UArctic News – October 2025
Mapping Response-able Relationality with the Arctic Ice
Presented at the Critical Arctic Studies Symposium 2025, this research challenges dominant narratives that frame Arctic ice as a passive resource. Instead, it emphasizes ethical and affective engagement with ice as an active participant in sustaining planetary livability. Drawing on feminist and posthumanist perspectives, the authors propose narrative and pedagogical strategies to foster care and responsibility toward Arctic ice. The presentation concluded with a call to integrate these approaches into education, research, and policy.
Read more: https://www.uarctic.org/news/2025/10/mapping-response-able-relationality-with-the-arctic-ice/
Embedding Gendered Data in Arctic Policy and Decision-Making
At the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025, experts discussed the importance of gender-disaggregated data in Arctic research and policy-making. The session highlighted findings from the report 'Study on Gender and Disaggregated Data in the Arctic Region', which calls for inclusive and evidence-based approaches. Panelists emphasized that gender-sensitive data can enhance sustainable development and equitable decision-making.
Read more: https://new.uarctic.org/news/2025/10/embedding-gendered-data-in-arctic-policy-and-decision-making/
Gender and Disaggregated Data in the Arctic Region
A new report under the Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working Group highlights the lack of regionally comparable sex and gender-disaggregated data. It recommends developing an Arctic Gender Equality Index, a centralized database, and integrating gender mainstreaming into all research and policy phases. The report stresses the need for culturally sensitive research combining quantitative, qualitative, and traditional knowledge systems.
Read more: https://www.uarctic.org/news/2025/10/gender-and-disaggregated-data-in-the-arctic-region/
Mon Projet Nordique / My Northern Project Competition Winners 2025
During the Arctic Circle Assembly, students from Québec and UArctic universities presented their research in lightning talks. Winners included Michaël Thibault for his geothermal research and Caroline Elisabeth Haas for her acoustic study on Northern Bottlenose Whales. The competition promotes science communication and strengthens ties between Institut nordique du Québec and UArctic.
Cold Exposure Risks for Arctic Outdoor Workers
A study published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health reveals significant cold exposure among Arctic outdoor workers. Conducted in northern Sweden, the research found that 75% of workers reported feeling cold, with women more likely to experience discomfort. The study calls for improved cold risk management, including gender-sensitive protective measures and training.
Oulu Researchers Secure Major Funding for AI-Driven Projects
The University of Oulu received major funding for two AI-driven projects addressing climate and economic challenges. CO2CREATION focuses on carbon management, while TRANSFORM-AI explores AI’s role in renewing working life. Oulu researchers are developing AI-based digital twins to simulate carbon ecosystems and distributed learning methods for real-world applications.