Hi all,
Calling all Scotland-based researchers! Here are a new series of networking events. For more information, please see here https://www.caledonianblogs.net/climatejustice/2021/02/02/scotlandarcticresearchnetwork/.
These network events are intended bring together Scotland-based researchers from a broad range of disciplines and on different topics, and discuss expertise and opportunities for Scotland-Arctic research and educational programmes. These discussions will inform a publicly available online report on the challenges and opportunities for Scotland in Arctic matters, as well as recommendations for improved coordination. The Scottish Government are supporting these events and the UArctic are following closely. It would be fantastic if your network members could attend to add to the discussion expertise and experience/potential for collaborating with Arctic partners over the coming weeks.
Details below:
A series of nine themed events will be held between late February and March 2021, focusing on the following themes:
| Session Theme | Time and date | Eventbrite link |
| Cultural Revitalization | 1 March, 10:00 to 11:30 GMT | |
| Engaging Local and Indigenous Communities | 1 March, 12:00 to 13:30 GMT | |
| Environmental Education | 1 March, 14:00 to 15:30 GMT | |
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| Sustainable Economic Growth and the Blue Economy | 8 March, 10:00 to 11:30 GMT | |
| Geophysical Changes and Eroding Coastlines | 8 March, 12:00 to 13:30 GMT | |
| Renewable Energy Technology | 8 March, 14:00 to 15:30 GMT | |
We will hear from academics from multiple disciplines working on Arctic matters in Scotland. Attendees will be able to add their voice to the discussion on the direction of Scotland-Arctic research – and contribute to building a multidisciplinary network to strengthen Arctic-focused educational and research links in Scotland. The Series will conclude with two Consolidation Sessions held on 22nd March 2021.
You can read more about the Network Series and register for individual events by clicking here, or using the links in the table. Please feel free to share this invite with any Scotland-based colleagues conducting research on the Arctic who may be interested.
The Network Event Series is being organised by the Centre for Climate Justice at Glasgow Caledonian University in partnership with the University of the Highlands and Islands, the University of Aberdeen, and the University of the Arctic (UArctic). The Event Series and the eventual establishment of a Scotland-Arctic research network are being supported by the Scottish Government.
