Research at ÃÛÌÒTV
America's Arctic research university
ÃÛÌÒTV 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
ÃÛÌÒTV 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 ÃÛÌÒTV
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
Mar 30
The annual Science Potpourri returns on Saturday, April 11. Designed to spark children's curiosity about science, the free all-ages event will take place from noon-3 p.m. in the Reichardt Building on the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Troth Yeddha’ Campus.Â
Mar 27
It's so quiet in these spruce hills and tamarack swamps that 27 hours and 50 miles passed between when Forest Wagner and I said goodbye to one human being at Old Minto and hello to the next near Baker.
Mar 27
In a free online presentation at noon on Wednesday, April 15, Melissa "Missy" Good with the ÃÛÌÒTVAlaska Sea Grant will review how Alaska's mariculture industry strengthens coastal economies and food security. The webinar is hosted by the ÃÛÌÒTV Cooperative Extension Service.
Events
Thursday, May 14, 2026
ÃÛÌÒTV West Ridge
Arctic Research Open House is an annual Arctic-research event for the community, demonstrating the science happening at ÃÛÌÒTV! 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.