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Stephen Livingstone | Sheffield University

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Stephen Livingstone | Sheffield University

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Lead scientist

Field of research:

Glaciology

Research taking place at:

Kangerlussuaq area (west Greenland) (SLIDE project and GRuMPS) and outlet glaciers inland of Nuuk (GRuMPS).

About the project:

SLIDE project | Subglacial Lakes at Issunnguata Sermia: Dynamics and Evolution. This project aims to investigate how subglacial lakes impact ice sheet hydrology and ice dynamics.

GRuMPS project | Greenland RUnoff Monitoring from Passive Seismology. This project aims to test the feasibility of using passive seismology to monitor runoff from land and water-terminating glaciers.

Looking for:

foster collaboration among researchers and stakeholders and share logistics

Time period:

June and August/early September

Link: SLIDE / Home

Contact:

Name: Stephen Livingstone

Affiliation: Sheffield University

Mail: s.j.livingstone@sheffield.ac.uk

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SLIDE (Subglacial Lakes on Issunguata Sermia - Dynamics and Evolution) is a NERC Standard grant project, investigating the properties of subglacial lakes underneath a West Greenlandic glacier.

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Cécile de Sérigny | Students on Ice expeditions

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Cécile de Sérigny | Students on Ice expeditions

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Expedition Manager

Field of research:

Indigenous Youth engagement

Research taking place at:

Looking at bringing a ship with youth and scientist in Greenland. (still planning)

About the project:

Students on Ice expeditions take youth participants from around the world on unforgettable educational journeys to the Arctic, Antarctic, and many places in between. A team of scientists, Elders, artists, musicians, historians, knowledge keepers, visionary leaders, engage and support youth in their learning journeys. Together, they learn from one another while developing a deeper understanding of these important regions, their histories and complexities, and foster a commitment to climate action, building healthy communities, and environmental stewardship. The outcome is an experience that changes perspectives and inspires action and initiatives for a nature positive world.

Looking for:

Networking and understanding local communities and scientific challenges and successes on the west coast of Greenland

Link:

SOI Foundation - Home

Contact:

Name: Cécile de Sérigny

Affiliation: Students on Ice Foundation

Mail: cecile@soifoundation.org

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Captain and ocean engineer

Field of research:

Logistics for polar research

Research taking place at:

Narsaq region

About the project:

I work for Laurent Geoffroy / Protero-Litho2 project (2023-2025), funded by the French Polar Institute.
We've been supporting Arctic research with our sailboat Vagabond since 2000 in Greenland, Nunavut, Svalbard.

Time period:

June 15 to July 15, 2025

Links:

PROTERO-LITHO2 - Geo-Ocean

Protero-Litho2 project, Greenland | Vagabond

Contact:

Name: Eric Brossier

Affiliation: Sailboat Vagabond

Mail: eric@vagabond.fr

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PhD fellow

Field of research:

Bioarchaeology

Research taking place at:

Uummannaq

About the project:

In recent years, there has been a growing movement within bioarchaeology to reassess its approach to the treatment of ancestral remains of Indigenous Peoples. However, despite this increased focus, there has been given little attention to the role and impact of bioarchaeological research on the human remains of Inuit in Greenland. As global recognition of Indigenous rights grows, bioarchaeology in Greenland also needs to critically reflect on its past missteps, acknowledge the significance of Inuit ancestors, and engage more meaningfully with descendant communities to understand their research priorities.

This project focuses on the research and dissemination of eight mummified individuals from the 1400s found at the Qilakitsoq Peninsula in Uummannaq. The project emphasizes integrating the perspectives, knowledge, and priorities of the Uummannaq community in both research and dissemination. The initial research visit is scheduled for August 2025 and will focus on raising awareness of the project through community events. Additionally, I will observe interactions between tourists and the site to gain a deeper understanding of how both locals and visitors engage with and disseminate the site.

Time period:

11. August - 1. September

Contact:

Name: Sara Næss Elleskov

Affiliation: Ilisimatusarfik

Mail: sane@uni.gl

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Sara Bran |  Inspire/ icearthope  under supervision from Sorbonne

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Sara Bran |  Inspire/ icearthope  under supervision from Sorbonne

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Expédition leader

Field of research:

Bioacoustics

Research taking place at:

Qaanaaq région

About the project:
Artist and explorer
I founded and lead the research unit INSPIRE within the ngo ICE ART HoPE
We run science art and ingeneering programs , focusing on scientific mediation through art and solutions development
with a low tech direction
Our research field in Greenland focuses on bioacoustics ,narwhals and soundscapes , in Qaanaaq region

Time period:

Field work in Summer to be soon extended to spring and fall , then in winter

Looking for:

Partners and founding

Contact:

Name: Sara Bran

Affiliation: Bioacoustics and art

Mail: Bioacoustics and art

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Master student

Field for research:

Memory studies

About the project:

I'm preparing a PhD proposal on how cultural heritage projects of the Arctic Council reflect and shape postcolonial dynamics between Denmark and Greenland and what its implications are for Arctic diplomacy and geopolitics.

Looking for:

I am looking for researchers with knowledge of the Arctic Council, its projects and where to find relevant data

Contact:

Name: Noa Evers

Affiliation: Aarhus University

Mail: noaevers@outlook.com

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Research faculty

Field of research:

Communication, community-science collaboration

About the project:

A social scientist with the Greenland Hazards Project, which is funded through the United States National Science Foundation to map geophysical change along Greenland's coasts.

Looking for:

Is interested in connecting with social scientists interested in research collaborations.

Research taking place in: Nuuk & Uummannaq

Link: 4-D at VT - Projects

Contact:

Name: Jessica Rich

Affiliation: Communication community-science collaboration.

Mail: jessicarich@vt.edu

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Associate professor

Field of research:

Glaciology

About the project:

The SLIDE (Subglacial Lakes Under Isunguata Sermia, Dynamics and Evolution) project aims to determine how water is stored in lakes under the Greenland Ice Sheet, how they drain and evolve through time, and their wider impact on water drainage and the flow of ice.

Research taking place: Isunguata Sermia, SW Greenland, close to Kangerlussuaq

Link: SLIDE / Home

Contact:

Name: Liz Bagshaw

Affiliation': University of Bristol, UK

Job title: Associate professor

Mail: liz.bagshaw@bristol.ac.uk

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SLIDE (Subglacial Lakes on Issunguata Sermia - Dynamics and Evolution) is a NERC Standard grant project, investigating the properties of subglacial lakes underneath a West Greenlandic glacier.

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PhD-student

Field of research:

Small, independent contemporary art institutions (kunsthalles)

About the project:

What is the role of small, independent contemporary art institutions in relation to digital technology? What are the current imaginaries surrounding this relationship, and how can we engage with these imaginaries to empower ourselves through the strengths of these institutions?E.g. is there a scepticism towards using digital technologies in cities with high populations, where the access to audiences and collaborators is simple compared to art institutions in more remote areas? Could there be new, important ways of interacting across borders that could change and animate different dynamics between small contemporary art institutions?

Looking for:

I would be very interested in connecting with art professionals that have an interest in new ways of operating as institutions through and with digital technology

Contact:

Name: Iben Mosbæk

Affiliation: Aarhus University

Mail: im@cc.au.dk

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Jakob strand | Aarhus University, Ecoscience

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Jakob strand | Aarhus University, Ecoscience

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Senior researcher

Field of research:

Marine Pollution

Location:

Sisimiut, Tasiilaq, Nuuk & Qaqortoq

About the project:

Currently involved in three projects on plastic pollution in Greenland
- SUMAG-project: Beach litter surveys in different areas of west and east Greenland, and plastic ingestion by seabirds, cooperation with a local contact network
ArcSolution: Contaminant and Plastic pollution, study sites not settled yet
Plastic in waste water: two sites in West Greenland

Link:

SUMAG3 | Isaaffik the arctic gateway

Contact:

Name: Jakob Strand

Affiliation: Aarhus University

Mail: jak@ecos.au.dk

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Head, AAU Arctic

Field of research:

Social science

Permafrost and it's societal consequences

Link:

UArctic - University of the Arctic - EduPermaGR Project to Develop Permafrost Education in Greenland

Contact:

Name: Carina Ren

Affiliation: Aalborg University

Mail: Ren@ikl.aau.dk

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Professor

Field of research:

Climate research and Long range transport of atmospheric pollution

Research taking place at:

at Villum Research Station at Station Nord in Northeast Greenland

About the project:

We host a long series of scientific studies of environmental change related to human release of pollutants and climate forcers. We have build a new research station that can host most scientific disciplines.

Looking for:

We are always looking for users of the Villum

Link:

Villum Research Station, Station Nord

Contact:

Name: Henrik Skov

Affiliation: Aarhus University

Mail: hsk@envs.au.dk

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PhD student

Field of research:

Limnology

About the project:

Given the increasing frequency of drought and extreme precipitation events in South Greenland, my project explores the response of freshwater lakes in an agricultural setting to changing hydroclimate across multiple timescales. I have deployed lake metabolism and lake level sensors across a set of lakes to understand how lake oxygen and water level respond to extreme weather events. I also collected sediment cores in the same set of lakes and am reconstructing carbon burial, nutrient isotopes, and diatom-inferred lake level to understand the historical role of climate and land-management on lake ecosystems.
My project is apart of the University of Maine SAUNNA NRT and together, we have been working with sheep farmers to learn about the importance of lakes in the agricultural system and record observations of historical lake change.

Contact:

Name: Amanda Gavin

Affiliation: University of Maine

Mail: amanda.gavin@maine.edu

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PhD Candidate

Field of research:

Geography, Political Geology

Researche taking place:

Qaqortoq/ Narsaq

About the project:

My PhD focuses on expanding the field of political geology to better understand the social, political, and environmental challenges of mineral development in SW Greenland.

