The Regional Institute for International Cooperation at the Tyumen State University is organizing a Russian Language and Culture Summer School 2011 that will take place in Tyumen, Western Siberia, Russia.

The Social Work Thematic Network has released its February newsletter as well as the minutes of their Amsterdam meeting in February.

The National Ocean Council (NOC) of the U.S. Federal Government isseeking comments from the general public on the development of strategicaction plans to implement ocean policy. One of the nine priorityobjectives is the Arctic Ocean.

The Aspen Institute is pleased to release the final report and recommendations of the Commission on Arctic Climate Change, entitled "The Shared Future: A Report of the Aspen Institute Commission on Arctic Climate Change".

On February 3, during the XIII CAFF Biennial meeting in Akureyri Iceland,  a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to strengthen cooperation between the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) working group of the Arctic Council and the Association of Early Polar Career Scientists  (APECS).

A new PhD course, "Arctic Extractive Industries: Issues of Sustainability and Resource Management in the Arctic," developed by the UArctic Thematic Network "Energy in the New Time" will be held March 19th - 24th 2011 in  Bodø/Svolvær (Norway). Visit the course web page for more information and to apply.

The University of Tromsø welcomes applications for a full financed 4 year PhD fellowship with a deadline of 1 April 2011.  Reference2010/6693.

Yukon College (YC) is seeking an innovative and accomplished leader to serve as President. As Yukon’s only public college, YC is integral to the social and economic vitality of the territory.

NunatsiaqOnline reports that Nunavut Arctic College has launched its first all-online course . The course is part of the college's new university studies diploma.

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientist invites you to join our Career Development webinar on Tuesday, Feb 15th at 17:00 GMT. This week's webinar is entitled "Selling your best assets: Conducting a successful interview”.

The Winter 2011 issue of 'Witness the Arctic', the newsletter of the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) has been published as is now accessible online.

The Arctic Futures Symposium 2010 (AFS) Proceedings are now available online. The symposium was hosted by the International Polar Foundation (IPF) in collaboration with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Aspen Institute.

Coastal and Marine Management is a demanding and ambitious master's program in environmental and resource management. The program is cross-disciplinary and prepares students for diverse and exciting positions in both the public and private sectors. It is offered in cooperation with the University of Akureyri, one of Iceland´s...

The theme for this fellowship is 'indigeneity across boundaries'. The successful candidate will study this topic ethnographically.

The Scientific Committee of the 9th International Plant Cold Hardiness Seminar (9IPCHS) is pleased to announce the invitation to join the discussion on the fundamental and practical aspects of scientific developments in the field of plant cold hardiness research. The conference will take place 17-22 July, 2011.