VELUX FONDEN, they will inspire and be inspired by researchers and students
31
Jan
News | 31. January 2025
Study reveals the crucial role of polar bear hunting dogs in a changing Arctic
A new study published in Arctic Science, A Study of Nanorriutit - Polar Bear Hunting Dogs in Avanersuaq, sheds light on the vital role of nanorriutit - specialized sled dogs used for polar bear hunting - in Greenland’s northernmost communities
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