Latest Past Events

Ilulissat Science Forum 2023

Illu Illumiut aqq. 18, Ilulissat

Science, art, tourism, and industry in Greenland – opportunities and challenges in the face of climate change. The University of Bergen, The Norwegian Embassy in Denmark, and Avannaata municipality invite researchers and others interested to Ilulissat Science Forum 2023, and the opening of the Illu – Science and Art Hub in Ilulissat, Greenland. Find full program and

Ilulissat Science Forum 2023 – Art

Illu Illumiut aqq. 18, Ilulissat

Community events with art exhibits and workshops in collaboration with local schools and organizations in Ilulissat. Marking the culmination of ongoing workshops revolving around the themes: climate, maps, and nature. During the weekend, public workshops will take place in Illu, including an exhibition curated with all the artworks as a backdrop for the Science Forum.

Climate Narratives at Litteraturhuset in Bergen: Polarhistorier

Litteraturhuset i Bergen Østre Skostredet 5, Bergen

Photo: Frode Ims Climate Narratives – series of talks at Litteraturhuset in Bergen Polarhistorier I 1929 finansierte den norske regjeringen en vitenskapelig ekspedisjon til Øst-Grønland, og to år etter okkuperte norske fangstfolk området Eirik Raudes Land. Fremdeles finnes norske fangsthytter fra 1920- og 30-tallet. I dag bevares hyttene av den danske Sirius-patruljen, en spesialstyrke som