Kangerlussuaq Science Workshop
This is an annual webinar hosted by Arctic Circle Business and Qeqqata Municipality to update the Arctic research and testing communities about what is happening in and around Kangerlussuaq. It places particular emphasis on how these upcoming changes could impact science and testing in the area.
Information about upcoming and previous webinars is listed below:
2024 Science Workshop
Download the 2024 Science Webinar Program
Arctic Unmanned
Mads Petersen – Founder, Arctic Unmanned. Download presentation.
Future of Kangerlussuaq
Laust Løgstrup – Head of Projects, Qeqqata Municipality. Download Presentation.
International research activities and logistics in
Kangerlussuaq
Prof. Jørgen Peder Steffensen – Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. Download Presentation
US NSF current and future plans
Renee D. Crain, Program Manager, Arctic Research Support and Logistics. Download Presentation.
2023 Science Workshop
Joint Science Education Programme (JSEP)
Kasper Busk – Project Coordinator, Greenland Government. Download presentation.
A new lonospheric research facility
Jayachandran P. Thayyil – Professor, University of New Brunswick. Download presentation.
Biological Monitoring Transect
Clay Prater – Research Associate, Oklahoma State University. Download presentation.
Update on Kangerlussuaq Airport
Ivaaq Christensen – Airport Manager, Mittarfeqarfiit. Verbal presentation only
Update on road renovation and ATV track
Fritz B. Petersen – Head of Technical Services, Qeqqata Municipality. Download presentation.
Aasivissuit-Nipisat world heritage site
Paninnguaq F. Lyberth – Site Manager, Qeqqata Municipality. Download presentation.
New management and municipal plan
Laust Løgstrup – Head of Projects, Qeqqata Municipality. Download presentation
Presentation of Albatros Arctic Circle
Jørgen Larsen – CEO, Albratros Arctic Circle.
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Presentation of Air Zafari
Mia Biilman Larsen – CEO & Pilot, Air Zafari Greenland. Download presentation
Arctic Trucks for science, logistics and tourism on the polar icecap and rough terrain
Sune Tamm – Director of Operations, Arctic Trucks. Download presentation
2022 Science Workshop
Kangerlussuaq research report:
40 interviews were conducted with international Arctic researchers/research institutions showing a great need for better information, infrastructure improvements and organizational changes in Kangerlussuaq. Arctic Circle Business and Qeqqata Municipality work closely together to implement the recommendations. Download presentation
is the first attempt to improve information level about Kangerlussuaq for the science community. The present website is the first version and will be updated. The hope is that international researchers can see study opportunities, the infrastructure, the support local companies can give and the events taking place. Download presentation
Kangerlussuaq International Science Support (KISS)
is Government owned and run by the Airport authorities (Mittarfeqarfiit). KISS consist of 4 four large buildings with wet laboratory, dry laboratory, computer room with internet access, kitchen, mess, living room, conference room, toilets, showers, well-equipped workshop, offices and storage room. No presentation
Kangerlussuaq Science & Tourism Support (KS&TS)
is a new private company providing facilities and services to science and tourism. KS&TS offers accommodation, work areas, office space, storage rooms, practical service, transport, camps, and what you need.
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JMM-Gruppen
has for a long time rented out cars, ATV’s, science equipment and support to researchers. JMM-Gruppen is now expanding with cabins and guesthouse as well transforming the old bowling center to workshop and office facilities for scientists.
No presentation
Renovation of Kangerlussuaq Airport
to at least 2500 meters will take place after the new Nuuk Airport is finished according to an agreement between Greenland Government and Danish Defense. Meanwhile the Airport authorities (Mittarfeqarfiit) will carry out smaller renovation task of the landing strip. In 2022 the airport will close down for renovation three weekends from Friday at 7pm to Monday 8am at May 27-30, June 3-6-6 and June 10-13. No presentation
Oxford Global Projects’ Arctic Circle Road report
shows that the road is very promising and that it is, without a doubt, worth moving forward in the project. The next step is projecting the design of the road which also will give a more precise economic estimate.
The report was ordered by Greenland Government at leading international infrastructure consultants Oxford Global Projects lead by professor Bent Flyvbjerg.
Download presentation. Download OGP Report (english).
ATV track Kangerlussuaq-Sisimiut
is expected to open in Autumn 2022. The first 130 km was built in 2020-21 and the last 25 km is expected to be build this summer. The ATV track will show that Arctic Circle Road is a possible project, give road engineers access to plan the road and start up tourist and research projects between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut. Download presentation
Renovation of Road to Ice Sheet
was started up in 2021 with the first 20 km to the Extreme E race location. In May 2022 the last 15 km is planned to be renovated including the two small bridges. The road will be open during renovation. The Municipality plans to incorporate the possibilities for building research facilities at the end of Road to Ice Sheet in the Municipal Plan 2023. Download presentation
Environmental Improvements
Environmental improvements are taking place after the Government and Municipality have agreed to phase out pit burning and clean up the dump and in the future ship garbage to the big incinerator in Sisimiut. The settlement council is improving local clean up including placing containers in designated areas. The settlement council has several beautification projects with rock and photo art as well as supporting the new Sami Rintala architecture project. Download presentation 1 presentation 2