This is the last event in a network series titled "Scotland’s Role and Contribution in a Changing Arctic Environment" - and invites those who have attended other networking events and/or have interest in future Scottish research in the Arctic

Attendees will hear a reflections from discussion held during the network series for the future of Scotland-Arctic research, and further contribute recommedations for advancing Scottish research activites in the Arctic through a falicicated discussion. This event is suited to any Scotland or Arctic-based researcher interested in Scottish research activities in the Arctic and seeking to join a research network.

The event will be chaired by Professor Tahseen Jafry, Director of the Centre for Climate Justice at Glasgow Caledonian University, and Network Lead for the UArctic Thematic Network 'Climate Justice in the Arctic'.

This event will contribute towards a consolidated, and publicly available, online report on research challenges and opportunities, Scotland’s role and contribution, and recommendations on mechanisms for coordinating Arctic research in Scotland and furthering educational links.

About the network series

Over the years, strong educational and research links have been established between Scotland and the Arctic. The scope of Arctic research in Scotland extends beyond natural and physical sciences to the humanities and social sciences, with politics, law, environment, energy development and economics gaining increasing prominence in recent years. Yet, despite the many research strengths of Scotland-based institutions, much of the Scottish research community remains fragmented.

This series of network events aims to lay the foundation for consolidating Scottish expertise on Arctic matters and building a network for more consistent involvement of Scottish institutions in Arctic research and international forums.

A series of 9 themed network events will be held between late February and March 2021 and concluded with 2 consolidation events to reflect on the discussions and begin the initial steps of establishing a Scotland-wide network dedicated to Arctic research.

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The network series is being organised by Glasgow Caledonian University in partnership with the University of Highlands Islands, University of Aberdeen, and the University of the Arctic (UArctic). These events and establishment of a Scotland-Arctic research network are being supported by the Scottish Government.