A summer school jointly organised by the University of the Arctic (UArctic) and ArcSolution
Welcome to the Postgraduate Summer School on Health and Arctic Forensic Strategies!
This intensive five-day teaching program is designed to provide advanced training and insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in the fields of One Health and environmental forensic sciences within Arctic environments. Participants will engage with leading experts, explore cutting-edge research, and develop practical skills essential for addressing health issues and environmental forensic studies in these extreme conditions. Throughout the course, you will delve into topics such as the impact of climate change on Arctic health, innovative environmental assessment strategies adapted for cold climates, and the ethical considerations of working in remote and sensitive regions. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in this critical study area.
Join us for an enriching experience that combines academic rigour with real-world applications, preparing you to make significant contributions to the field of Arctic One Health and environmental forensic science.
Practical information
When? 18-22 August, 2025
Where? Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU); Science Center.
Registration for the summer school includes a short CV & motivation letter. Clarify the funding opportunities with your ArcSolution contact.
Travel support available (up to 10,000 NOK) upon application (incl. budget estimate)
Deadline for registration/ submission: July 15, 2025
In case of questions, contact your ArcSolution contact or the NMBU local organisers:
Roland Kallenborn: roland.kallenborn@nmbu.no +47 90879988
Accommodation: Vestby Hyttepark. Book your place here with “Roland Kallenborn” as reference.
Apply for Travel support
Programme
09:00 – 12:00 Arrival
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Introductions + house rules (with Roland Kallenborn)
14:00 – 15:00 Participant introduction
15:00 – 16:00 TBA
16:00 – 17:00 OneHealth concept (with Arja Rautio)
17:00 – 18:00 Arctic Environmental Forensics (with Roland Kallenborn & Leo Yeung)
18:00 – 20:00 Joint Dinner & Social gathering
09:00 – 10:00 Introduction/day briefing (with Roland Kallenborn)
10:00 – 11:00 Learning goals and deliverables (with Roland Kallenborn)
11:00 – 12:00 Group distribution (2-3 students), priority topics
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 History of Arctic Monitoring (with Lars Otto Reiersen)
14:00 – 15:00 Results and implications of pollutant assessments
15:00 – 16:00 The ArcSolution concept (with Roland Kallenborn)
16:00 – 17:00 Group work
17:00 – 18:00 Group work & Debriefing
18:00 – 20:00 Dinner
09:00 – 10:30 Introduction/day briefing (with Roland Kallenborn)
10:30 – 11:00 Groups Q&A
11:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Analytical methods and requirements (with Roland Kallenborn)
14:00 – 15:00 Qualitative and quantitative approaches in environmental trace analysis of novel organic pollutants (with Katrin Vorkamp)
15:00 – 17:00 Human exposure studies and One Health (with Arja Rautio)
17:00 – 18:00 Group work
18:00 – 20:00 Dinner
09:00 – 10:30 Introduction/day briefing (with Roland Kallenborn)
10:30 – 11:00 Groups Q&A
11:00 – 12:00 Group work
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 Strategies in Environmental Forensics (with Roland Kallenborn & Leo Yeung)
15:00 – 16:00 Group work
16:00 – 18:00 OneHealth and Toxicology (with Christian Sonne & Jan Ludvig Lyche)
18:00 – 20:00 Dinner & Social gathering
09:00 – 10:30 Introduction/day briefing (with Roland Kallenborn)
10:30 – 11:00 UArctic & Arctic acdemic education (with Arja Rautio & Lars Otto Reiersen)
11:00 – 12:00 1. Set Group presentations (n = 2)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 2. Set group presentations (n = 2)
14:00 – 15:00 3. Set group presentations (n = 3)
15:00 – 16:00 Concluding remarks
16:00 Adjourned – fare well
