Northern Arctic Federal University
Prof. Elena Kudryashova, D.Sc.,
Rector, Northern Arctic Federal University

Russian Arctic Policy in Education and Research
Basic Principles of State Policyof the Russian Federation in the Arctic
for the Period up to 2020 and Further

Strategy of Development of the Russian
Arctic and National Security for the Period up
to 2020
List of Priority Projects in the Arctic Zone ofthe Russian Federation
Main areas of the Russian Arctic development:• Integrated development of the Northern SeaRoute;• Preservation of the Arctic ecosystem andelimination of accumulated environmentaldamage;• Integrated use of marine and terrestrialbioresources;• Development of telecommunication
infrastructure;• Development of solid minerals;• Development of tourism;• Development of air connections;• Development of the energy systems;• Development of hydrocarbon resources;• Yamal LNG Project;• Civil shipbuildingNorthern Arctic Federal UniversityАрхангельск

Total number of students> 20 000

Academic staff, total
having D.Sc./ PhD

1163
71%

Higher Schools
Institutes / Colleges / Campuses

72/3/3

Research Centers and Labs

41

Educational programs, total

over 360

NARFU HIGHER SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES
Arkhangelsk
CampusHigher School of Energy,
Oil and Gas

Higher School ofInformation Technologies
and Automated Systems

Higher School ofEngineering

Higher School ofPsychology, Pedagogy
and Physical Training

Higher School of NaturalSciences andTechnologies

Higher School of Social
Sciences, Humanities andInternational
Communication

Higher School ofEconomics, Managementand Law

Severodvinsk
Campus

Koryazhma
CampusNaryan-Mar
Representative Office4

NARFU PRIORITY RESEARCH FIELDS
Environment of the Arctic areas* Comprehensive study of the northern nature aimed at bio-resources managing* Modeling of physical processes and systems occurring in the Arctic* Formation of environment eco-analytical control systemConstruction and energy in Cold Climate* Investigating properties of structurally unstable soils and industrial ground* Ensuring safety and energy efficiency of buildings and complexes in the European North
Chemistry and biotechnology*Creation of scientific basis of chemical and biotechnological use of renewable resources for solutionof Arctic development’s problems
Human dimension in the Arctic*Adaptation and human health in the North
Mineral resources of the Arctic areas and resources*Development of a monitoring system to intensify the process of oil extraction, hydraulic fracturingmodeling under the Arctic climate conditions.
Shipbuilding and ship repairing
IT Technology5

NArFU Research Infrastructure
Center of Research Equipment for Collective Use «Arktika»

Center of the Arctic Remote Sensing
Center of Research Equipment for Collective Use -2
Arctic Biomonitoring Laboratory

Laboratory of Molecular Ecology and Phylogenetic
Center for Innovation “Arctic Oil and Gas Laboratory
Research”
Center for Innovation “Modern Technologies for Northern Bio-Resources
Processing”
Education and Research Centre of Energy Innovation
Research Centre “Construction in Extreme Climate”

Laboratory for Emergency Prevention and Modelling
Arctic Centre of Strategic ResearchTechnology Center of Shipbuilding and Arctic Marine Engineering (cluster inSeverodvinsk)

http://narfu.ru/biomonitoring/en/Arctic Floating University:
An On-Board School Exploring the Russian Arctic
ORGANIZERS:
NArFU, RosHydroMet,
Russian Geographical Society

Expedition Route 2018

✓ 9 expeditions to the Arctic Ocean✓ 27 HEIs✓ Since 2013 the expedition has been an international one
Aims: monitoring of the environmental state of water and coastal
areas in the western Russian Arctic;
training of research and production personnel for the region.
Since 2012 – about 500 participants from 12 countries,including 200 students.
The researchers have covered over 30 000 nautical miles.

27 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONSJuly 2018 – 10th expedition: Terrae Novae

University of the Arctic
VisionAn Empowered North– With Shared Voices
Our Values
Circumpolar
Inclusive
Reciprocal
More than 180
Institutions
from Arctic andNon-Arctic countries

Japan:
Hokkaido University

ND

BEAR

Mission
Empower the people ofthe Circumpolar Northby providing uniqueeducational and research
opportunities throughcollaboration within apowerful network ofmembers.
Goals 2020
❑ Educational Accessfor NorthernStudents❑ Research
Representation inthe North❑ Expanding
Knowledge of theNorth❑ EngagedMembershipNetworkWelcome to:March, 2019, NArFU - International Forum “Arctic: Territory of Dialogue”
International School «Russia in the Arctic Dialogue».
2020, NArFU – Congress of the International Arctic Social Sciences Association(IASSA)

THANK YOU !
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