We started the discussion of the need for an Arctic hub in Hobart and investigated the possibilities with GOA-ON. It was decided that such a hub focusing on Arctic issues would be beneficial for the OA community. Then it was also suggested the I would lead the hub together with Kumiko Azetsu-Scott (Canada), Melissa Chierici (Norway) and Jessica Cross (USA) as co-lead/SSC. The hub has yet to be started. This year, we plan to have a few meetings. We will send out more information about the Arctic hub soon and will ask representatives for each country to gather names and information on GOA-ON Arctic hub members, or you can sign up here.

Best wishes

Agneta Fransson