My research is dedicated to investigating the crosscutting relationships between geological knowledge, colonial activities, and political power and calls for greater understanding around the role of the subsurface in creating surface politics while also better incorporating indigenous ways of knowing the land into land-use development around mining projects. I have been especially engaged in the Ivittuut Cryolite mine and the community of Arsuk, but will be expanding my research to cover the Ilímaussaq rare-earth deposit behind Narsaq in the Tunulliarfik Fjord. I have visited many settlements on the west coast and am actively involved in reshaping geo-education and geo-heritage in Greenland to better reflect indigenous values and connections with culture and people. I view my role as a mediator between stakeholders to create futures where all land-use activities are given equal time in development planning.

Looking for:

I am looking for research partners and local contacts who find value in this work and would like to connect and engage in conversations.

Contact:

Name: Thomas Hale

Affiliation: University of Delaware

Mail: thale@udel.edu

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Kirsten Seestern Christoffersen | University of Copenhagen

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Professor

Field of research:

Arctic biology with focus on freshwater ecosystems

Research taking place:

Qeqertarsuaq, Narsaq, Zackenberg and Station Nord

About the project:

My research projects focus on ecological changes in Arctic/Alpine lakes that are strongly influenced by ongoing environmental changes such as glacial retreat, reduced ice-cover, warming and changed land-use. Project activities in 2025 include a) high-resolution measurements of light, temp and oxygen, b) implications of seasonal variation in ice cover, and c) microbial activity.
My aligned educational activities includes bachelor and master student projects, and corporation with local school teachers to provide the pupils with hands-on natural science experience.

Also, as station manger of Arctic Station at Qeqertarsuaq, the staff and I strive to provide the best possible infra-structure for researcher and scholars visiting station.

Looking for:

Guidance for outreach activities that target the public in Greenland

Contact:

Name: Kirsten Seestern

Affiliation: University of Copenhagen

Mail: kchristoffersen@bio.ku.dk

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NAPA - The Nordic Institute in Greenland, Nuuk Katuaq - Cultural Center, Imaneq, Nuuk

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Pipaluk Lykke | NAPA - Nordens Institut i Grønland

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Pipaluk Lykke | NAPA - Nordens Institut i Grønland

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Rådgiver

Field of research:

None

About the project:

The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official body for inter-governmental co-operation in the Nordic Region. It seeks common solutions wherever and whenever the countries can achieve more together than by working on their own.

NAPA administrates the Nordic Arctic Programme. This programme has three main goals:

Goal 1: A socially resilient Arctic
Goal 2: An economic resilient Arctic
Goal 3: A climate and environmental resilient Arctic

Looking for:

Researchers and developers that are interested in building projects across the Nordic, serving civil societies, indigenous peoples, and contribute to development of attractive and socially viable local communities in the Arctic across generations, support development of local business opportunities and sustainable economic growth in the Arctic that directly contribute to promote green transitions and sustainable circular economy.

Contact:

Name: Pipaluk Lykke

Affiliation: NAPA - Nordens Institut i Grønland

Mail: pipaluk@napa.gl

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PhD student

Field of research:

Linguistics

About the project:

The Shades of Grammar project investigates word formation in three Indigenous languages of the Americas, one of these being Kalaallisut. The primary aim is to gain a better understanding of how speakers of polysynthetic languages like Kalaallisut produce and process language.

Time period:

Summer 2026

Looking for:

I'm looking for potential research partners!

Contact:

Name: Tess Huijting

Affiliation: University of Groningen

Mail: t.l.huijting@rug.nl

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Barbara Hinterstoisser | BOKU-University, Vienna, Austria

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Barbara Hinterstoisser | BOKU-University, Vienna, Austria

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Retired university professor

Field of research:

physical chemistry; infrared spectroscopy;

About the project:

no specific project right now as fresh retired; Academic focus spans Academic focus spans wood and natural materials chemistry, infrared spectroscopy, and innovative teaching methods. former key positions at BOKU, such as Chairperson of the Working Group on Equal Opportunities (2001-2007) and Vice Rector for Teaching and International Affairs (2010–2018). Contribution to the establishment of the DCNA (Disaster Competence Network Austria) and we4DRR networks and led the development of Austria's first university emergency plan.
So there is space and knowledge to contribute to projects in the Arctic which I know from several winter and summer activities in Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland and norther Scandinavia
Passionate mountaineer and ski tourer, and active as a rescue dog handler and avalanche safety trainer

Looking for:

knowledge transfer

Contact:

Name: Barbara Hinterstoisser

Affiliation: BOKU-University, Vienna, Austria

Mail: barbara.hinterstoisser@boku.ac.at

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PhD Student

Field of research:

Climate science/oceanography/glaciology

Research taking place:

NW Greenland or South Greenland

About the project:

I study iceberg distributions in the fjords of NW Greenland, but am hopeful to expand to other geographic areas of Greenland. I also am part of an NRT that does work in South Greenland.

Link:

SAUNNA Home - Systems Approaches to Understanding and Navigating the New Arctic

Contact:

Name: Allie Berry

Affiliation: University of Maine

Mail: allison.berry1@maine.edu

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SAUNNA Home - Systems Approaches to Understanding and Navigating the New Arctic

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Arctic Systems Science at UMaine The University of Maine’s new National Science Foundation sponsored Systems Approaches to Understanding and Navigating the New Arctic (SAUNNA) National Research Traineeship (NRT) is focused on the challenges of complex socio-environmental changes in the Arctic, the impacts of which are striking and widespread, both in the region and more broadly […]

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Jørn Martin Bank | Arctic Expedition Supply Greenland ApS

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Jørn Martin Bank | Arctic Expedition Supply Greenland ApS

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Expedition Coordinator

Field of research:

Operator of transport and logistics

Research taking place:

NorthEast Greenland

About the project:

Arctic Expedition Supply (AES) offers transport with boat and logistic support out of Constable Pynt / Ittoqqormiit and up to Zackenberg. Support outside this area can be arranged.
AES is a flexible alternative to plane and helicopter. We can move up to 6 passengers or 2.000 kg cargo with a cruising speed at 25 knot. The boats are all approved by The Danish Maritime Authority and the personnel educated to commercial boattransport.

Link:

Arctic Expedition Supply

Contact:

Name: Jørn Martin Bank

Affiliation: Arctic Expedition Supply Greenland ApS

Mail: jmb1979@live.dk

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AES is an operator that assists with unique experiences and field research in the arctic regions around the world. We do not have pre-planned packages as we tailor our support to customer needs. AES is a “soup-to-nuts” service organization if that’s what’s needed. If the customer is experienced, our service might only be a service-check in a consultative role. As the staff are ex-members of the Dog Sledge Patrol Sirius that operates in the deserted and cold National Park of Northeast Greenland, this specific area is close to our hearts. Therefore, if you want to have a unique experience and visit areas where nobody has been before or shall perform a scientific research study either on land or sea, we offer our assistance. Not only assistance in a traditional way but as something new in that part of Greenland, we are now capable of transporting people and equipment on an adequate and comfortable boat, enabling you to be more flexible and agile than with the traditional means of transport. Looking forward to serving you. Best regards, Hasse, Asbjørn and Jørn Martin

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Mathilde Tuborg | Bispebjerg Hospital and Dronning Ingrids Sundhedscenter

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Mathilde Tuborg | Bispebjerg Hospital and Dronning Ingrids Sundhedscenter

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MD, PhD student

Field of research:

Health and Medical Sciences

About the project:

My PhD project will investigate the prevalence, knowledge, risk factors, allergies (Type I and IV), and the skin microbiome associated with hand eczema in the fishing industry in Greenland. The overall vision with this research project is to improve skin health and the quality of prevention and treatment of skin diseases in Greenland and the Arctic societies in general.

Contact:

Name: Mathilde Tuborg

Affiliation: Bispebjerg Hospital and Dronning Ingrids Sundhedscenter

Mail: mathildetuborg@gmail.com

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Roland Brandtjen | IU International University of Applied Science

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Roland Brandtjen | IU International University of Applied Science

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Professor

Field of research:

European studies

Research taking place:

online og i Grønland

About the project:

Jeg undersøger kollektive identiteter og deres indvirkning på billedet af Grønland, Europa, EU, den europæiske integrationsproces og europæisering samt den ønskede grad af selvstændighed i i alt 94 europæiske regioner, herunder Grønland. Der gennemføres årlige undersøgelser i Grønland fra januar til marts. Ekspertinterviews til et bogprojekt finder sted i marts.

Contact:

Name: Roland Brandtjen

Affiliation: IU International University of Applied Science

Mail: roland.brandtjen@iu.org

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PhD fellow

Field of research:

Political economy/social sciences

About the project:

In my doctoral research I investigate the overarching question of how politics of value underpin rare earth mineral mining in South Greenland. A broad understanding of “value” is applied, which accounts for both monetary and non-monetary value, as well as differing temporalities.

Data collection will be carried out via ethnographic research methods like qualitative interviews, participant observations, document analysis, as well as my own field notes. I am cognizant of the risks of research fatigue and am very open to feedback and input on how to best mitigate this in my research.

Looking for:

Contacts, research partners, tips for ethnographic fieldwork

Contact:

Name: Bjørk Tørnqvist

Affiliation: Roskilde universitet

Mail: bjoerkt@ruc.dk

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PhD student

Field of research:

Climate change adaptation

About the project:

The Arctic is rapidly warming, which has started to limit access to the trail networks used by Inuit communities. My project aims to examine the impacts that future climate change may have on trail use and the resulting social and economic impacts on trail users. In this research, which will be focused on the communities of Qeqertarsuaq and Kangerluk, climate model data and trail access models will be used to determine under what weather conditions trails become unusable. This information will be combined with traditional Inuit knowledge to determine optimal adaptation responses.

