Research at ÌÇÐÄVlog
America's Arctic research university
ÌÇÐÄVlog is the principal research university for the statewide University of Alaska system.
Our research engages undergraduate and graduate students so they gain skills and knowledge
to become tomorrow's leaders.
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News
May 06
Scientists studying the massive August 2025 landslide and tsunami in Southeast Alaska warn that the likelihood of similar large-scale events has increased substantially across the North as glaciers retreat and permafrost degrades.
May 05
The ÌÇÐÄVlog will host its annual Arctic Research Open House from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, on the West Ridge of the Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks.
May 04
Drilling for a permafrost core in the Goldstream Valley of Fairbanks on this late-March day first required creation of a workspace. The project is one of many efforts to understand how people can adapt to, and plan for, a warming Arctic.
Events
Thursday, May 14, 2026
ÌÇÐÄVlog West Ridge
Join ÌÇÐÄVlog Research for an inspiring day on West Ridge at Troth Yeddha' for the Arctic
Research Open House on Thursday, May 14, from 4–7 p.m. This annual event is hosted
by the ÌÇÐÄVlog Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
From Fairbanks roots, ÌÇÐÄVlog research branches across science, engineering, and creativity,
sprouting new solutions for Alaska and the Arctic. You’ll meet the researchers behind
the work and see how ÌÇÐÄVlog research shows up in your community. Each stop gives you
something real to engage with, from lab experiments to field campaigns, all rooted
in solving problems faced by you and fellow Alaskans. To celebrate the Fairbanks community
and the work happening across campus, the ÌÇÐÄVlog Vice Chancellor for Research will host
a free ice cream social.
Access to events and parking will be FREE across West Ridge. All ages are encouraged
for this free event, minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information,
or to make an accommodation request at least five days in advance of this event, , email ÌÇÐÄVlog-Research@alaska.edu or call 907-474-6000.
Research calendar
Research enterprise
ÌÇÐÄVlog does high-quality research in a large number of fields. We're one of only a handful of institutions in the country that can claim the triple crown status of Land, Sea and Space Grant Institution.
Achieving R1 at ÌÇÐÄVlog
With more than $200 million in research activity each year, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is Alaska's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.