Yukon University & the YukonU Research Centre
Yukon University is Canada’s first university north of 60, and conducts applied research aligned with northern priorities. The YukonU Research Centre houses many of YukonU’s researchers, and provides experiential learning to students through hands-on research opportunities.
At YukonU and the YukonU Research Centre, we take pride in investigating distinctly northern questions while drawing on western science and Indigenous knowledge to create and share innovative responses to our changing northern home.
The YukonU Research Centre's thematic areas include climate change adaptation, hydrology, permafrost and geoscience, northern energy innovation, northern mine remediation, health, Indigenous knowledge and biodiversity monitoring.
Yukon Research Centre works in partnership with government, industry, entrepreneurs, First Nations, and communities to improve the lives of Northerners.
Watch Centre's researchers in action and learn more about what they do by viewing the Yukon Research Centre video.
| Institution | Yukon University |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Infrastructure type | Research centre/institute |
| Disciplines | Education science Teacher training Arts Graphic and audiovisual media Language and literature History and archaeology Philosophy and ethics Psychology Sociology and cultural studies Political science and civics Economics Journalism and communication Marketing and advertising Finance and accounting Biology and biochemistry Environmental sciences Physics Chemistry Earth sciences Mathematics and statistics Mining and extraction Health and medicine Nursing and caring Social work and counselling Natural environments and wildlife Environmental protection |
| Language of operation | English |
| Keywords | biodiversityTechnological Breakthroughsnatural sciencesinnovationArcticclimate changesocial sciencessustainable development |
Availability
The YukonU Research Centre focuses on supporting YukonU’s researchers and students, but provides some limited support to partner organizations and collaborators. We welcome inquiries and opportunities to explore new partnerships.
Contact information
YukonU Research Centre
500 University Drive
PO Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 5K4
867 456 6986