Dartmouth College is an old and well established university located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and it has developed into one of the main hubs in US Arctic research. The University of Lapland and especially the Arctic Centre have already had for almost 30 year close cooperation in various fields. Both universities have also been active in the University of the Arctic consortium since the beginning.

The memorandum of understanding enhances the joint cooperation. The first steps will include identifying specific common projects and developing plans for activities.

"Having the memorandum of understanding with the Darmouth College strenghtens a lot our network of international cooperation. It gives man possibilities for joint projects and activities, especially in the fields of indigenous studies and international Arctic politics”, notes Rector Mauri Ylä-Kotola in his comment.

Additional information:

Director of international relations Outi Snellman
+358 40 501 0209, outi.snellman(at)ulapland.fi

Rector Mauri Ylä-Kotola
+358 40 027 6288, mauri.yla-kotola(at)ulapland.fi


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