This is where we share relevant northern research news, opportunities, and success stories.  It you have a news item to post, or a story to share, please  contact the Northern Research Committee Chair to have it posted.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Congratulations to NSTP special award winners!

We are proud to announce that several Carleton NSTP-funded students have won special awards valued at $2500 each. There are 4 categories of these awards for physical, human, health and life sciences and there is only one recipient per year across Canada. PhD candidate Sarah Jones was selected as this year's Eric Dewailly Memorial... More

Thursday, January 16, 2020

OCSNRS Call for Abstracts

Happy new year from the 2020 OCSNRS Organizing Committee! We are now accepting abstracts and photo contest submissions for the 2020 Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS), to be held on March 20, 2020, at the University of Ottawa. All abstracts and photo submissions are due by Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11:59 pm.... More

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

ACUNS awards announcement

The Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 ACUNS awards program.  We are pleased to offer several scholarships from Polar Knowledge Canada including the Northern Resident Award for students enrolled in a college or undergraduate program whose studies involve a northern community... More

Monday, November 11, 2019

Save the Date – Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS)

Hello,   We are pleased to announce that the next edition of the Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS) will be held on March 20, 2020, at the University of Ottawa. The OCSNRS is an annual one-day conference that brings together students from the University of Ottawa and Carleton University who are involved in northern... More

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Weston Awards announcement

The competition for this year's Weston Family Awards in Northern Research has been recently launched.  This is a scholarship for graduate students and postdocs who work in the North. www.westonfamilyawards.ca  Applications are due by January 20th, 2020. If any students have any questions about the program, please check the FAQs page and the... More

Sunday, November 10, 2019

1-day online course on Yukon First Nations and self-government

Yukon College (soon to be university!) offers a 1-day online course on Yukon First Nations and self-government (cost is $95). If you are coming to the Yukon to conduct research, this is a great opportunity to learn about the Yukon context, land claims, and self-government before you arrive. The course is a core competency... More

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Conference announcement: Making Modern Treaties Work

The Land Claims Agreements Coalition 8th National Conference ‘Making Modern Treaties Work: Building Today for a Better Tomorrow’ is coming up.  The conference will be held Feb 11-12, 2020 at Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec and will attract more than 350 participants including modern treaty signatories, leaders, officials and advisors,... More

Monday, October 21, 2019

Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) information session

Dear students interested in NSTP, I am pleased to announce that on October 30th there will be a session in Loeb A237 from 1:30 to 2:30 for students (mostly, but faculty welcome) on the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP). The session will be led by the NSTP national secretariat (Nathalie Robillard-Bergeron and Rhonda Turner)... More

Friday, October 11, 2019

NSTP – Call for 2020-21 Applications and 2019-20 Reporting

Dear cuNorth community, We have recently received the 2020-2021 call for NSTP (Northern Scientific Training Program) proposals and associated manual and instructions. I am happy to announce that the cuNorth website (http://carleton.ca/northernresearch/) has been updated with all relevant materials and deadlines for this upcoming round of... More

Saturday, March 2, 2019

OCSNRS 2019 Full Program – March 15, 2019

The agenda and program are now available for the upcoming Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS) at Carleton University, Dunton Tower Room 2017 on March 15th, 2019. The OCSNRS is an annual, one-day symposium for Ottawa-Carleton students to present their northern research to peers, gain valuable feedback, and network.... More

Thursday, January 24, 2019

OCSNRS 2019 Call for Abstracts / SERNOC 2019 appel de résumés

Students: OCSNRS 2019 Call for Abstracts / Étudiant(e)s: SERNOC 2019 appel de résumés Dear students, We are now accepting abstracts for the 2019 Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS), hosted by Carleton University on March 15, 2019. The OCSNRS is an annual, one-day conference which brings together students from the... More

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Call for OCSNRS student organizing committee

Dear cuNorth members, The Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS) is an annual 1-day symposium where natural and social science students present their northern research progress or results.  Each year Carleton University and the University of Ottawa alternate the organizing responsibilities of this student-run symposium.... More