Looking for:

Translators, Kalaallit trail users based in Qeqertarsuaq and Kangerluk

Contact:

Name: Sanola Sandiford

Affiliation: University of Leeds

Mail: gysns@leeds.ac.uk

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Lisa Luken | University of Southern Maine

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Lisa Luken | University of Southern Maine

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PhD Student/Graduate Research Assistant

Field of research:

leadership/entrepreneurship/sustainable rural development

About the project:

I am currently working with the Maine-Greenland Collaborations team on a variety of projects related to sheep farming, wool entrepreneurs, and rural community sustainability.

Looking for:

research partners on the topics of entrepreneurship, leadership and/or sustainablity

Link:

MAINE-GREENLAND COLLABORATIONS

Contact:

Name: Lisa Luken

Affiliation: University of Southern Maine

Mail: lisa.luken@maine.edu

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Paula Gerstenblatt | University of Southern Maine

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Paula Gerstenblatt | University of Southern Maine

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PhD faculty

Field of research:

Social work, arts-based research and community practice, community-university partnerships, climate

Research taking place:

South Greenland and Nuuk at present

About the project:

Maine-Greenland Collaborations is a project that combines art with the social and natural sciences to explore cultural, environmental, and socio-economic changes facing coastal communities in Maine and Greenland.

We are also working on Intersecting Ecologies, the project’s art and community practice component, launched on Long Island, ME (USA) in 2020. Since then, we have expanded our work to include the Kujataa region of South Greenland, a partnership with the University of Greenland in Nuuk, and the Sears Island area in Maine. Research and creative activities include interviews with coastal residents, arts-based community workshops, walks across diverse landscapes, and educational and cultural exchanges.

Through these activities, a repository of transcripts, photographs, videos, and sound recordings serves as a basis for informing and creating intersecting narratives about changing ecologies and lived experiences of residents in Maine and Greenland. Our work is shared through art exhibitions, scholarly papers, and public programs to build beneficial, reciprocal relationships between Maine and Greenland communities.

Link:

MAINE-GREENLAND COLLABORATIONS

Contact:

Name: Paula Gerstenblatt

Affiliation: University of Southern Maine

Mail: paula.gerstenblatt@maine.edu

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Jan Piribeck | University of Southern Maine

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Jan Piribeck | University of Southern Maine

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Co-PI Greenland research

Field of research:

art and social science

Research taking place:

Nuuk and South Greenland

About the project:

Maine-Greenland Collaborations is a project that combines art with the social and natural sciences to explore cultural, environmental, and socio-economic changes facing coastal communities in Maine and Greenland.

I'm involved specifically in the project’s art, social science, and community practice component, launched on Long Island, ME (USA) in 2020. Since then, our team has expanded our work to include the Kujataa region of South Greenland, a partnership with the University of Greenland in Nuuk, and the Sears Island area in Maine. Research and creative activities include interviews with coastal residents, arts-based community workshops, walks across diverse landscapes, and educational and cultural exchanges.

Link:

MAINE-GREENLAND COLLABORATIONS

Contact:

Name: Jan Piribeck

Affiliation: University of Southern Maine

Mail: janp@maine.edu

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Cecilie Juhl Thaarup | The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)

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Cecilie Juhl Thaarup | The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)

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PhD student

Field of research:

Marine Geology

Research taking place:

North Greenland - Independence Fjord

About the project:

Glacier dynamics of Independence Fjord, North Greenland since 10.000 years.
Paleoenvironment on the Greenland side and Svalbard side of the Fram Strait.
The data is collected, but not analysed yet.

Contact:

Name: Cecilie Juhl Thaarup

Affiliation: The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)

Mail: ceciliet@unis.no

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Field of research:

programme management

Research taking place:

SW Greenland

About the project:

GreenFjord is a multi-annual and mulit-disciplinary programme studying fjords in SW Greenland from 2022-2026: https://greenfjord-project.ch/

Looking for:

We would like to invite eveyone interested to join our outreach events in September. This could be simply by participation, or joining the planning etc.

Time period:

Different field trips over the summer (tbc). Two outreach events are planned 6-8 Sept in Narsaq and 9-10 Sept in Qaqortoq

Link:

Green Fjord

Contact:

Name: Nina Schuback

Affiliation: Swiss Polar Institute

Mail: nina.schuback@swisspolar.ch

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Southern Greenlandic fjord systems are emblematic landscapes at the heart of the socio-economic and cultural environments of local communities.

Accelerated climate change impacts southern Greenland fjord ecosystems and livelihoods profoundly on land and in the ocean. Fjords are particularly vulnerable because they lie at the nexus between the cryosphere, ocean, land, atmosphere and biosphere.

Within GreenFjord, we will explore the socio-cultural and environmental interactions by focusing our research on two different fjord systems: a marine and a terrestrial terminating glacier. Our efforts are organized around six clusters: cryosphere, land, ocean, atmosphere, biodiversity and human.

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Southern Greenlandic fjord systems are emblematic landscapes at the heart of the socio-economic and cultural environments of local communities. Accelerated climate change impacts southern Greenland fjord ecosystems and livelihoods profoundly on land and in the ocean. Fjords are particularly vulnerable because they lie at the nexus between the cryosphere, ocean, land, atmosphere and biosphere.

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Ethan Carr | University of Colorado, Boulder

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Ethan Carr | University of Colorado, Boulder

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PhD Researcher/Student

Field of research:

Glaciology

Research taking place:

Proglacial region of SW Greenland

About the project:

I am researching GLOF events from the Greenland Ice Sheet to understand how they are changing in the changing climate. Thus far everything has been done with remote sensing as I do not have the funds or experience to lead field work, so I am looking for potential connections where I could be a field volunteer to gain experience.

Looking for:

Research partners and fieldwork mentors

Contact:

Name: Ethan Carr

Affiliation: University of Colorado, Boulder

Mail: Ethan.carr@colorado.edu

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Kirsten Christoffersen | University of Copenhagen

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Kirsten Christoffersen | University of Copenhagen

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Professor

Field of research:

Terrestial bioloy and freshwater ecology

About the project:

As manager of Arctic Station I ad iceand skpport the approx. 20 projects that take place at the station during 2025. Subjects span from microbiology to whales. In addition, I have my own reseach projects focusing on freshwater ecology.

Time period:

March to October

Link:

Arctic Station – University of Copenhagen

Contact:

Name: Kirsten Christoffersen

Affiliation: University of Copenhagen

Mail: Kchistoffersen@bio.ku.dk

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Arctic Station closes for guests from 1.9.2021 due to renovation and expects to open again in the summer of 2022.

Status: in preparation

Environment at Disko

Arctic Station is situated on the beautiful island of Disko, Greenland, with splendid wildlife and nature. Read more

Arctic Station outside Qeqertarsuaq

The small town of Qeqertarsuaq. Read about the town

Field studies at Disko Bay

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Arctic Station closes for guests from 1.9.2021 due to renovation and expects to open again in the summer of 2022. Status: in preparation Environment at Disko Arctic Station is situated on the beautiful island of Disko, Greenland, with splendid wildlife and nature. Read more Arctic Station outside Qeqertarsuaq The small town of Qeqertarsuaq.

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CEO

Field of research:

Robotics for environmental data collection in the arctic

Marble is a drone company, leading the Aria-funded "Arctic DronePort" project which aims to reduce by 1,000x the $/km2 of data required to forecast the Greenland Ice Sheet tipping point. We do this by using fleets of small, high speed fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing aircraft deployed from robotic hangars. In the next two years, we aim to demonstrate the full system with a scientific use case on the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, with the support of the University of Bergen and Inuit drone operators.

Looking for:

Anyone interested in real time data about the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier and surrounding area.

Link:

Marble

Contact:

Name: Mathieu Johnsson

Affiliation: Marble

Mail: mat@marble.aero

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Kristine Juul | Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi, Roskilde Universitet

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Kristine Juul | Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi, Roskilde Universitet

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Lektor emerita

Field of research:

Asian migration to the Arctic, notably to Greenland.

Research taking place:

Mainly Ililissat and Nuuk.

The number of Asian migrants in the Arctic regions, including Greenland, has increased rapidly, particularly since 2021. Where Asian migrants in the beginning mostly were employed in the fish-processing factories, in hotels and restaurants and in cleaning in the larger cities, they now occupy positions within supermarkets, transportation, construction, filling in jobs also in smaller hamlets. Recently Asians have also been employed in the care sector, to counter serious lack of staff in kindergardens and old peoples homes.
Although the Asian population by and large have been welcomed to Greenland, relatively little attention has accorded to their settling process and integration into Greenlandic society. Little is known about their backgrounds, their expectations and plans for the future, and on the challenges and even outright obstacles encountered both with regards to jobs, housing and visa conditions.A need exists for providing more in depth information about the, not least, the following areas:
1). The trajectories of the first-comers and how this has formed later immigration structures and relations
2). Educational, social and geographical background of various migrant groups
3). Support structures and aims related to current migration
4) the lived experiences of migration
5) Political representation: Voice and representation of migrant workers in local communities.

Looking for:

research partners and information about funding possibilities.

Contact:

Name: Kristine Juul

Affiliation: Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi, Roskilde Universitet

Mail: kristine@ruc.dk

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Department head

Field of research:

Climate, hydrology, glaciology, cryosphere

Research taking place:

5 climate stations spread on the south east coast between Prins Christians Sund and Illoqqortoormiut.

TUNU
Greenland’s neighbour to the east - the southbound superhighway of the ocean conveyor to the deep western boundary current - will potentially be affected by changes to the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) and the climate. TUNU will focus on the boundary between the GrIS and the subpolar Gyre.

Long term in-situ monitoring of climate parameters from this region of Greenland are scarce, in demand and sought after by stakeholders internationally and nationally. The east coast of Greenland is long, remote, sparsely populated, mountainous, contains a protected national park and with harsh climate conditions which all have been causes for the poor monitoring efforts.

