The first iteration of Ilulissat Science Forum proved to be a success, showcasing a diverse and engaging program that included insightful panel discussions, fostering intellectual exchange among participants. The event went beyond its academic focus, incorporating social events that provided valuable networking opportunities. Adding a cultural touch to the forum, attendees enjoyed an intimate concert featuring Greenlandic artists Nanook, whose performance added a unique and local flair to the overall experience. The combination of scholarly discussions, social interactions, and cultural performances made the Ilulissat Science Forum a well-rounded and memorable event for all those in attendance.
Read a UIB news article about ISF23 here.
Ilulissat Science Forum
CONFERENCE 02.-04.10.2023
Ilulissat Science Forum 2023 #ISF23
Science, art, tourism, and industry in Greenland – opportunities and challenges in the face of climate change.
Avannaata municipality, the University of Bergen, and the Norwegian Embassy in Denmark are hosting the first annual Ilulissat Science Forum, and the opening of the Illu – Science and Art Hub in Ilulissat, Greenland.
Read more and see full programme here.
Art meets science during One Ocean Week
Explore two distinct perspectives on the Ocean Stories/Havfortellinger exhibition at KODE Lysverket in Bergen, Norway, through insightful articles from the University of Bergen (UIB) and The Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research.
Continue reading “Art meets science during One Ocean Week”Field work at Arctic Station / Qeqertarsuaq
Climate Narratives key personell Lars Henrik Smedsrud and Øystein Varpe, together with our PhD fellows Linda Latuta and Iliana-Vasiliki Ntinou have arrived at Arctic Station . The research station is located on the south coast of the Disko Island, not far from the town Qeqertarsuaq.
Continue reading “Field work at Arctic Station / Qeqertarsuaq”Ocean Stories – One Ocean Week in Bergen, Norway
In conjunction with One Ocean Week in Bergen, the University of Bergen and Kode invites you to an exhibition featuring art from the Pacific Ocean, Fiji and Greenland.
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