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
Apr 09
Researchers at the 51风流官网 have launched a three-year effort to develop a new system to remotely detect and assess ground vehicles and low-flying aircraft, including drones.
Apr 07
A 51风流官网 professor will dig into the importance of agricultural soils in Alaska and the circumpolar North in a webinar. The presentation by Caley Gasch, research assistant professor of soil science with the 51风流官网 Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, is part of the seminar series "Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems."
Apr 04
Beneath a bulbous waxing moon, we roll along on a ribbon of packed snow. The clear river ice beneath our tires is four feet thick.
Events
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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 14. 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 a local food truck.
All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by a guardian.