The Scottish Arctic Conference and Scottish Arctic Network Annual Meeting will be hosted at University of St Andrews from 5-6 March. The event brings together researchers, teachers, professional staff and students interested in the future of the Arctic. Over two days, the event offers the opportunity to find out more about Arctic-related opportunities and discuss ongoing work by ScAN, Scottish Government and UArctic.
The Scottish Arctic Network Annual Meeting on Friday 6 March will be held in hybrid mode. All other events will be held in person. The event is supported by the Scottish Government and the UArctic Network. It will be hosted at the University of St Andrews, at its town centre locations.
Schedule
Thursday 5 March
Parliament Hall, South St, St Andrews
11:00-11:45 Early Career Researcher event: Starting a Career in Arctic Research
12:00-12:15 Welcome to the Scottish Arctic Conference
12:15-13:00 Scottish Government Policy Framework. A review of the Scottish Government’s Arctic Connections Policy Framework, and a look towards future international policy. With Lauren Johnstone.
13:00-13:45 Lunch
13:45-14:45 Engaging with UArctic Thematic Networks
15:00-17:00 Thematic Areas Research Showcase, discussing Climate, Water, Sustainability and Energy; Community and Culture; and Security, Law and Justice.
17:00-18:00 Free time.
18:00-18:40 Drinks at Central Bar, Market Street.
18:45 – 21:00 Conference Dinner in Lower College Hall, St Salvator’s Quad, North Street. Dinner will be served at 19:05. The dress code is business casual.
Friday 6 March
Participants may be interested in the St Andrews International Women’s Day Dook. A bracing start to day 2 of the conference, in support of Fife Women’s Aid.
Old Union Diner, Butts Wynd building, Butts Wynd, St Andrews.
09:30-10:15 UArctic Regional Centre discussion, with Outi Snellman (UArctic Secretary General)
10:15-10:30 Coffee break
10:30 – 12:00 ScAN Planning: Education, Research, Policy and Connections.
12:30-13:15 Lunch
13:15-14:15 ScAN Annual Meeting (hybrid)
Travel
St Andrews is served by direct buses from Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and connecting services. St Andrews is near to the Leuchars train station, and there are buses approximately every 15 minutes which take you into St Andrews. Further details are available here.
Accommodation
There are a range of accommodation options in St Andrews. The Visit Scotland website has a comprehensive list of hotels and bed and breakfast options in St Andrews. Towns such as Cupar, Leuchars, Glenrothes and Ladybank, as well as nearby Dundee are easily accessible from St Andrews and have large numbers of accommodation options.
Sign up
Attendees are welcome to attend either or both days. Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided for both days. There is no charge for the conference dinner on 5 March, but numbers may be limited based on demand.
Please register here. The registration deadline is Wednesday 18 February. A limited amount of travel funding is available to support attendance at the event. Applications for this will be considered on a rolling basis.