Contact:

Name: Anders Læsøe

Affiliation: ASIAQ

Mail: anl@asiaq.gl

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Associate Professor (lektor)

Field of research:

Arctic Studies (SSH)

Contact:

Name: Lill Bjørst

Affiliation: University of Copenhagen

Mail: lillrastadbj@gmail.com

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Tracy Michaud | University of Southern Maine/ Arctic Education Alliance

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Tracy Michaud | University of Southern Maine/ Arctic Education Alliance

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PI

Field of research:

Sustainable tourism management/ educational collaborations

Research taking place:

South Greenland, East and West Greenland

AEA fosters collaboration between institutes of higher education between USA And Greenland. I focus on sustainable tourism and the US Travel Market but help foster other collaborations as well.

Looking for:

Those in US interested or already partnering with Greenlandic Institutions of higher education. Any Greenlandic Higher Education institute that wants to partner with a US Institition

Contact:

Name: Tracy Michaud

Affiliation: University of Southern Maine/ Arctic Education Alliance

Mail: tracy.michaud@maine.edu

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Programme Specialist

Field of research:

Climate Tipping Points

Research taking place:

Greenland and Internationally

ARIA is a UK government agency funding the Forecasting Tipping Points Programme. This programme will: innovate and deploy calibrated observations, validate critical processes in models, and unite these to create an early warning system for climate tipping points. We look to demonstrate a compelling proof-of-concept that such an early warning system can be affordable, sustainable and justified, despite the low-likelihood nature of these events. The focus of the programme is the Greenland Ice Sheet and Sub Polar Gyre. ARIA can fund teams internationally.

Looking for:

Researchers and teams interested in conducting research that will better enable us to predict climate tipping points and when they will occur.

Contact:

Name: Jessica Humphreys

Affiliation: ARIA

Mail: jessica.humphreys@aria.org.uk

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Arnarak Patricia Bloch | Centre for Public Health in Greenland

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Arnarak Patricia Bloch | Centre for Public Health in Greenland

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Phd Student

Field of research:

Suicide Prevention

This Ph.D. project investigates protective factors that help Greenlandic youth overcome suicidal behavior. It focuses on how young people who have survived suicide attempts regain resilience and navigate life’s challenges. By exploring their stories, the project identifies key elements such as a sense of belonging, connections to nature, and community support in fostering mental health.
The study employs qualitative methods, including interviews conducted in Greenlandic, ensuring cultural relevance and depth. It also integrates community-based participatory research, emphasizing collaboration with local stakeholders. Findings will be used to create practical tools, such as educational materials and a documentary video, aimed at supporting suicide prevention efforts in Greenland.
Aligned with the country’s national suicide prevention strategy, Qamani (2023), the project aims to address gaps in understanding protective factors in Greenlandic suicide research. Beyond its scientific contributions, it will offer actionable recommendations for institutions, professionals, and citizens, focusing on fostering resilience and well-being.
By engaging communities and emphasizing strengths rather than solely addressing risks, this research seeks to empower Greenlandic youth, contributing to long-term mental health improvements. Through national and international collaboration, the outcomes will be shared widely to benefit Arctic communities facing similar challenges.

Link:

Young people in Greenland and suicide prevention. Using stories from Greenlandic youth who have survived suicide attempts to develop and understand protective factors for suicidal behavior and well-being | Isaaffik the arctic gateway

Contact:

Name: Arnarak Patricia Bloch

Affiliation: Centre for Public Health in Greenland

Mail: apb@sdu.dk

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Konstantin Gavazov | Swiss Polar Institute (SPI)

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Konstantin Gavazov | Swiss Polar Institute (SPI)

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Science support

Field of research:

Terrestrial ecology

Research taking place:

SW Greenland

About the project:

The SPI-funded research programme Green Fjord is planning the organisation of an outreach event in Narsaq and Qaqortoq https://greenfjord-project.ch/greenfjord-outreach-event-september-2025/. Besides local communities and schools, we expect also stakeholders to be represented at these events and hope the Arctic Hub can spread the word as plannings get more concrete.

Looking for:

stakeholders contacts

Time period:

6-11 September 2025

Link:

Green Fjord

Greenlandic Fjord ecosystems in a changing climate: socio-cultural and environmental interactions (GreenFjord) | Isaaffik the arctic gateway

Contact:

Name: Konstantin Gavazov

Affiliation: Swiss Polar Institute (SPI)

Mail: konstantin.gavazov@swisspolar.ch

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Programme Manager

Field of research:

policy

Contact:

Name: youri skaskevitch

Affiliation: European Commission

Mail: youri.skaskevitch@ec.europa.eu

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Christina Steffens | University of Hamburg, CEN

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Christina Steffens | University of Hamburg, CEN

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Project coordinator

Field of research:

soil science

Research taking place:

Blæsedalen, Disko-Island

About the project:

The project MOMENT (Permafrost Research Towards Integrated Observation and Modelling of the Methane Budget of Ecosystems) will close important gaps in the process understanding of the methane cycle in northern latitudes using innovative laboratory studies and multi-scale methane flux observations on Disko Island, Greenland based on state-of-the-art infrastructure. Along hydrological gradients it will be analysed, how varying soil-biochemical properties affect the small-scale variations of the soil-atmosphere fluxes of methane.

Time period:

Field trips of MOMENT researchers to Blæsedalen during the period June 30th to September 17th 2025

Looking for:

information

Link:

Project MOMENT - Permafrost research of methane budget : University of Hamburg

Contact:

Name: Christina Steffens

Affiliation: University of Hamburg, CEN

Mail: christina.steffens@uni-hamburg.de

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Director - CEO

Field of research:

Stratospheric Platforms for Earth Observation

Research taking place:

Currently in UK and Tropics, intention to operate from Iceland, Greenland and Antarctic.

About the project:

Project CryoWatch is ARIA funded. The team will progress the development of an affordable, solar-power, ultra-persistent, High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS), stationed in the stratosphere. The team’s vision is to make HAPS, which is currently too expensive for many researchers, available to the scientific community to use when monitoring remote regions.

Time period:

Summer months April to September

Looking for:

Exploration of Earth Observation payloads and use cases operated on Stratospheric platforms

Link:

Voltitude – Unlocking the stratosphere

Contact:

Name: Paul Stevens

Affiliation: VOLTITUDE LTD

Mail: paul.stevens@voltitude.co.uk

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Voltitude is a passionate team of engineers and scientists who have decades of experience in aviation, space, and defence. We are world renowned for our expertise and knowledge of High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS), both fixed wing and lighter than air.

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PhD student

Field of research:

Ethical research

About the project:

The framework and importance of research in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland). I will be doing interviews and ethnographic observations to analyze potentials and possibilities for research in Kalaallit Nunaat, and how research can be beneficial for the well being and resilience of the population.

Contact:

Name: Paninnguaq Boassen

Affiliation: Ilisimatusarfik

Mail: pabo@uni.gl

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Sophie Elixhauser | University of Vienna

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Sophie Elixhauser | University of Vienna

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Research Fellow

Field of research:

anthropology

About the project:

Snow2School is an interdisciplinary citizen science research project on snow changes in Austria and Greenland. The project involves students from Atuarfik Edvard Kruse in Uummannaq (Greenland) and BORG Eisenerz in Austria as junior researchers. Climate scientists from the University of Graz and social anthropologists from the University of Vienna are also involved. We have several goals with this project. From a natural science perspective, we want to better understand changes in snow cover in Austria and Greenland. From a social science perspective, we want to learn more about changing snow conditions and how they affect people's lives. We also want to introduce young students from both countries to different ways of doing science and we facilitate intercultural online meetings between the junior researchers from both countries.

Looking for:

networking and exchange

Time period:

The duration of the project is 2023 - 2025. This year we are planning a field trip to Uummanna in March/April 2025.

Link:

Snow2School

Contact:

Name: Sophie Elixhauser

Affiliation: University of Vienna

Mail: sophie.elixhauser@univie.ac.at

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Laurent Geoffroy | University of Western Brittany European Institute of the Sea (IUEM)

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Laurent Geoffroy | University of Western Brittany European Institute of the Sea (IUEM)

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Lead scientist

Field of research:

Plate tectonics, geodynamics, earth physics

Research taking place:

Narsaq and around

Our research consists in understanding the meaning of the so-called Gardar Province in the framework of the early stages of plate tectonics. The mid-Proterozoic Gardar magmatic system in SW Greenland is at odd with any model related to classical plate tectonics. In particular the giant dyke system is very enigmatic in terms of crust and lithosphere rheology. Our 3 years program, ending 2025, includes significant field activities (geology and geophysics).

Looking for:

Yes, we need great and urgent help from greenland parties for this project

Link:

PROTERO-LITHO2 - Geo-Ocean

Contact:

Name: Laurent Geoffroy

Affiliation: University of Western Brittany European Institute of the Sea (IUEM)

Mail: laurent.geoffroy@univ-brest.fr

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PhD student

Field of research:

Tourism

Research taking place:

Primarily Nuuk, secondarily Ilulissat

Tourism destination development is the centre of the project. The objectives are to map out the existing and potential tourism capacities in Greenland and create a place-specific model for destination development which contributes to a holistic and sustainable development.

Contact:

Name: Heidi Vorre

Affiliation: Aalborg University

Mail: heidiae@create.aau.dk

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Danita Burke | University of Southern Denmark

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Danita Burke | University of Southern Denmark

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Field of research:

International Relations; Cultural Studies

About the project:

Addressing EU stigma of seal hunting

Looking for:

Looking for local stakeholders/rightsholders who might be interested in attending project information sessions or receiving information via email on project outputs/results

Link:

X. It’s what’s happening / X

Contact:

Name: Danita Burke

Affiliation: University of Southern Denmark

Mail: burke@sam.sdu.dk

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Anne Laugesen | UK Science and Innovation Network - British Embassy Copenhagen

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Anne Laugesen | UK Science and Innovation Network - British Embassy Copenhagen

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Science diplomacy

Field of research:

Facilitating UK-Greenland science collaboration (across scientific disciplines)

Research taking place:

Several locations - but Nuuk is probably it

Supporting partnerships between UK-based and Greenlandic researchers through dedicated funding initiatives, joint workshops, knowledge-exchange, public engagement, and policy dialogues.

