Due to circumstances caused by the Corona pandemic, we have postponed th e course. The new course dates are April 10-18, 2021. We e xpect that the situation has improved by then, but if not, successful appli cants will be informed in due time.
We have also extended the registr ation date which is now March 8, 2021.
About
the course
This course aims to bring young researchers toge
ther across disciplines, within the broad domain of Arctic research and res
earch communication, in order to build new networks and develop communicati
ons skills. The objectives are both linked to different ongoing Arctic rese
arch initiatives such as the Arctic Science IntegrAtion Quest (ASIAQ) Proje
ct and Arctic Avenue, and to make a communication effort for the Tarfala Re
search Station, TRS. The course thus deals with both current Arctic researc
h as well as focuses on learning research communication skills.
April 10-18, 2021, inclu
ding travels to/from Stockholm, Sweden.
Tarfala Research Stat
ion
Tarfala Research Station is
a centre for Arctic alpine research at the Department of Physical Geography
at Stockholm University. The station is beautifully situated in Lapland in
an Arctic/alpine environment. The research conducted here focuses on glaci
ology, hydrology, meteorology and climate research. The station is also use
d as an education platform by universities that wish to combine fieldwork w
ith lectures.
Course content
The course is pri
marily aimed at young scientist (MSc students, PhD students, Postdocs) in A
rctic research and is given in English. This course has a transdisciplinary
approach and focuses on both Arctic research and the role of communicating
research.
The course involves a set of relevant lectures and tutoria ls about ongoing Arctic research, TRS and communication techniques. Main em phasis will be placed on group work and a final communication effort/produc t which is to be produced during the course. The course starts with introdu ctory lectures from different topics. Field work, group discussions and gro up work will follow.
Practical work
Please not
e that the field component may involves long hikes and work during sometime
s difficult Arctic/alpine weather conditions. Participants are required to
bring suitable clothing and shoes for this.
Students are asked to coo perate in small groups (3-4 persons) with different task of interest in the realm of relevant research.
Learning outcomes
The course strives to improve transferable skills such as multidisciplinar
y approach and collaborative learning.
In the end of the course the s tudent will have
Grants and additional costs
We offer g
rants which covers the course fee, and parts of the travel. This includes
The grant does not c over
Grants will be provided for approximately three yo ung researchers affiliated with the Arctic Avenue programme, and three y oung researchers from each ASIAQ partner university, i.e. Stockholm University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Umeå University, Northern (Arctic) Feder al University, University of New Hampshire and University of Tokyo.
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strong>Travels
We encourage all participants to take the nig
ht train from Stockholm to Kiruna, bus to Nikkalukta and then snowmobile to
TRS. t.
The snowmobile ride is 24 kilometers in mountainous terrain and we will arrange drivers for you how are not eligible to drive a snowmob ile yourself. You can bring one backpack with personal clothing and items. Sensible hiking shoes are required. Helicopter service from Nikkaluokta to TRS is available, but needs to be paid individually if used.
Maximum number of participants
20 participants
Application and deadline
Please apply here. Deadline
for registration is 2021/03/08. Successful applicants will be notified by
the mid March 2021.
Sponsors
Financial support
is provided through ASIAQ, the Bolin Centre and Arctic Avenue.