The Lapland University Consortium LUC is a community formed by two universities with a particular focus on global Arctic responsibility, sustainable tourism, future services, and reachability.
Our mission is to produce new knowledge and competence from the Arctic perspective so that life in the Arctic can continue to thrive in the future: We strive to ensure prosperity and well-being in this area by encouraging both individuals and communities to take responsibility, and our global networks focused on Arctic issues are harnessed to help us reach our strategic goals.
More information
MTI is formed by the academic subject of tourism research at the University of Lapland and the fields of tourism, catering, and economy at Lapland UAS. The professional community also includes experts in tourism and related fields functioning in Lapland Education Centre REDU and Kemi-Tornionlaakso Municipal Education and Training Consortium Lappia.
The University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences (Lapland UAS) focus on research on Arctic and northern change and knowledge of the Arctic environment. The following three strategic choices guide and inform the consortium’s work:
The Lapland University community operates in an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable manner in constant dialogue with our stakeholders and partners. We offer our students an inspiring learning environment characterized by digital solutions, connections to the job market and the economy, and participation in research and education networks.