Aðalbygging
University of Iceland‘s Aula
Ryan Eyford, historian of Western Canada, is the 2025 recipient of the international Vigdís Prize for his contribution to research on the Icelandic settlement in Canada that brings together Indigenous and immigrant histories.
The award ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 6th, at 15:00, in the University of Iceland‘s Aula. Ryan Eyford will deliver the lecture „Commemorating Colonization: New Iceland Anniversaries“ on the occasion. All are welcome.
Programme
15:00 — Welcome and opening remarks by Silja Bára R. Ómarsdóttir, Rector of the University of Iceland
15:10 — Logi Einarsson, Minister of Culture, Innovation and Universities, grants the Vigdís Prize 2025
15:25 — Ryan Eyford: Commemorating Colonization: New Iceland Anniversaries
16:00 — Light refreshments
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