University of the Arctic rectors’ forUm 2012

November 13-16, 2012Hosted by the University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA

Pan-arctic cooPeration: regional PartnershiPs with global imPact

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and other organizations committed to higher

education and research in the North.

With the support of:

Schedule of eventSTuesday, November 13, 2012

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Registration opens (Lobby area next to Broadway Room, Main Floor)

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception (Broadway Room, Main Floor)

Formal program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Speakers:

Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, Vice-President (Research and International), University of Manitoba – Emcee

The Honourable Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M.; Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Chair of Post-Secondary Education Caucus, Government of Canada

The Honourable Erin Selby, Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy, Province of Manitoba

Justin Swandel, Councillor, St. Norbert Ward, City of Winnipeg

Dr. David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of ManitobaWedNesday, November 14, 2012

All keynote and plenary sessions will be held in the Provencher Ballroom (Main Floor)

7:00 a.m. Registration opens (Lobby area next to Broadway Room, Main Floor)

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast (Provencher Ballroom)

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome – Dr. David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba

Opening Remarks – Introduction to UArctic - Lars Kullerud, President, University of the Arctic

9:30 - 10:00 a.m. KEYNOTE

“The Arctic is our Future”

Mr. Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Chair of Post-Secondary Education Caucus

10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 - 11:45 a.m. INTERNATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION

“Challenges & Opportunities in Building Northern Partnerships”

Moderator: Dr. Stefán B. Sigurðsson, Rector, University of Akureyri, Iceland

Panel of speakers will present perspectives on educational needs, economic development, government policy and resource management related to building partnerships in Canada and in the Circumpolar Region.

Panelists:

Rob Penner, Executive Director of the Northern Manitoba Mining Academy, Canada

Ole Arve Misund, Managing Director, University Centre in Svalbard, Norway

Jukka Kola, Vice Rector University of Helsinki, Finland

Aleksei Zavarzin, Vice-rector St.Petersburg State University, Russia

11:45 - 12:15 a.m. Address by UArctic President

“Rethinking UArctic” – Lars Kullerud, President, University of the Arctic

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Broadway Room, Main Floor)

1:45 - 2:30 p.m. “STUDENT PERSPECTIVE ON ARCTIC COOPERATION”

Presentation from Student Participants

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Rectors – University of the Arctic Business Meeting – Co-chairs: Dr. David T. Barnard, President, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Elena Kudryashova, Rector, Northern (Arctic) Federal University

(LaVerendrye Room, Mezzanine Level) Includes: Member institution signing of the UArctic Charter

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Other Participants – Optional visit to Arctic research facilities, University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus

(Transportation pick-up meet in Hotel lobby)

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Informal Networking Dinner (The Fort Garry Hotel, Provencher Ballroom)

Thursday, November 15, 2012

7:00 a.m. Registration opens (Lobby area next to Broadway Room, Main Floor)

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast (Provencher Ballroom)

8:30 - 8:35 a.m. Welcome – Dr. David T. Barnard

8:35 - 10:30 a.m. Ambassadors’ PANEL DISCUSSION

“Higher Education in the North: Collaboration in Education, Research and Outreach”

Moderator: Denis Brière, Rector, Université Laval

Ambassadors to Canada from circumpolar countries will discuss opportunity for collaboration in higher education.

Panelists:

Erik Vilstrup Lorenzen, Ambassador for Denmark

Thordur Aegir Oskarsson, Ambassador for Iceland

Tobias F. Svenningsen, Minister Counsellor, Royal Norwegian Embassy

Igor Girenko, Councellor and Head of Section for Russia

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 - 12:15 p.m. INTERNATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION

“Building Cooperation through Academic Mobility: Best Practice Models”

Moderator: Mauri Ylä-Kotola, Rector, University of Lapland

Panel of Rectors from UArctic member institutions will present perspectives on lessons learned and best practice models of cooperation through academic mobility within the circumpolar region. The panel will specifically look at issues related to student and faculty mobility, including financing, reciprocity and the role of the University of the Arctic in facilitating exchanges.

Panelists:

Dr. George Iwama, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Elena Kudryashova, Rector, Northern (Arctic) Federal University, Russia

Dr. Kjell Jonsson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Umeå University, Sweden

Dr. Britt Vigdis Ekeli, Deputy Rector , University of Tromsø, Norway

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Broadway Room, Main Floor)

1:30 - 2:00 p.m. KEYNOTE

“Building Partnerships to bring Knowledge to Action” Danielle Labonté, Director General, Northern Policy and Science Integration, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Adjunct Professor and Fellow, Circumpolar Affairs, Queen’s University

2:00 - 2:15 p.m. Break

2:15 - 3:45 p.m. INTERNATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION

“Pan-Arctic Partnerships with Global Impact”

Research Networks & Research Frameworks

Moderator: Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, Vice-President (Research and International), University of Manitoba

Panel of Rectors and scientists will provide insight into how a practical example of partnership has brought together two major Arctic research programs (Manitoba – Århus) with common interests in research and education in the Arctic.

Panelists:

Dr. Søren Rysgaard, University of Manitoba, Canada

Dr. David Barber, University of Manitoba, Canada

Dr. Brian Bech Nielsen, Århus University, Denmark

David T. Barnard, University of Manitoba, Canada

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Closing

Approval of the Rectors’ Forum 2012 Declaration

Dr. Elena Kudryashova and Marina Kalinina: Invitation to attend Rectors’ Forum 2013. Hosts: Northern Arctic Federal University, Arkhangelsk, Russia

Closing Remarks: Lars Kullerud, Dr. David T. Barnard

5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Unscheduled / Free Time

6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Transport from The Fort Garry Hotel to University of Manitoba (Meet in Lobby for pick-up)

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. GALA DINNER

Marshall McLuhan Hall, University of Manitoba

Friday, November 16, 2012

OPTIONAL POST-FORUM EXCURSION

DAy TRIP TO ChURChILL, MANITObA ThE POLAR bEAR & bELUgA WhALE CAPITAL OF ThE WORLD!

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5:00 am Depart Hotel Fort Garry to Winnipeg International Airport (coffee, muffins, fruit - to go)

6:20 am Depart Calm Air # 545

9:00 am Arrive Churchill

9:45 am Polar Bear / Tundra Tour (Launch Site)

10:45 am Polar Bear point (approximately)

12:30 pm Lunch (Served on Tour)

3:30 pm Tour of Churchill Northern Studies Centre

4:30 pm Light dinner sponsored by and at Churchill Northern Studies Centre

4:50 pm Depart for Churchill Airport

5:15 pm Arrive at Churchill Airport

6:15 pm Depart Calm Air # 548

8:45 pm Arrive Winnipeg

9:15 pm Transport from Winnipeg International Airport to The Hotel Fort Garry

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