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Call for 2019/20 NSTP Reports and Applications

Dear cuNorth community, We have recently received the 2019/2020 call for NSTP (Northern Scientific Training Program) proposals and associated manual and instructions.  I am happy to announce that the cuNorth website (http://carleton.ca/northernresearch/) has been updated with all relevant materials and deadlines for this upcoming round of... More

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

OCSNRS Call for Abstracts

*** English follows *** Chers étudiant(e)s, La période de soumission de résumés pour le Symposium Étudiant de Recherche Nordique d'Ottawa-Carleton (SERNOC) a été prolongée jusq'au lundi 29 janvier. Le SERNOC est une conférence annuelle d’une journée qui rassemble les étudiants de l’Université d’Ottawa et de Carleton... More

Sunday, September 24, 2017

2018/19 call for NSTP reports and applications

Dear cuNorth community, We have recently received the 2018/2019 call for NSTP (Northern Scientific Training Program) proposals and associated manual and instructions.  I am happy to announce that the cuNorth website (http://carleton.ca/northernresearch/) has been updated with all relevant materials and deadlines for this upcoming round of... More

Friday, March 31, 2017

Carleton University Institute on the Ethics of Research with Indigenous Peoples – June 2017

The Carleton University Institute on the Ethics of Research with Indigenous Peoples (CUIERIP) will hold its 4th annual week-long summer program at Carleton University in Ottawa from June 4-9, 2017.  It is a six-day immersive experience devoted to learning about good practices in ethical research with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.... More

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

OCSNRS 2017 @ Carleton, March 10

Hello all, The Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium is upon us, coming up this Friday March 10 at Carleton University. The full program (including directions and abstracts) has now been updated at: http://carleton.ca/northernresearch/ocsnrs/. We look forward to seeing you Friday. Sincerely,... More

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

New Northern Studies Graduate Programs at Carleton University

Carleton University is pleased to announce graduate programs in Northern Studies that will begin in September 2017. The purpose of the programs is to provide opportunities for students to learn how to recognize and support wise decision making in the public and private sectors. The programs are intensive, one-year, interdisciplinary, course-based... More

Saturday, January 14, 2017

OCSNRS Call for Abstracts – due February 3, 2017

Abstracts for this year's Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS), hosted at Carleton University on March 10, 2017, are now being accepted. Please submit your abstract to NickBrown@cmail.carleton.ca by Friday, February 3, 2017. See the Call for Abstracts for more details about what to include in the abstract submission.... More

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Save-the-date – March 10, 2017 OCSNRS

Mark your calendars! Carleton University students are hosting the 2017 Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS) on March 10.  See the OCSNRS page for details, and keep checking the symposium website in the New Year for more details and the call for abstracts. Best wishes to all for happy and restful holidays. Sincerely,... More

Friday, October 14, 2016

seeking graduate student representative on the Northern Research Committee

Dear cuNorth members, The Northern Research Committee (https://carleton.ca/northernresearch/cunorth/nrc/) is seeking a graduate student volunteer to join the committee as a student representative.  In particular, we are looking for a graduate student who is engaged in northern research as part of their thesis research in any discipline, and who... More

Friday, October 14, 2016

seeking graduate student volunteers for the OCSNRS organizing committee

Dear cuNorth members, The Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS) is an annual 1-day symposium where natural and social science students present their northern research progress or results.  Each year Carleton University and the University of Ottawa alternate the organizing responsibilities of this student-run symposium.... More

Friday, October 7, 2016

W. Garfield Weston Graduate Fellowship – Wildlife Conservation Society Canada

   I am writing to let you know that the 2017 application deadline for W. Garfield Weston Graduate Fellowships will be announced in early November 2016. Since 2009 the W. Garfield Weston Fellowship Program had supported 49 graduate students with Fellowship grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The Fellowship Program supports graduate... More

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Call for NSTP applications and reports – due Nov 1

Dear cuNorth community, We have recently received the 2017/2018 call for NSTP (Northern Scientific Training Program) proposals and associated manual and instructions.  I am happy to announce that the cuNorth website (http://carleton.ca/northernresearch/) has been updated with all relevant materials and deadlines for this upcoming round of... More

