Annual Report 2025/26
We are proud to present our annual report for 2025-2026, detailing the collective work of...
Polar Academy Field Work Training in Greenland
The Polar Academy: working in partnership with University of St Andrews Now in its third...
Edinburgh Student Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition
University of Edinburgh PhD student Lokesh Jain has won the prestigious Coimbra Group Three-Minute Thesis…
Ministerial visit showcases globally significant research at UHI Institute for Northern Studies
UHI Institute for Northern Studies welcomed Scottish Government Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy…
Meet The Steering Group: Donna Heddle
Hello! I am Donna Heddle, Arctic lead for the University of the Highlands and Islands…
Searching for Rare Earths in Greenland
Arctic regions are disproportionately affected by climate change but they also have the potential to…
Meet The Steering Group: Tessa Bell
Hello! I’m Tessa Bell, the current University of Edinburgh member of the Scottish Arctic Network…
University of Strathclyde Arctic Research Visit to the University of Tokyo
Author: Bahareh Kamranzad, University of Strathclyde From 1 to 5 June 2026, I visited the…
Meet the Steering Group: Anna Crawford
I’m Anna Crawford and I joined the University of Stirling in September 2023 as a…
Educating Doctors for the North: a session at the UArctic Congress 2026
Andrew O’Malley, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Education Division in the School of Medicine…
RGU at the UArctic Congress 2026
Last month, colleagues from Aberdeen Business School at Robert Gordon University took part in the…
Modelling Arctic Iceberg Calving Events
William Spicer, University of St Andrews, was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund…
Modelling Antarctic Subglacial Groundwater
Ryan Strickland was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships fund to collaborate with colleagues…
Presenting PhD Research at Arctic Science Summit Week 2026
Lauren South, University of St Andrews, was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund…
Tracing the Evolving Cultural Landscapes of Northern Iceland
Rowan Jackson, University of Edinburgh, was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund to…
Duck Spotting in the Snow
Lucy Mortlock, University of the Highland and Islands, was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and…
Collaborating on Arctic Climate Change Research in Helsinki
Richard Streeter (a senior lecturer in Geography based at the School of Geography and Sustainable…
Researching Island Identities in Coastal Communities in Norway
Will Wakely, University of Edinburgh, was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund to…
Cumulative Stressors in High North Ecosystems: Workshop and Collaboration in Tromsø
Helena Reinardy, Scottish Association for Marine Science, was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships…
Glaciology Field Course at University Centre in Svalbard
Niamh Doherty, Aberdeen University, was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund to undertake…
Building Arctic Hydrogen Research Connections with Swedish Academics
Professor Nadimul Faisal, Robert Gordon University, was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund…
Youth Mental Health: COIL@UArctic conference
Dr Izzy Crawford, Associate Dean at Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, presented about her...
The Geology of Greenland: attending the Nordic Geological Winter Meeting
Adrian Finch was part-funded by the Arctic Travel and Partnerships fund to attend the Nordic...
Meet the Steering Group: Beth Langley
I’m Beth Langley and for the past two years I’ve had the pleasure of serving...
Svalbard March 2026 British Antarctic Survey Advanced Training Short Course
Mia Hurst, a PhD student at University of St Andrews, recently participated in the NERC...
Join the ScAN Steering Group – Early Career Researcher Representative
We are seeking an Early Career Researcher (ECR) to join the ScAN Steering Group. This role offers an opportunity...
Scottish Arctic Conference, March 2026, Day 2 Recap
Day two of the Scottish Arctic conference in St Andrews on the 6 March 2026 opened with a report...
Scottish Arctic Conference, March 2026, Day 1 Recap
ScAN was delighted to host the 2026 Scottish Arctic Conference and ScAN Annual Meeting in St Andrews on 5-6 March,...
Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow
From 22-27 February, over 6,000 attendees descended on the Scottish Events Campus in Glasgow for...