Looking for:

Staying updated to be able to facilitate connections and advise researchers

Contact:

Name: Anne Laugesen

Affiliation: UK Science and Innovation Network - British Embassy Copenhagen

Mail: Anne.laugesen@fcdo.gov.uk

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Business Development Manager

Field of research:

Environmental sciences

Research taking place at:

West Greenland (Nuuk to Ilulissat)

Our project EO4Hazard, maps seabed topography in shallow depth areas as well as local tidal conditions in Greenlandic fjord systems. The data is produced based satellite remote sensing data. The project is a feasibility study with the aim at upscaling to cover all of Greenland.

Contact:

Name: Mikkel Bojesen

Affiliation: DHI

Mail: mihb@dhigroup.com

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Paul Castañeda Dower | University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Paul Castañeda Dower | University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Associate Professor

Field of research:

Economics

Research taking place:

To be determined

My project is not yet funded. I am also trying to obtain funding to visit Ilisimatusarfik.

Contact:

Name: Paul Castañeda Dower

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mail: pdower@wisc.edu

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VP Research

Field of research:

Engineering

Research taking place:

Northen Scandinavia and Iceland as is, but would like to extend to Greenland

About the project:

General logistics setups and solutions for high north.

Contact:

Name: Gunnar Stefansson

Affiliation: UArctic

Mail: gunnar.stefansson@uarctic.org

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Kelli Park | University of Southern Maine

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Kelli Park | University of Southern Maine

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PhD Student

Field of research:

Education/sustainable tourism

Research taking place at:

South Greenland/Maine

I'm currently involved with the Arctic Education Alliance, which is an initiative designed to develop partnerships between higher education institutions in Greenland and the U.S. (Maine). Our current focus has been on sustainable tourism development with an emphasis on indigenizing and decolonizing educational curricula.

Contact:

Name: Kelli Park

Affiliation: University of Southern Maine

Mail: kelli.park@maine.edu

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Business Development

Field of research:

Earth Observation

Research taking place at:

Nuuk - Ilulissat coast

Development of methodology based on satellite data and machine learning for mapping submerged reefs and depth conditions along the coast of Greenland. In-situ data collection and open workshop in Nuuk 2025. Partners: NFC, DTU, AKO, Greenland Police

Looking for:

Partners who can assist with collection of in-situ depth data from shallow areas 0-10 meters in Nuuk Fjord and along the west coast up to Ilulissat.

Contact:

Name: Niels Broge

Affiliation: DHI Group

Mail: nibr@dhigroup.com

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CEO, geochemist

Field of research:

Geology, Biology, Geophysics

Research taking place at:

Ikka Fjord, SW Greenland

The IKKA project has been running for 30 years and conducted research in Ikka Fjord studying the submarine columns of ikaite. There are close to thousand columns in a very small area of the fjord, and this is the only place in the world where they exist. They are furthermore unique by the ecosystem that's in the interior of these columns. We are a large group of researcher from various countries who are working on mineralogy, geochemistry, marine geophysics, marine biology, microbiology, oceanography, and even some archaeology.

Looking for:

just sharing information

Link:

IKKA project – Stockmann & Sturkell

The Ikaite columns - past and future, and prospects in a changing Arctic | Isaaffik the arctic gateway

Contact:

Name: Gabrielle Stockmann

Affiliation: The IKKA project

Mail: gabrielle@jarvik.dk

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Carolin Löscher | University of Southern Denmark

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Carolin Löscher | University of Southern Denmark

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Associate professor

Field of research:

marine biology

Research taking place at:

Greenlandic waters

I am interested in marine primary production and how it changes in the face of climate change to develop more accurate predictions on the impact of climate change in this important part of the world

Contact:

Name: Carolin Löscher

Affiliation: University of Southern Denmark

Mail: cloescher@biology.sdu.dk

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Sanne Vammen Larsen | Aalborg University

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Sanne Vammen Larsen | Aalborg University

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Associate Professor - researcher and teacher

Field of research:

Environmental assessment and planning

Research taking place at:

Tasiilaq (secondary Nuuk)

It is about meaningful stakeholder engagement, looking at experiences in Canada, Greenland and Norway (Sápmi). We have been to Tasiilaq previously and will now go back to share results locally and in Nuuk.

Contact:

Name: Sanne Vammen Larsen

Affiliation: Aalborg University

Mail: sannevl@plan.aau.dk

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Charlotte Ottendahl | University of Southern Denmark

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Charlotte Ottendahl | University of Southern Denmark

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PhD student

Field of research:

Public Health

Research taking place at:

Nationally

Meeqqat Peqqissut and Greenland Population Health Survey 2024-2026

Children’s health in Greenland faces significant challenges, yet systematic evidence to assess health status and social determinants is limited. Over a third of children experience vulnerabilities such as alcohol misuse, domestic violence, or abuse, particularly under the age of 11. These experiences increase the risk of long-term health issues, burdening society and healthcare systems. Existing studies focus on isolated outcomes, such as vaccination coverage or infant mortality, without addressing broader life-course trends. The Meeqqat Peqqissut project seeks to close these gaps by integrating cross-sectoral data to explore how social determinants and trauma affect children’s health over time, promoting equal opportunities for a healthy future.

The Greenland Population Health Survey 2024-2026 builds on a legacy of public health monitoring initiated in 1993, aligned with the national health strategy Inuuneritta. These surveys provide critical data for shaping public health policies and advancing research. The latest survey will gather representative data from across Greenland, including remote areas, through a combination of interviewer-administered questionnaires, Sharing Circles, and selective non-invasive clinical examinations.

Link:

Befolkningsundersøgelsen i Grønland

Sunde børn

Contact:

Name: Charlotte Ottendahl

Affiliation: University of Southern Denmark

Mail: cbha@sdu.dk

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Formålet med Befolkningsundersøgelsen 2024-2026 er specifikt at følge udviklingen af Naalakkersuisuts folkesundhedsprogram Inuunerittas indikatorer for folkesundhed samt at beskrive og analysere andre sundhedsforhold, der er relevante for Selvstyret og kommunerne.

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Colleen Strawhacker | National Science Foundation

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Colleen Strawhacker | National Science Foundation

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Field of research:

Convergence Systems Science

About the project:

Funder

Contact:

Name: Colleen Strawhacker

Affiliation: National Science Foundation

Mail: colstraw@nsf.gov

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Postdoc

Field of research:

Civil engineering in the arctic

About the project:

Implementation of the sustainable certification system DGNB in a Greenlandic context.

Contact:

Name: Naja Friis

Affiliation: DTU

Mail: nfri@dtu.dk

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Associate Professor

Field of research:

Marine governance and coastal communities

No plans/projects per date

Contact:

Name: Rikke Becker

Affiliation: Aalborg University

Mail: rbj@plan.aau.dk

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Anne Lise Kappel | University of Greenland

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Anne Lise Kappel | University of Greenland

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Assistent professor and PhD fellow

Field of research:

Work environment

Research taking place at:

Uummannaq, Ilulissat, Sisimiut, Maniitsoq and Nuuk

About the project:

Greenland is experiencing a rapid modernisation with a transition from a culture based on hunters and fishers to a labour market based on salaried employment. A part of this process is establishment of self-government rule, although the work environment legislation is still under Danish jurisdiction. Through a survey of companies in the land-based activities difficulties in meeting the legislation requirements were revealed. You can read the article here: https://arcticyearbook.com/arctic-yearbook/2023/2023-scholarly-papers/489-occupational-safety-and-health-in-greenland-a-chapter-to-be-written

We have continued to in-depth case studies aiming to understand how the regulatory requirements are interpreted and implemented into workplace practice by Greenlandic managers and workers. Furthermore, the underlying reasons and connection to the Greenlandic realities and cultural aspects are highlighted in order to identify where to adjust the implementation practice to meet a higher compliance level.

Contact:

Name: Anne Lise Kappel

Affiliation: University of Greenland

Mail: alka@uni.gl

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Professor

Field of research:

glaciology / geophysics

About the project:

I have a project that is investigating the recent appearance of very large crevasses on the ice sheet, about 150 km inland from Ilulissat. I have a project that is investigating the stability of the grounding zone at Petermann Glacier about 300 km north of Qaanaaq. I have a project that is using satellite imagery to create an inventory of geothermal springs around the entire ice-free periphery of Greenland, with sampling near Station Nord.

Looking for:

Connecting with local partners in small towns

Contact:

Name: William Colgan

Affiliation: GEUS

Mail: wic@geus.dk

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Post-doc/Stakeholdermanagement

Field of research:

social science

Research taking place at:

Disko Island and Nuuk

About the project:

GreenHAB is a research project aiming at understanding the risk of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Greenland waters. HABs are primarily known from temperate and warm coastal regions, but HAB-forming species have been increasingly detected in the Arctic Ocean.

This project is designed to improve our knowledge and prediction of HABs in Greenland and make this expertise available to Greenlandic society.

Looking for:

People who look at food security

Link:

GreenHAB – BMBF Project: Polar regions in transition

Contact:

Name: Maurits Halbach

Affiliation: Alfred-Wegener-Institute

Mail: maurits.halbach@hifmb.de

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Raakel Vuojolainen | University of Jyväskylä

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Raakel Vuojolainen | University of Jyväskylä

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PhD student

Field of research:

Socio-ecological complex systems & sustainability transformations

Research taking place at:

Arctic & Nordic

About the project:

I am a PhD student from University of Jyväskylä, in central Finland. My research focuses on complex systems and socio-ecological network modeling to better understand and manage sustainability transformations that are unfolding today, particularly in the Arctic and Nordic landscape. I am passionate about social justice, and incorporating sociological dimensions into environmental research to support diversity of perspectives, inclusivity of local communities, and opportunities for collaboration on decision-making practices. I am motivated to join this conference to learn about the research taking place in Greenland and perhaps connect with researchers for future projects relevant to sustainability and socio-ecological complex systems.

