Centre for Arctic Humanities (ArcHum) is a virtual unit at UiT The Arctic University of Norway that coordinates various research environments. The main purpose is to strengthen professional communities in the field of Arctic humanities, develop collaborative relationships across relevant units at UiT, and advance cooperation with other universities.
The center is a response to the challenges in the Research Council's evaluation of the humanities in Norway and a Norwegian parliamentary report on the Humanities in Norway (2016-2017), as well as to UiT's humanities strategy (2021), and UiT's strategy Eallju – Developing the High North: UiT’s strategy towards 2030 (2022).
ArcHum was initiated by the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, The Arctic University Museum of Norway and Academy of Fine Arts, and the University Library.
Archum progress report (in Norwegian)
Feminist Theories in the Arctic (FemArc)
Indigenous Religion(s): Local Grounds, Global Networks (INREL)
Research on Sámi Research and on Representation of Sámi Cultural Heritage (SamForsk)
Exploration, Exploitation and Exposition of the Gendered Heritage of the Arctic (XARC)
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Traveling exhibition
What does it mean to live with the ocean? What will the seafood of the future look like? How are we going to live by or in the sea? What will the grandchild's job in Harstad be in 2050? The exhibition 'Living with the Ocean' combines visual experiences with thought-provoking questions. The exhibition was discussed among others with UiT's Environmental Humanities group and the local community. It is part of a larger EEA project on coastal culture and is an innovative collaboration between the Sesimbra Maritime Museum in Portugal and CRAFT-Lab. It is an example of innovative research dissemination. It was previously shown in Sesimbra, Portugal, earlier this year and will move on to Brussels in October. Everyone can see and draw on it in Svalbardparken in Harstad throughout the summer. Read more.
Riddu Riddu
UiT has for many years been a central collaboration partner for the Riddu Riddu festival. This year, as usual, the arts and humanities contribute in several areas. This year's UiT seminar is titled Indigenous Knowledge on the Queer Side. We ask: How can we increase knowledge and ensure that it is for, with, and by both queer and indigenous people? We also award the Árdnaprisen for the best master's thesis on Sami or indigenous-related topics. In addition, we are present in the UiT lavvu at the festival area with several of our academic environments.
Network Meeting at Arctic Congress
The Centre for Arctic Humanities organises an international network meeting during the Arctic Congress in Bodø. Everyone is welcome. The meeting gives a possibility for scholars working within the Arctic Humanities to connect with UiT's newly established Centre for Arctic Humanities and express their interest in collaboration. The meeting will take place on Saturday the 1st of June 2024 from 1:00 to 1:30 pm in the communal areas next to 'Kammersalen' in Stormen Concert Hall.
Sandbox symposium