The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a network of universities, colleges, research institutes, and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the North. UArctic builds and strengthens collective resources and infrastructures that enable member institutions to better serve their constituents and their regions. Created through the Arctic Council, UArctic is committed to upholding its principles of sustainable development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Memorial University has been an active member of UArctic since 2004, engaging within UArctic’s Board of Directors, Thematic Networks, Student Ambassadors, and a current memorandum of understanding for the UArctic senior leadership position of Vice President, Northern Community Engagement. Memorial has, in the past, also filled the position of Vice President Indigenous.

Read more about the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative.

Learn about Memorial's role in the 2025 One Ocean Expedition: Student Opportunity

Read more about recent activities of the network in the 2023 Memorial University's UArctic Annual Report or watch the  for more information.

NEW: UArctic Webinar Series 2025. Click on the name for more information:
1. Youth Leadership in the North
2. Decolonizing Education and Policy in Canada
3. Arctic Economy and Business Development
4. Arctic Health and Well-Being

Previous webinars can be viewed on the Harris Centre YouTube Channel. The webinar on Cross-disciplinarity in the North can be viewed here. Our most recent webinar on Honouring Indigenous Perspectives can be found here.