University of Iceland, Main building
Dean of School

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 Social Sciences
Magnús Þór Torfason
Tel: +354 525 4291
Email: torfason@hi.is

Administration of Faculties

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

Head of Faculty
Margrét Sigrún Sigurðardóttir, Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
Erla Sólveig Kristjánsdóttir, Professor

Administrative Officer
Vala Magnúsdóttir

Public Relations Manager
Auður Ingólfsdóttir 

 

Head of Faculty
Birgir Þór Runólfsson, Senior Lecturer

Vice Head of Faculty
Marías Halldór Gestsson, Associate Professor

Administrative Officer
Guðbjörg Melsted 

Head of Faculty
Hrefna Friðriksdóttir, Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
To be announced.

Administrative Officer
Margrét Cela, Administrative officer

Head of Faculty
Eva Marín Hlynsdóttir, Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
Hulda Þórisdóttir, Professor

Administrative Officer
Birta Austmann Bjarnadóttir, Administrative officer

Head of Faculty
Unnur Dís Skaptadóttir, Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
Ólafur Rastrick, Professor

Administrative Officer
Guðríður Ingibjörg Arnardóttir

Head of Faculty
Hervör Alma Árnadóttir, Associate Professor

Vice Head of Faculty
Halldór Sigurður Guðmundsson, Associate Professor

Administrative Officer
Heba Soffía Björnsdóttir, Administrative Officer

Office

Faculties

School of Social Sciences
Weekdays 9 am - 3 pm
Student and Teaching Service

The School office offers support to students and lecturers, providing guidance, counselling, and assistance with various matters. 

You are welcome to drop by at the office in Gimli or you can book an online meeting in Teams with the staff.

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