Come along to our public science festival

November 4, 2025 | Written by Arctic Hub

Greenland Science Week gives the public a unique opportunity to meet and talk to researchers face to face.

If you have ever wondered what scientists from around the world are doing in Greenland, then you should come and meet some of them at Greenland Science Week from November 7 to November 14. Organised by Arctic Hub, Greenland Science Week is not just for scientists – the science festival takes place in several towns and settlements, and on several days it is also open to the public.

“We are looking forward to facilitating many interactions between members of the public, professionals, and researchers, and to seeing curiosity take center stage at these events. There will be room to exchange knowledge and to hear about opportunities for getting involved in research yourself, if that is something you’re interested in”, says Avijâja Rosing-Olsen, Head of Secretariat at Arctic Hub.

Facts about Greenland Science Week

Greenland Science Week is Greenland’s largest event for and about research. It spans an entire week across several parts of the country.

It all concludes with a science conference in Nuuk on November 12-13, followed by an open day on November 14 where the doors open to everyone curious about research.

Greenland Science Week takes place every other year, and this is the fourth time the science festival is being held. To learn more about the event, visit https://www.scienceweek.gl/.

Greenland Science Week has been developed through close collaboration between Arctic Hub, AAU Arctic, Ilisimatusarfik (University of Greenland), Pinngortitaleriffik (the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources), the Greenland Climate Research Centre, DTU – Technical University of Denmark, Asiaq, Qeqqata Municipality and ILLU Science and Art.

Greenland Science Week is made possible with support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation and Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq.

In Ilulissat, you can hear about responsible tourism and take part in a drone workshop. You can also listen to both the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and local hunters talk about climate change in the ice fjord. November 7-9, Ilulissat Science Forum isf25

In Sisimiut, you can visit the Taseralik Culture House and participate in a discussion about the future of the Aasivissuit-Nipisat World Heritage Site together with locals, researchers, and tourism operators. November 7-8, Qeqqata Program 2025

In Sarfannguit on November 9 you can enjoy a walk around the settlement, and in Kangerlussuaq on November 10-11 you can visit one of the country’s most researched sites – the Russell Glacier and Point 660 on the ice sheet.

Everything culminates with a big finale in Nuuk on Friday 14 November with Qaagitsi, a full day of talks, booths, and workshops at Katuaq Cultural Centre. You can learn about new weather stations on the east coast and Greenland’s hidden hot springs, Science Week Nuuk

“At Qaagitsi, we invite the public into the world of research and offer an opportunity to learn about the research taking place. Research should be for everyone, and by building bridges between research and society, we can strengthen the sharing of knowledge across these bridges for everyone’s benefit,” says Avijâja Rosing-Olsen, adding:

“Qaagitsi is a public science festival. It’s a place to exchange knowledge with others who are interested in the same topics, whether that interest is professional or personal.”

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