Looking for:

Contacts & research network

Contact:

Name: Raakel Vuojolainen

Affiliation: University of Jyväskylä

Mail: Vuojolra@jyu.fi

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Contaminant Hydrogeologist - Consultant

Field of research:

All contaminates in groundwater, surface water and soil

Field of Work:

Contamination of groundwater and impacts on ecological and human health receptors.  My work conducting and managing groundwater contamination investigations in various aquifers systems, specializing in bedrock contamination.

Chemical of interest:  All metals, solvents, fuels, and PFAS in groundwater, surface water, sediment, and soil.  My other area of expertise is military munition constituents and ordnance, UXO impacted sites.

My interest in Arctic Hub: I have always been interested in Greenland, the geology, the cultural, and the preservation of its unique natural resources.  I am interested in possible opportunities to become involved and collaborate on a project, on a volunteer basis, in an area involving the environment and environmental cleanup in Greenland.

Looking for:

Interested in environmental concerns in Greenland

Contact:

Name: Gina Calderone

Affiliation: Tetra Tech/World Federation of Scientists/ Nordic Volcanological Institute, Reykjavik

Mail: gina.calderone@tetratech.com

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Thomas Greve | Cosmic Dawn Center / DTU Space

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Thomas Greve | Cosmic Dawn Center / DTU Space

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Professor in astronomy

Field of research:

Astronomy

Research taking place at:

Denmark/Lyngby, Pituffik Space Space and Greenkand Summit Station

About the project:

To install the GISMO bolometer camera on the 12m Greenland Telescope at Pituffik Space Base in order to undertake surveys of the large-scale structure of the young Universe.

Link:

Greenland Telescope @Denmark – GLT@Denmark

Contact:

Name: Thomas Greve

Affiliation: Cosmic Dawn Center / DTU Space

Mail: Tgreve@space.dtu.dk

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Ceo

Field of research:

human science

Research taking place:

Uummannaq chikldrens hime

About the project:

documentgation since 2007 about orphanage children in Uummannaq

Looking for:

network

Contact:

Name: Klaus Gjede

Affiliation: Frameline

Mail: klaus@gjede.dk

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Kerim Hestnes Nisancioglu | University of Bergen / ILLU - Science and Art

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Kerim Hestnes Nisancioglu | University of Bergen / ILLU - Science and Art

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Professor of Climate Dynamics

Field of research:

Climate science, ice-ocean, sustainability

About the project:

I am coordinating ILLU - Science and Art in Ilulissat (https://www.facebook.com/ILLUscienceandarthub/) which is a collaborative effort in Ilulissat together with Avannaata Kommunia and local institutions. In addition to art and science residences, the venue hosts workshops and exhibits free and open to the public in collaboration with international partners. We also coordinate field programs in Disko Bay and Ilulissat Kangia as part of the ClimateNarratives project with a focus on ice-ocean interactions and the impact of Greenland melting on sea level (https://climatenarratives.w.uib.no).

Looking for:

We are open to host scientists and artists who need accommodation, a workshop or a venue for exhibits or events in Ilulissat. ILLU is non-profitt and based on use by the community. We are looking for similar efforts and ideas on how to best contribute as scientists and artists together with local communities.

Link:

Climate Narratives

ILLU science and art | Ilulissat | Facebook

Contact:

Name: Kerim Hestnes Nisancioglu

Affiliation: University of Bergen / ILLU - Science and Art

Mail: kerim@uib.no

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Marc Macias Fauria | University of Cambridge

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Marc Macias Fauria | University of Cambridge

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Professor

Field of research:

Arctic Terrestrial Ecology

Research taking place at:

Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata Municipality

About the project:

We study how large herbivores (caribou and muskox) influence the response of tundra vegetation to climate change, and how this affects Earth System processes, such as soil temperature, albedo, or the carbon cycle, amongst others.

Contact:

Name: Marc Macias Fauria

Affiliation: University of Cambridge

Mail: mm2809@cam.ac.uk

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Narissa Bax | Greenland Climate Research Centre

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Narissa Bax | Greenland Climate Research Centre

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Scientist

Field of research:

Marine Ecology

Research taking place at:

Nuuk, Kobberfjord, Sermilik and Ammassalik fjords in East Greenland and offshore.

About the project:

The BlueCea project, funded by the Faroese Research Council, aims to assess macroalgal blue carbon potential across the Greenland-Iceland-Faroe-Scotland Ridge, with a focus on carbon stock and diversity in East Greenland.

Link:

Polar Blue Carbon Research in Greenland - Greenland Institute of Natural Resources

Contact:

Name: Narissa Bax

Affiliation: Greenland Climate Research Centre

Mail: narissa.bax@gmail.com

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Penelope How | Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)

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Penelope How | Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)

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Data scientist

Field of research:

Glaciology

Research taking place at:

All across Greenland

About the project:

In 2007, Denmark launched the Programme for Monitoring of the Greenland Ice Sheet (PROMICE) to assess the mass loss of the Greenland ice sheet. The two major contributors to the ice sheet mass loss are surface melt and a larger production of icebergs through faster ice flow. PROMICE focuses on both processes. Ice movement and discharge are tracked by satellites and GPS. The surface mass balance is monitored by a network of weather stations in the melt zone of the ice sheet, providing ground truth data to calibrate mass budget models.

The Greenland Climate Network (GC-Net) was established in 1995 by Prof. Konrad Steffen at CIRES, to obtain knowledge of the mass gain and climatology of the ice sheet. The programme was funded by the USA until 2020, at which point Denmark assumed responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the weather station network. The snowfall and climatology are monitored by a network of weather stations in the accumulation zone of the ice sheet, supplemented by satellite-derived data products.

Together, the two monitoring programmes deliver data about the mass balance of the Greenland ice sheet in near real-time. We visit the weather stations each year for annual maintenance and instrument updates.

Link:

PROMICE - GC-NET

Contact:

Name: Penelope How

Affiliation: Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)

Mail: pho@geus.dk

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Léa NOLLOT | URCA: University of Reims Champagne Ardennes

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Léa NOLLOT | URCA: University of Reims Champagne Ardennes

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PhD Student

Field of research:

Philosophy, metaphysics

About the project:

I want to establish an initial partnership among researchers for a short mobility. In fact, I would like to discuss with the Greenlandic scientific community the concept of nature, and more precisely, the importance of the Inuit ontology as an inspiration for a more sustainable lifestyle for "Western" populations.

Looking for:

Help

Contact:

Name: Léa NOLLOT

Affiliation: URCA: University of Reims Champagne Ardennes

Mail: lea.nollot@gmail.com

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Kyli Cosper | Polar Field Services (National Science Foundation contractor)

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Kyli Cosper | Polar Field Services (National Science Foundation contractor)

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Logistics Project Manager/Estimator

Field of research:

Logistics

About the project:

NSF logistics contractor; support logistics for multiple NSF funded research projects and provide estimating services for proposals.

Contact:

Name: Kyli Cosper

Affiliation: Polar Field Services (National Science Foundation contractor)

Mail: kyli@polarfield.com

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Dan Giles | Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)

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Dan Giles | Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)

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Technical Specialist

Field of research:

Climate Tipping Points

About the project:

The ARIA tipping points programme aims to build an early warning system for climate tipping points. Specifically we are focusing on the North Atlantic sub-polar gyre and the Greenland ice sheet. The programme aims to fund the development of new sensor technology, the deployment of sensing systems and the improvement of modelling capabilities to create an early warning system.

Contact:

Name: Dan Giles

Affiliation: Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)

Mail: dan.giles@aria.org.uk

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Christof Pearce | Geoscience - Aarhus University

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Christof Pearce | Geoscience - Aarhus University

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Associate Professor

Field of research:

Paleoclimatology, Marine Geology

Research taking place at:

Northeast Greenland

About the project:

I study the history of the Greenland Ice Sheet, ocean variability and sea ice around Greenland by analyzing marine sediments. My interest lies in warm periods of the past, and how we put the modern ongoing changes in a long term perspective.

Contact:

Name: Christof Pearce

Affiliation: Geoscience - Aarhus University

Mail: christof.pearce@geo.au.dk

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Researcher

Field of research:

CO2 storage

Research taking place:

DTU

About the project:

Long term geological CO2 storage

cocapture

Contact:

Name: Jyoti Pandey

Affiliation: DTU Chemical Engineering

Mail:jyshp@kt.dtu.dk

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lise autogena | Narsaq international Research Station (NIRS)

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lise autogena | Narsaq international Research Station (NIRS)

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Director/Professor

Field of research:

art and science

About the project link:

Narsaq International Research Station (NIRS)

Contact:

Name: lise autogena

Affiliation: Narsaq international Research Station (NIRS)

Mail: lise@narsaqresearchstation.gl

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Narsaq International Research Station (NIRS)

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Narsaq International Research Station (NIRS)

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Narsaq is a geographic region where many of the most important decisions currently facing Greenland are at their most visible and urgent. These are long-term decisions about sustainable development, independence, mining, environmental protection, democracy, infrastructure, cultural heritage, climate change and Greenland's geopolitical role in the world.

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Beatriz Gill Olivas | Aarhus Universitet

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Beatriz Gill Olivas | Aarhus Universitet

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PostDoc

Field of research:

Biogeochemistry

Research taking place at:

near Nuup Kangerlua (rough co-ordinates: 65°07'00.0"N 50°10'00.0"W)

About the project:

The "Rocky Start" project aims to understand some of the mechanochemical reactions that were taking place on early Earth and which may have generated precursors to life. In order to do this, we require to collect rocks from this period, these can be found at the Isua

Supracrustal Belt.