Meet the Steering Group: Elsa Cox
I’m Elsa Cox and I joined Robert Gordon University in 2018 as RGU Orkney Development...
Arctic Frontiers report
The Arctic Frontiers 2026 conference "Turn of the Tide" was hosted from the 2nd to 5th...
Arctic Conference preview: Lauren Johnstone
As part of the Scottish Arctic Conference and ScAN Annual Meeting, there will be a...
Developing Irish Sea Cooperation Project (hybrid/in person)
The Developing Irish Sea Cooperation (DISC) project is a two‑year PEACEPLUS‑funded initiative strengthening collaboration between...
Scottish Arctic Conference and ScAN Annual Meeting in St Andrews
The Scottish Arctic Conference and Scottish Arctic Network Annual Meeting will be hosted at University...
Meet the Steering Group: Al Innes
Al Innes (he/him) is the Research Development Manager at the University of Edinburgh, where he...
Multi-Disciplinary Arctic Sea Ice Workshop in Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen will be hosting a Multi-Disciplinary Arctic Sea Ice Workshop on Thursday...
High-temperature electrolysis for net-zero hydrogen: Bridging UK–Nordic research
METASIS Webinar #2 - High-temperature electrolysis for net-zero hydrogen: Bridging UK–Nordic research Date: Monday 9...
Scottish Arctic Conference and ScAN AGM in St Andrews
The Scottish Arctic Conference and Scottish Arctic Network Annual General Meeting will be hosted at...
Meet the Steering Group: Laura Hobbs
I'm Laura Hobbs, a Lecturer in Arctic Marine Science at the Scottish Association for Marine...
UHI Institute for Northern Studies explores the future of islands
The UHI Institute for Northern Studies has led innovative research since its establishment in 2007,...
“A fantastic showcase of critical marine science” – MASTS Meeting in Strathclyde
Beth Langley, a PhD student at the University of Glasgow, recently attended the Marine Alliance...
Arctic Travel and Partnerships Fund
Open until 0900 on 6 January 2026, the Scottish Arctic Travel and Partnerships fund supports...
ScAN awarded Scottish Government funding
ScAN has been awarded £10,000 from the Scottish Government’s Scottish Education Exchange Programme (SEEP) for our Strengthening Scottish...
Introducing our ScAN intern, Hayley McLennan
My name is Hayley McLennan, and I am very excited to be joining ScAN as...
RGU to support Nordic destinations with tourism strategies
A researcher from Robert Gordon University is working with researchers from Nordic countries to support...
ScAN’s Caroline Haas picks up Arctic prize in Iceland
ScAN's Caroline Haas picks up Arctic prize in Reykjavík Caroline Haas, a co-tutelle student at...
ScAN hosts the UArctic Board Meeting in Orkney
Scottish Arctic Network Hosts University of the Arctic Board Meeting Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) members...
You are invited – Annual Meeting of ScAN (13 March 2025) in Edinburgh and online
Our annual meeting is open to all ScAN members. Please join us in person, on...
ScAN’s Elinor Spencer: from Shetland to Tromsø for Arctic Frontiers 2025
by Elinor Spencer As a first-year SUPER DtP PhD researcher with UHI Shetland, it was...
ScAN’s Alöna Roitershtein at the Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø
by Alöna Roitershtein My year 2025 began with an Arctic adventure, supported by the...
Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) is looking for a new Chair
Daria's second term as Chair is coming to an end, and we are looking for...
ScAN’s Caroline Haas at the Society for Marine Mammalogy conference in Perth, Australia
In November 2024, I had the great opportunity to travel all the way from Scotland...
Scotland represented at 12th Annual Meeting of Relate North, UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design
ScAN member Dr Gina Wall has just travelled to Finland to participate in Relate North...
Second round – ScAN early career travel grant application – closing date – 2 December
Scottish Arctic Networks Early Career Travel Grants We are very pleased to be able to...
