The primary aim of the KA171-2022 mobility project was to strengthen and expand the University of Akureyri’s international cooperation in the fields of fisheries science, biotechnology, and polar law, with a particular focus on partnerships in Japan and the Russian Federation. The project sought to enhance academic collaboration, promote staff and student mobility, and support the development of joint educational and research initiatives. In Japan, the project built upon long-standing relationships with Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT) and Kobe University. The collaboration with TUMSAT, active for over a decade, focused on marine science and biotechnology, aligning with UNAK’s strategic emphasis on fisheries science. The partnership with Kobe University, centered around the Polar Law master’s program, aimed to address emerging legal and governance challenges in the Arctic region. In the Russian Federation, the project formalized and expanded cooperation with Murmansk State Technical University, focusing on training and retraining highly qualified personnel for the fishing industry. This included knowledge transfer, joint lectures, and practical training involving Icelandic and Russian industry experts.