Greenland Science Week is an annual, multi-disciplinary Arctic science platform for networking, cooperation & public outreach. In 2023, Qeqqata Municipality kickstarted Science Week with a full weekend of science outreach events and trips around Sisimiut, Sarfannguit and Kangerlussuaq. We will be participating again in 2024.
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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
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Contacts: Qeqqata MunicipalityLaust Løgstrupemail: laul@qeqqata.gl Airport ManagerIvaaq Christensen for more informationipec@mit.gl KISSFor more information contact KISS Manager:Chris Sørensenemail: sciencesupport@mit.glPhone: +299 52 45 33 KS&TShttps://www.ksts.dk/reception@kangv.dk+299 589897 Kang Mini Tours Email: kangminimarked@gmail.comPhone: +299 540107 JMM GruppenFor more information contact Per Mikkelsen: Email: permik.1965@gmail.com Phone: + 299 524260
Kangerlussuaq offers an accessible and comprehensive base from which researchers can investigate a continental Arctic landscape under transition due to climate change. Several distinct ecosystems are within easy access of the town and enable a vast array of scientific research. Note: To conduct research in Greenland, it may be necessary to arrange one or more
History Kangerlussuaq has attracted many companies testing their latest inventions in extreme cold climate. “If it works in Kangerlussuaq, it works everywhere”. The advantage is a stable winter climate with temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius. The proximity of the cooling Ice Sheet gives Kangerlussuaq unique test opportunities, especially in October-November, compared to other