Special Lecture on Arctic & Antarctic Science II
Overview
Hokkaido University, as part of the Human Resource Development Program in ArCS-3, holds a Special Lecture on Arctic & Antarctic Science II within the Hokkaido Summer Institute 2026 program. This program aims to learn about the outline and advanced research focused on the central themes of ‘Arctic’ and ‘Antarctica’, which are characteristic research fields of our university, in English. In addition to acquiring specialized knowledge, another goal is to develop communication skills through attending lectures in English, engaging in Q&A sessions with overseas researchers, and making oral presentations.
Implementation method
Hokkaido University will hold an intensive lecture series for about two weeks, featuring four world-renowned overseas researchers leading polar research and two researchers from our university as lecturers. The lectures will cover a wide range of topics from the ecosystems of polar oceans, the physical properties of snow and ice, the behavior of the Antarctic ice sheet to tourism in polar regions, encompassing both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Additionally, using English materials related to Arctic and Antarctic science, the participating students will prepare slide presentations and engage in oral presentations and Q&A sessions in English.