Looking for:

Help in organizing logistics/others who might be working in a similar location

Contact:

Name: Beatriz Gill Olivas

Affiliation: Aarhus Universitet

Mail: b.gillolivas@envs.au.dk

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Liv Vilsgaard Christensen | Copenhagen University

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Liv Vilsgaard Christensen | Copenhagen University

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Student in Political Science

Field of research:

Postcolonialism: Danes in Inuit Nunaat

Research taking place:

Nuuk and Copenhagen

About the project:

In my thesis, I examine Danish self-perception in relation to Greenland, focusing on Danes in Greenland. Through fieldwork, I shed light on perspectives that are often overlooked in the political debate—particularly the role of Danes in the colonial legacy and our lack of self-awareness. While both the debate and research often center on Inuit, my thesis shifts the focus to the Danes themselves.

Looking for:

Others engaged in research employing a decolonial framework

Contact:

Name: Liv Vilsgaard Christensen

Affiliation: Student in Political Science at Copenhagen University

Mail: xbq975@alumni.ku.dk

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Tino Peplau | Leibniz University of Hannover, Institute of Earth System Sciences

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Tino Peplau | Leibniz University of Hannover, Institute of Earth System Sciences

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Field of research:

Soil science

About the research:

The project MOMENT aims on understanding the methane cycle in permafrost soils with a focus on terrestrial carbon cycles. MOMENT combines expertise from different institutions to collect field data and to improve global earth system models. We work on different scales and viewpoints from micro- to landscape scale to understand how methane is produced, emitted and taken up by the Arctic tundra. We work in Blæsedalen on Disko Island, where we do regular sampling of soils, pore water and greenhouse gases. Furthermore, we run a monitoring of soil temperature, moisture and redox potential at three sites of different hydrological conditions. My personal focus is on the dynamics of the redox conditions in the soils, iron-carbon coupling and the role of iron for potential stabilization or release of soil organic carbon, and biogeochemical transformation of soil organic matter in soils with different hydrological conditions.

Link:

https://www.moment-permafrost.uni-hamburg.de/en/uebermoment.html

Contact:

Name: Tino Peplau

Affiliation: Leibniz University of Hannover, Institute of Earth System Sciences

Mail: peplau@ifbk.uni-hannover.de

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Pernille Erland Jensen | Technical University of Denmark

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Pernille Erland Jensen | Technical University of Denmark

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Associate Professor

Field of research:

Arctic Engineering

About the project:

ArcticSewlutions aims to compile and create information on the type, efficiency, and properties of treatment options in cold and sparsely populated regions. In addition, it will also close the information gap on the occurrence of WW-related emerging contaminants in receiving waters near Arctic settlements.

Link:

https://www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/arcticsewlutions/

Contact:

Name: Pernille Erland Jensen

Affiliation: Technical University of Denmark

Mail: peej@dtu.dk

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Eline Lorenzen | University of Copenhagen

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Eline Lorenzen | University of Copenhagen

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Professor

Field of research:

Population genetics, molecular ecology, palaeoecology

Research taking place:

All over Greenland, it depends on the project. Work we are starting is based on bowheads in Disko and narwhals in Scoresbysound, so these perhaps would be good to start with.

About the project:

I have very different projects ongoing - several relate to understanding the genetic structuring, diversity, and demographic history cetaceans and polar bears using various biomolecules and ecological niche models. They include DNA and (for some) stable isotope analysis of tissue samples, fossils, marine sediments. I have a project starting soon that will investigate long-term interactions among interconnected species within a food-web, based on fossils retrieved from kitchen middens.

Link:

https://globe.ku.dk/research/molecular-ecology-and-evolution/lorenzen-group/

Contact:

Name: Eline Lorenzen

Affiliation: University of Copenhagen

Mail: elinelorenzen@sund.ku.dk

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Professor

Field of research:

Coastal communities, tourism, institutions, resilience.

About the project:

The project "Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North" (RETURN) is an international research project in tourism, supported by EU’s Northern Periphery and Arctic program (NPA). The project will explore models for tourism taxes, visitor contributions and voluntary payments so that these revenues best support local communities, nature conservation and climate adaptation. The project brings together academic research institutions from across the NPA region, Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland and Finland. The aim is to develop fair and effective systems that ensure that tourism contributes to the common good. The project will also serve as a knowledge platform for policy makers and tourism stakeholders who want to implement sustainable tourism taxes and financing models. With funding of €1.6 million from the EU Interreg program, the project will run for three years and contribute to the global debate on how tourism can best support local communities and the environment in the long run.

Link:

https://uk.uni.gl/research/return-sustainable-community-oriented-tourism/

Contact:

Name: Gestur Hovgaard

Affiliation: Ilisimatusarfik

Mail: gehov@uni.gl

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About

The project "Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North" (RETURN) is an international research project in tourism, supported by EU's Northern Periphery and Arctic program (NPA).

The project will explore models for tourism taxes, visitor contributions and voluntary payments so that these revenues best support local communities, nature conservation and climate adaptation.

The project brings together academic research institutions from across the NPA region, Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland and Finland.

The aim is to develop fair and effective systems that ensure that tourism contributes to the common good.

The project will also serve as a knowledge platform for policy makers and tourism stakeholders who want to implement sustainable tourism taxes and financing models.

With funding of €1.6 million from the EU Interreg program, the project will run for three years and contribute to the global debate on how tourism can best support local communities and the environment in the long run.

Ilismatusarfik's participant in the project is professor Gestur Hovgaard.

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RETURN - Sustainable community-oriented tourism

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The project "Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North" (RETURN) is an international research project in tourism, supported by EU's Northern Periphery and Arctic program (NPA). The project will explore models for tourism taxes, visitor contributions and voluntary payments so that these revenues best support local communities, nature conservation and climate adaptation.

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Ari Martin Laakso | University of Lapland, Arctic Centre

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Ari Martin Laakso | University of Lapland, Arctic Centre

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Tourism Specialist

Field of research:

Social Sciences

Research taking place at:

Finland, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, Faroe Islands, Icleand and Greenland.

About the project:

The RETURN project investigates tourism revenue transfer models to support local communities and nature in the NPA region, including Greenland. The goal is to equip decision-makers with the knowledge to implement sustainable financing solutions.

Contact:

Name: Ari Martin Laakso

Affiliation: University of Lapland, Arctic Centre

Mail: ari.laakso@ulapland.fi

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Elena Mazzi | Villa Arson - University of Cote d'Azur

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Elena Mazzi | Villa Arson - University of Cote d'Azur

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PhD student and visual artist

Field of research:

visual arts

About the project:

My doctoral project brings the territorial and cultural landscapes known as the Polar Silk Road to the forefront of contemporary art practices. How can posthuman visualities bring to light the deep environmental, social, political, and economic changes that are currently affecting the Arctic regions? As the Arctic seas become increasingly navigable due to global warming and the consequent melting of the ice sheet, access to new resources is drastically enhanced, as promoters now get to lay their hands on no less than 20% of the world’s oil, gas, uranium, gold, platinum and zinc reserves. The aim of this research is to develop research-based speculative encounters between geopolitics and visual culture in relation to the Polar Silk Road commercial project, by considering how exploring through art the current political conflict might slow down or drastically transform this plan. I aim to investigate new tools to visualize the complex relationship between geopolitics and geography, taking into consideration that Arctic regions have devoted particular attention and care to environmental issues and sustainability in the last decades. With this project, I wish to bridge the gap between the academic world and artistic communities, by opening transdisciplinary spaces for encounters.
I am particularly taking into account two case studies: Kiruna in Sweden and Narsaq in Greenland, to talk about the relationship between local communities and mines: how extractivism changed the relation with the land, and how people react to it. While in Sweden they are moving an entire city, in Greenland local communities managed to fight to keep the mine closed.

Looking for:

I am interested in coming also with some students, and to organize labs/workshops onsite. I am serching for research partners, info, contacts, everything that might be useful

Link:

https://villa-arson.fr/personne/elena-mazzi/

https://elenamazzi.com/

Contact:

Name: Elena Mazzi

Affiliation: Villa Arson - University of Cote d'Azur

Mail: elenamazzistudio@gmail.com

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Ivan Perez-Santos | Universidad de Los Lagos

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Ivan Perez-Santos | Universidad de Los Lagos

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Lead scientist

Field of research:

Oceanography

Research taking place at:

Southern Greenlad

About the project:

This study aims to compare turbulence and oxygen distribution in Greenland and Patagonian fjords, focusing on the interaction between atmospheric and oceanographic processes. Using a Microprofiler VMP-250, we will collect high-resolution vertical profiles of temperature, salinity, turbulence, and dissolved oxygen. These data will help identify water mass structure and ventilation processes in fjords, improving our understanding of oxygen dynamics in high-latitude environments. This research contributes to global deoxygenation studies and aligns with initiatives like the Global Ocean Oxygen Network (GO2NE).

Looking for:

We are looking for research patners.

Link:

https://www.expeditions.com/

Contact:

Name: Ivan Perez-Santos

Affiliation: Universidad de Los Lagos

Mail: ivan.perez@ulagos.cl

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Franca Bauer | Danish Meteorological institute

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Franca Bauer | Danish Meteorological institute

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Researcher

Field of research:

Data science, Machine learning, Oceanography, Climate science

Research taking place at:

Nuuk. For this project, sea level stations from all across Greenland are used.

About the project:

The aim of this project is to develop a robust and automated algorithm for analysing Greenland sea level data provided by DTU Space. Using statistical tests, Python tools and ML, it should generate a series useful for further sea level research.

Looking for:

Additional sea level measurements or experience with critical sea levels regarding coastal flooding in Greenland.

