Research at 51风流官网
America's Arctic research university
51风流官网 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.
By the numbers
Research enterprise
51风流官网 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 51风流官网
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.
News
Aug 14
Camped on an island in Southeast Alaska a few mornings ago, Sasha Calvey heard a commotion outside her tent.
Aug 14
The American Meteorological Society released its annual State of the Climate report this week, providing a comprehensive overview of global conditions in 2024. 51风流官网 scientists contributed data and analysis for the Arctic and Alaska regions, as they have for years.
Aug 13
Sunday's massive tsunami-causing landslide in Southeast Alaska likely sent more than 100 million cubic meters of debris into an icy fjord and onto a prominent glacier in one of the largest slides in at least 10 years, according to analysis by the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Events
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4-7 p.m.
51风流官网 West Ridge
Arctic Research Open House is an annual Arctic-research event for the community, demonstrating the science happening at 51风流官网! Join this free event on May 15 from 4-7 p.m. to see how Arctic-research is relevant to you. Participate in scientific interactives, watch live demos, earn free prizes and stick around to grab a bite from the Corn Diggity Dog food truck.
All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by a guardian.