Lifting Arctic Youth: High North Hero 2023

Photos from High North Dialogue 2023 in Stormen Library and Radisson Blu, Bodø. Photo: Hogne Bø Pettersen/High North Center

At the High North Dialogue conference in Bodø this week, Diane Hirshberg, Professor at University of Alaska Anchorage, was awarded the High North Hero prize by Arctic Frontiers ED, Anu Fredrikson. Professor Hirshberg was presented with the sixth High North Hero award for her extensive work in international collaboration, engagement with young people, and for […]

It is essential to keep the pan-arctic dialogue going

“We need to continue to contribute to knowledge based responsible development of the Arctic. In a world where science is no longer trusted by all, it is increasingly important to bring together the representatives of the scientific community, business, policy makers, and local people”, ED of Arctic Frontiers, Anu Fredrikson said when asked about Arctic […]

Innovation camp on sustainability and diversity in the seafood industry

Arctic Frontiers - Four young women collaborate on a science project during Arctic Innovation Week, working with a pink balloon and various supplies at a table, showcasing the creativity of Arctic Frontiers - Young participants.

We started the week hanging out with 30 students from The Norwegian College of Fishery Science and together with Ungt Entreprenørskap Troms og Finnmark we presented them with real-world cases from the seafood industry and challenged them to find sustainable solutions: Innovative solutions from young entrepreneurs The event was a part of Arctic Innovation Week […]

Arctic Frontiers Abroad in Aberdeen

Arctic Frontiers - Five panellists speak on stage to an audience at the Arctic Frontiers Abroad - Scotland 2023 event, with screens behind them at this Scotland Arctic Connections gathering.

– Norway and Scotland have many shared characteristics: rural towns and coastal communities, a deep connection to the ocean, a history of utilising the landscapes they live on and being located at the centre of renewable energy potential, said Executive Director of Arctic Frontiers, Anu Fredrikson, in her opening speech in Aberdeen last week. The […]

Energy shift in the Arctic

This event highlighted the diversity across the Arctic region when it comes to energy transition — whether in terms of potential, accessibility, or mindset”, said Arctic Frontiers ED, Anu Fredrikson, of the seminar which focused on research collaboration and business potential in the Arctic. The discussions of the day covered numerous topics ranging from the […]

The opportunities far outweigh the challenges

Arctic Frontiers - Woman in a red dress stands on stage holding a notebook, with an Arctic Frontiers - Anu Abroad 2022 NORDUNet map projected behind her.

Arctic Frontiers Executive Director, Anu Fredrikson, joined the NORDUnet Conference to discuss Arctic development in times of geopolitical changes. The NORDUnet conference is a meeting place for people from the Nordic R&E community meet and discuss tactical issues, as well as innovative strategies and initiatives. Her message was that the Arctic region faces challenges that […]