Arctic Future Pathfinders

During autumn 2025, UiT The Arctic University of Norway will charter S/S Statsraad Lehmkuhl for the course Arctic Future Pathfinders – A journey through the Northwest Passage, a part of the One Ocean Expedition.

The starting point is Nuuk in Kalaallit Nunaat/Greenland August 5th, and the journey concludes in Anchorage in Alaska October 4th, with stops in Uqsuqtuuk/Gjøa Haven and Iqaluktuttiaq/Cambridge Bay in Canada.

The course is linked to Norway’s Arctic Ocean 2050 initiative and the upcoming International Polar Year in 2032/33, aiming to train students and young academics to become essential Arctic researchers. The 10 ECTS course is focused on inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration competences and anticipatory skills, aimed at master’s students and doctoral candidates. Research will also be carried out on board the ship.

Vessel Statsraad Lemkuhl in open waters
Photo: Statsraad Lemkuhl / Ole Morten Algerøy