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Field Safety Workshop‏

The Carleton Northern Research Committee invites students and supervisors who are engaged in field research to a workshop on field safety in Loeb A211 on March 11, 2016 from 11:30 to 14:30. We will discuss a variety of issues related to safety in the field including: roles and obligations, insurance and planning with safety... More

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Submit your abstract for Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership- Early Bird Registration Ends May 31, 2015

Hi all, Please see the reminder about registration for the ACUNS conference below. Derek DueNorth_CallforAbstracts (1) Begin forwarded message: From: ACUNS Student Conference 2015 <acuns15@ucalgary.ca> Subject: Submit your abstract for Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership- Early Bird Registration Ends May 31, 2015 Date:... More

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Carleton University Institute on the Ethics of Research with Indigenous Peoples

Carleton University Institute on the Ethics of Research with Indigenous Peoples CUIERIP Postcard Media Release - CUIERIP This June, Carleton University will offer Canada’s first program dealing with the ethics of engaging in Aboriginal research - a five-day course for a diverse audience of researchers, government representatives and... More

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Submit your abstract for Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership.

The ACUNS Student Conference Organizing committee reminds you that we are currently accepting abstracts for Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership. Please submit your abstract prior to May 31st & register for the conference to take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing ($130 for Students and $175 for Post-Docs/Professors).... More

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Reminder : Demystifying the Arctic Earth Day Panel & Art exhibition one week away

Join us, and special guest Ambassador Bruce Heyman on #EarthDay to Celebrate the Launch of the Fulbright Arctic Initiative and Fulbright Canada's 25th Anniversary    Demystifying the Arctic: Earth Day Arctic Panel and Art Exhibition   Watch video April 22, 2015, Ottawa City Hall, Jean Piggot Place, 110 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa, ON Free... More

Thursday, April 23, 2015

George D Hobson

Sad news regarding George Hobson. Dr. George D. Hobson, formerly of the Geological Survey of Canada and Director of the Polar Continental Shelf Project, died peacefully at home on April 16. There will be a celebration of his life on Wednesday, April 22, at Manotick United Church, 5567 Manotick Main Street, Manotick (west of... More

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

The Unraveling of the Arctic – Hold the Date – 22nd April Ottawa City Hall

Please join us on April 22nd – Earth Day 2015 for our  'Science of the Issues'  forum on the impacts of a changing climate in the Arctic. Jean Pigott Place, Ottawa City Hall, 8:30AM – Noon In this half day engaging panel discussion you will hear from world renowned experts including: Dr. Martin Sharp – Glaciers - Professor,... More

Monday, March 16, 2015

Lunch invitation

Hi all, Please see attached for an invitation for lunch at the Museum of Nature (hosted in partnership with the Norwegian Embassy). 2015 Arctic Brunch Museum of Nature The Royal Norwegian Embassy together with Canadian Museum of Nature request the pleasure of your company at an Arctic Brunch following a talk by Ambassador Mona... More

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

ArcticAge ~ free passes

Hi all, Please see the message from Mark Forbes below regarding the ArcticAge conference next week. 5 free passes to ArcticAge for those registering with Carleton email address using the instructions below. Programme is attached. Carleton has access to 5 sponsor passes to the event, which we’ve noticed haven’t yet been used. Any of... More

Friday, March 6, 2015

OCSNRS

Dear Colleagues, We look forward to welcoming you to tomorrow’s OCSNRS 2015. We just wanted to remind everyone that registration is open from 8:15 to 8:40 - please try to make it in before registration closes to minimize disruption during the Symposium’s beginning. We also want to announce that we’ll be holding a vote... More

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

ACUNS 2015 Due North: Call for Abstracts Now Open

The Organizing Committee of ACUNS 2015 Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research & Leadership is pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts in now open. The Conference will take place in Calgary November 5-8, 2015. Abstracts will be accepted until May 31, 2015. Please share this information with all colleagues and students. To... More

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