Scotland in the Arctic: an introduction to ScAN’s research at MASTS Annual Conference
On Tuesday 5th November 2024, Dr Lauren McWhinnie and Dr Kate Gormley hosted a special...
ScAN at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2024
ScAn was well represented at this year's Arctic Circle Assembly. Prof David Anderson, Dr Lauren...
ScAN early career travel grant application – closing date 16 August 2024
Scottish Arctic Networks Early Career Travel Grants We are very pleased to be able to...
Dr Andrew O’Malley presented at the Arctic Congress 2024 in Bodø
by Dr Andrew O’Malley, Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine at St Andrews I...
ScAN at the Arctic Science Summit Week 2024
ScAN Research Spotlight as ASSW2024 In March-April 2024, the Arctic Science Summit Week 2024 took...
You are invited – Annual Meeting of ScAN (22 March) and ASSW activities
ScAN Annual Meeting Our annual meeting is taking place during the ASSW – although you...
Beth Langley presented at the Arctic Frontiers conference
by Beth Langley (University of Glasgow) In January 2024, I had the privilege of attending...
ScAN brings Arctic research networks together at the Arctic Circle Assembly
We at ScAN know first-hand how important it is to have a good research network....
Emily Hague (Heriot-Watt University) helps represent Team Scotland at the Arctic Circle Assembly
by Emily Hague (Heriot-Watt University) Plenary room in Harpa In October 2023, the Scottish...
Elise Gallois (University of Edinburgh) presents on tundra phenology at the UK Arctic Science Conference
by Elise Gallois, a final-year PhD researcher at the University of Aberdeen Elise Gallois I...
Hayley McLennan (University of St Andrews) presents at the UK Arctic Science Conference
by Hayley McLennan, aPhD researcher in the Pelagic Ecology Research Group at the University of...
ScAN first webinar series – recordings now available
ScAn is proud to have concluded its first ever webinar series. We had an exciting...
Congratulations to succesful applicants of ScAN Early Career Travel Grant
We are delighted to announce the successful applicants for ScAN Early Career Travel Grant. This...
Members research spotlight: Strathclyde University leads project on New Northern Pedagogies
Having previously secured funding form the Scottish Government Arctic Connections fun, the Strathclyde University team,...
ScAN early career travel grant application – closing date 3 August 2023
Scottish Arctic Networks Early Career Travel Grants This year, we aim to support early...
Dr Natalie Weir of Strathclyde University visits Bergen as part of North 2 North Staff Mobility
The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is seeking to establish a collaborative relationship...
RGU hosts first UArctic north2north exchange
Two senior staff members from a Norwegian university have been reflecting on a week they...
Prof David Anderson participated in the UArctic annual assembly in Québec
The University of the Arctic held its annual assembly in Québec City 23-26…
Members research spotlight: My research stay at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
by Marta Santos García, first-year PhD student at the University of Edinburgh From 2nd January...
SCOTMAC 2: A Diplomatic Simulation of the Arctic Council
The second Scotland Model Arctic Council (SCOTMAC 2) successfully concluded in March this year, with...
Members research spotlight: Environmental sustainability of the Inuit community of Pond Inlet at the Northwest Passage
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have completed their fieldwork in the Canadian Arctic. Professor...
ScAN makes a submission to the UK Parliament Inquiry on “The UK and the Arctic Environment”
The Scottish Arctic Network made a submission to the UK Parliament Inquiry on "The UK...
ScAN meeting in Aberdeen and Arctic Frontiers Abroad
ScAN held its first in person meeting on 16 March, bringing the network members together...
ScAN Meeting at Arctic Frontiers Abroad
ScAN will be holding its first face-to-face meeting since it was formed in 2021. The...
SCAN travel grant launched
ScAN invites applications of up to £300 to support costs incurred for travel to meetings...
UArctic Names New Chair
Professor David G. Anderson from the University of Aberdeen is appointed as the The University...
Arctic Connections Fund is open for applications
Building on last year’s success, the Scottish Government has launched a new round of the...