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Dean of the School of Education

The Dean of a School is appointed by the Rector for a five-year term, in accordance with University Council rules of procedure, and works under the Rector's mandate. The Dean of a School governs day-to-day operations and acts as its academic leader and spokesperson within and outside of the University.

Dean of the School of Education
Kolbrún Pálsdóttir
Tel: +354 525 5965
Email: kolbrunp@hi.is

Administration of Faculties, Governing Board, Committees and Councils

The Head of Faculty is its director and operates on the commission of the Dean of the School.

Head of Faculty
Berglind Rós Magnúsdóttir, Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
Jón Ingvar Kjaran, Professor

Administrative Officer
Jóhanna Karítas Traustadóttir

Head of Faculty
Karen Rut Gísladóttir, Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
Edda Óskarsdóttir, Associate Professor

Administrative Officer
Bryndís Garðarsdóttir

Head of Faculty
Þórdís Lilja Gísladóttir, Associate Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
Ástríður Stefánsdóttir, Professor

Administrative Officer
Elfa Hrönn Friðriksdóttir

Head of Faculty
Elsa Eiríksdóttir, Associate Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
To be announced

Administrative Officer
Adda María Jóhannsdóttir

The School of Education Governing Board addresses issues with a common interest of the School and supervises its finances, management, and quality. The Governing Board is comprised of the Dean of the School, heads of faculty, and one student representative.

Members of the 2023-2024 Governing Board are:

  • Kolbrún Pálsdóttir, Dean of the School of Education
  • Þórdís Lilja Gísladóttir, Head of the Faculty of Health Promotion, Sport and Leisure Studies
  • Rannveig Björk Þorkelsdóttir, Head of the Faculty of Subject Teacher Education
  • Berglind Rós Magnúsdóttir, Head of Faculty of Education and Diversity (second Jón Ingvar Kjaran)
  • Karen Rut Gísladóttir, Head of Faculty of Education and Pedagogy
  • Dagbjört Ósk Jóhannsdóttir, student representative

The School of Education has numerous committees and councils working on improvements in fields such as doctoral studies, equality, science, and teaching. More information on the committees is provided by the School of Education offices.

Staff of office

Faculties and Research Institutes

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