Welcome to a space for interdisciplinary Arctic research! This workshop's flexible format combines an online preparatory seminar, on-site workshop days in Tromsø, and a dedicated output day for publication. This initiative is anchored in UiT’s ongoing work at the Centre for Arctic Humanities and developed in dialogue with the UArctic Thematic Network on Environmental Humanities.

Master’s and PhD students are particularly encouraged to apply, though all are welcome to apply, and eligible participants will earn 3 ECTS.

Content

The aim of the workshop is to foster creative methods in Arctic research, education, and communication. We want to give students the opportunity to understand how creative methods from the humanities can inform practitioners across the arts and sciences through exploring, testing, and failing. The workshop will serve as a testbed for the co-creation of interdisciplinary projects grounded in the participants’ own ideas. By the end of the course, students will publish their collaborative work through a new publication channel at UiT, Septentrio Creative.

Methodology

The workshop builds on methods developed during the blended intensive programme “Integrating Co-creativity into Research, Education and Science Communication” and connects to UArctic Congress Session 6, “Creating and Communicating Arctic ArtScience,” organised by the UArctic Thematic Network on Environmental Humanities.

Key competencies and knowledges developed by the activity: co-creative methods, critical thinking, knowledge into action, social impact, Indigenous knowledges, storytelling.

Preliminary Schedule

• 30 August: Online seminar


• [31 August: Travel day]


• 1 September: Workshop activities


• 2 September: Workshop activities


• 3 September: Project day


• 4 September: Fieldwork on boat (weather dependent*)


• [5 September: Travel day]

*Please note that the weather in the Arctic can be unpredictable. In the event of inclement weather, an alternative programme for this day will be put in place.

NOTE: All activities, including the online seminar, are obligatory. 31st August and 5th September are considered travel days. This is a preliminary schedule and will be updated with further information.

Selection

This workshop is open to students from fields within the arts, humanities, and sciences. Please provide a short letter of motivation as well as your CV. All levels of students are welcome to apply, but Master’s and PhD students will be given priority. Eligible participants will receive 3 ECTS for this activity.

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