Contact:

Name: Franca Bauer

Affiliation: Danish Meteorological institute

Mail: frb@dmi.dk

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Natacha Severin | University of Copenhagen

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Natacha Severin | University of Copenhagen

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PhD student

Field of research:

Aquatic pathobiology, fisheries and food science, veterinary science, marine biology and ecology

Research taking place at:

Various locations in Denmark and West Greenland (on land and at sea)

About the project:

In my PhD project, I dive into a syndrome called 'Mushy Halibut Syndrome' (MHS) in Greenland halibut (GLH). Fish affected by MHS have fillets that appear flaccid and jelly-like, and turn mushy when cooked. Due to the deviating quality, MHS-fillets have lower commercial value. Currently, no detection tools are available for the fisheries, which means that MHS-fillets are often discovered late, leading to food wastage and economic losses. In my project, I try to characterize MHS in GLH from the commercial Greenlandic fishery, investigate common denominators of affected fish, and test whether there is a potential for existing technologies to be used for early detection of MHS in the fisheries. I finish my project in fall 2025.

Looking for:

Possible research partnerships and dissemination options

Link:

https://nis.gl/da/projekt/biologisk-variation-af-hellefisk-i-groenland-optimering-af-baeredygtighed-kvalitet-og-den-kommercielle-handelsvaerdi-qaleralik/

Contact:

Name: Natacha Severin

Affiliation: Ph.d. Student, University of Copenhagen

Mail: nls@sund.ku.dk

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Luca Schick | Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research

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Luca Schick | Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research

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Veterinarian, PostDoc

Field of research:

Marine biology, veterinary science

Research taking place at:

Most probably Nuuk to Tasiilaq Area

About the project:

The aim of this project is to identify and quantify the effects of noise and chemical pollution on hearing in cetaceans in the Arctic. To achieve this we will analyze ears of cetaceans that stranded or were legally harvested including complementary techniques to be able to identify lesions in the ear that are compatible with noise exposure.

Link:

https://www.tiho-hannover.de/en/clinics-institutes/institutes/institute-of-terrestrial-and-aquatic-wildlife-research-itaw/research/projects-aquatic/ongoing-projects-aquatic/pioneer-effects-of-pollution-and-underwater-noise-on-the-hearing-abilities-of-cetaceans-in-the-arctic

Contact:

Name: Luca Schick

Affiliation: Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research

Mail: luca.aroha.schick@tiho-hannover.de

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PIONEER: Effects of pollution and underwater noise on the hearing abilities of cetaceans in the Arctic

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Designer

Field of research:

Participatory Design and biodiversity

Research taking place at:

Finland and Italy

About the project:

At the moment I do not have any research in Greenland, but in Finland. I would like to be in the workshop to see if there are opportunities to collaborate and set a project in Greenland on my theme of research (participatory design and biodiversity with community engagement)

Looking for:

making connections in Greenland

Contact:

Name: Laura Boffi

Affiliation: Spirited Design Office

Mail: boffilaura@gmail.com

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Emilie Andersen-Ranberg | Univeristy of Copenhagen

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Emilie Andersen-Ranberg | Univeristy of Copenhagen

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Senior veterinarian and lead scientist on project

Field of research:

veterinary medicine, zoonoses and ecotoxicology

Research taking place at:

In the sled dog district, various locations. In 2025, predominantly in Sisimiut.

About the project:

I run temporary veterinay clinics in the sled dog district where there are otherwise no practicing veterinarians for the declining population of now ca. 12.000 unique greenland sled dogs. It is an applied science project in the sense that the study is to study while also protecting the breed by treating dogs in need of veterinary assistance. This works synergistically with our efforts to increase awareness among young Greenlanders of the veterinary profession which can ultimately increase the no. of veterinarians in Greenland, incl. the sled dog district, in the future. We also collect an array of biological samples from which we able to infer on the health of the environment as well as the dogs.

Looking for:

contacts and information

Link:

https://ikv.ku.dk/om/fundraising/projektsider/qimmeqhealth/

Contact:

Name: Emilie Andersen-Ranberg

Affiliation: Univeristy of Copenhagen

Mail: emilie.ranberg@sund.ku.dk

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Helga Númadóttir | Stefansson Arctic Institute

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Helga Númadóttir | Stefansson Arctic Institute

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Researcher

Field of research:

Human environmental sciences

Research taking place at:

South Greenland (Narsaq, Qaqortoq, Nanortalik)

About the project:

ICEBERG is an interdisciplinary research project on climate change, pollution and health, and adaptation in Arctic coastal communities, focusing on three case studies: western Svalbard, South Greenland, and Northeast Iceland.
The project is funded by the EU and led by the University of Oulu.

Link:

https://arctic-iceberg.eu/

https://www.svs.is/en/moya/extras/verkefni/iceberg

Contact:

Name: Helga Númadóttir

Affiliation: Stefansson Arctic Institute

Mail: helganuma@unak.is

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Parnuna Egede Dahl | Oceans North Kalaallit Nunaat

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Parnuna Egede Dahl | Oceans North Kalaallit Nunaat

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Special Advisor, PhD

Field of research:

biology, biological oceanography, sustainability and planning

Research taking place at:

Nuuk, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Qaanaaq

About the project:

Project "Roadmap to Greenland’s marine protected areas by 2030" focuses on identifying MPAs and ICCAs, integrating Indigenous and local community perspectives, aligning with the Global Biodiversity Framework goal of appointing 30% of marine areas.

Looking for:

Project "Roadmap to Greenland’s marine protected areas by 2030" seeks a Greenlandic partner to lead a national study on local perspectives, mapping interests, proposed areas, protection levels, and ways to involve communities in marine conservation.

Link:

https://oceansnorth.gl/

Contact:

Name: Parnuna Egede Dahl

Affiliation: Oceans North Kalaallit Nunaat

Mail: parnuna@oceansnorth.gl

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Applicant for PhD studies

Field of research:

Human geography/anthropology

About the project:

I am applying to be a PhD student in University of Lapland. My planned research would study how out-migrated Greenlandic youth see their homeland's attractiveness and how do their own ideas about well-being and a good live contribute to understanding their migration decisions. The dissertation would meet the need expressed by Naalakkersuisut to research how to make Greenland attractive for youth after finishing their education.

Looking for:

Help/contacts. In case I got accepted to PhD programme, it would be important for me to get local contacts to give me views regarding the subject. Perhaps that would be possible already in this seminar's breakout sessions. I am also looking for Greenlandic youth living abroad to interview in the dissertation.

Contact:

Name: Anni Valkeinen

Affiliation: None

Mail: valkeinen.anni@gmail.com

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Niels Haahr | Govn. of Greenland - The Expedition Office

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Niels Haahr | Govn. of Greenland - The Expedition Office

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Field of research:

Work with applications for visiting remote areas of Greenland

About the project:

A new electronic application process

Contact:

Name: Niels Haahr

Affiliation: Govn. of Greenland - The Expedition Office

Mail: nieh@nanoq.gl

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Field of research:

Human Geography

About the project:

Impacts of Changing Arctic Freshwater Resources on South Greenland Farm Water Use and Irrigation Systems
This project aims to better understand climate variability, freshwater resource changes, and farming impacts within the South Greenland agroecosystem. Farm site assessments are conducted involving ‘walk-along’ interviews, inventories of water infrastructure, and mapping of freshwater sources.

Looking for:

Contacts and potential collaborators from Greenland research and agriculture organizations

Link:

https://umaine.edu/arcticnrt/

Contact:

Name: Kiley Daley

Affiliation: University of Maine

Mail: kiley.daley@maine.edu

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Systems Approaches to Understanding and Navigating the New Arctic

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SAUNNA Home - Systems Approaches to Understanding and Navigating the New Arctic

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Arctic Systems Science at UMaine The University of Maine’s new National Science Foundation sponsored Systems Approaches to Understanding and Navigating the New Arctic (SAUNNA) National Research Traineeship (NRT) is focused on the challenges of complex socio-environmental changes in the Arctic, the impacts of which are striking and widespread, both in the region and more broadly […]

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Caroline Marcussen | University of Copenhagen

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Caroline Marcussen | University of Copenhagen

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Associate Professor

Field of research:

Animal nutrition

About the project:

Our project focuses on sustainable feeding solutions for Greenland sled dogs, addressing challenges from climate change, shifting feed availability and economic pressures. It aims to determine nutritional needs, identify local resources and develop practical, balanced feeding solutions

Contact:

Name: Caroline Marcussen

Affiliation: University of Copenhagen

Mail: cala@sund.ku.dk

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Kayla Guthrie | University of Maine SAUNNA NRT

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Kayla Guthrie | University of Maine SAUNNA NRT

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PhD student

Field of research:

Ecology

About the project:

My project focuses on the browning of lakes in West Greenland. I am interested in the microbial processes in sediment and in water column that are disturbed with increased DOC and iron input from thawing permafrost.

Contact:

Name: Kayla Guthrie

Affiliation: University of Maine SAUNNA NRT

Mail: kayla.guthrie@maine.edu

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Full professor

Field of research:

soil science

Research taking place:

Disko Island, Blaesedalen, 69°16'50"N, 53°28'37"W

About the project:

In our projects CLICCS and MOMENT, we want to better understand how climate changes affect the carbon cycle in the ice-free landscapes of Greenland. We study carbon turnover processes in tundra soils, land-atmosphere fluxes of greenhouse gases and lateral waterborne carbon fluxes.

Looking for:

Exchange with local people interested in soil and climate sciences as well as with other scientists working in Greenland

Link:

https://www.moment-permafrost.uni-hamburg.de/

https://www.cliccs.uni-hamburg.de/research/theme-a/a1.html

Contact:

Name: Lars Kutzbach

Affiliation: University of Hamburg

Mail: lars.kutzbach@uni-hamburg.de

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PhD

Field of research:

Drinking water pollution

Research taking place at:

West coast of Greenland, mainly Sisimiut

About the project:

Samples of lake sediment, -water and permafrost from the water catchment area will be collected and analyzed for pollutants. The acquired data will be used to describe the status of Greenlandic drinking water in a changing climate.

Contact:

Name: Ida Huusmann Knøfler

Affiliation: DTU

Mail: idakn@dtu.dk