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Thinking through the S(k)in

13. May 2022 - 15:00 to 17:00

Webinar - Zoom

Thinking through the S(k)in: Religious Sensitivity, Transgender Bodies and Belonging in Indonesia

Open webinar in the queer webinar serie at the University of Iceland

Indonesian male-bodied and feminine identified subjects, locally and internationally known as waria, commonly claim to have the heart and soul of a woman. While waria form a visible social group, they suffer from various prevailing stigmas, of which a significant share is tied to some cultural assumptions embedded in the mainstream understanding of Islamic morality.

Doctoral defence in School of Education: Ósk Dagsdóttir

18. May 2022 - 13:00 to 15:00

Aðalbygging

Aula in the main building of the University of Iceland. Also live stream.

Wednesday, May 13 2022 an oral defence in Educational Science from the Faculty of Subject Teacher Education, University of Iceland will take place. Ósk Dagsdóttir will defend her PhD thesis: Creative Mathematics: Professional Development in an Icelandic Compulsory School. 

Opponents are Dr Ann-Sofi Röj-Lindberg from Aabo Akademi in Finland and dr. Jesper Boesen associate professor at University of Jönköping in Sweden.  

Main supervisor was Dr Bharath Sriraman professor at the University of Montana, USA, and co-supervisor Dr Freyja Hreinsdóttir professor at the School of Education, University of Iceland. 

Experts in the Doctoral committee were dr. Ólöf Björg Steinþórsdóttir Associate Professor at the University of Northern Iowa, USA, and dr. Jónína Vala Kristinsdóttir Associate Professor at the School of Education, University of Iceland.  

Doctoral defense in Educational Sciences: Hrafnhildur Snæfríðar- og Gunnarsdóttir

6. December 2024 - 13:00 to 16:00

Aðalbygging

Aula, the main building

Hrafnhildur Snæfríðar- og Gunnarsdóttir defends her PhD thesis in Educational Sciences specialising in critical studies from the Faculty of education and diversity, University of Iceland:

 Ableist Power Relations and Disabled People’s Invisible Work during COVID-19

The oral defence takes place Friday, December 6, at 1 pm in the Aula in the main building of the University of Iceland.

Opponents are Dr Erika Katzman assistant professor at King ‘s University College, Kanada and Dr Rebecca Lawthom professor at University of Sheffield, England.

Main supervisor was Dr Ásta Jóhannsdóttir, associate professor at School of Education, University of Iceland og co-supervisor Dr Lindsay O’Dell, professor at Open University, UK.

Expert in the Doctoral Committee was Dr Kristín Björnsdóttir, professor at School of Education, University of Iceland and Dr Laufey Löve, assistant professor at School of Education, University of Iceland

Information for Applicants

Please note that applications are not valid until certified transcripts of records and degree diplomas are received by the University of Iceland, along with any supporting documents required. The deadline for submitting supporting documents is specified in the confirmation email received when submitting the application.

Scanned or photocopied diplomas are not accepted.

Further information on supporting documents

Applicants who have submitted all supporting documents can expect a response to their application at the end of May through the Communication Portal.

Doctoral defense in educational sciences - Auður Magndís Auðardóttir

3. June 2021 - 13:00 to 14:30

Aðalbygging

Hátíðasalur UI

Choices and dilemmas - Reproduction of classed and gendered power relations through parental practices

About the project:

This thesis aims to explore how power relations are reproduced through parental choices and practices in Iceland, with a focus on classed and gendered dimensions. The thesis can be viewed as two separate yet connected parts. In the first part, I ask how parental practices contribute to class reproduction in Iceland, with a focus on school and neighbourhood choices. In the second part, I ask how the “good and worthy” parent is defined, with a focus on gendered family life in pandemic times.

Joint PhD Programme with the University of Copenhagen

The Faculty of Law has established a co-operation with the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen for a PhD programme. The co-operation means that you can complete the three-year PhD programme in close co-operation between the universities. Following a positive evaluation you will be awarded a joint PhD degree from two universities.

The benefits of the co-operation:

  • Joint PhD degree which is recognised in both Denmark and Iceland.
  • Attachment to 2 different research and study environments
  • Increased international contact
  • Excellent knowledge of the two legal cultures.

Practicalities:

Regulation no. 351-2017

Regulation on Master's study at the University of Iceland School of Humanities, no. 351/2017.

Authorised translation

Article 1.  Study programmes and objectives.

The School of Humanities offers Master's programmes in the subjects specified in Chapter XII of the Regulation for the University of Iceland no. 569/2009 with subsequent amendments (Articles 109, 111, 113 and 115).

A Master's degree may be a final degree or preparation for doctoral studies. Each faculty shall set learning outcomes for the subjects studied at that faculty.

Doctoral defence in Physics - Kasper Elm Heintz

16. October 2019 - 13:00 to 16:00

Aðalbygging

The Aula

Ph.D. student: Kasper Elm Heintz

Dissertation title: Galaxies through Cosmic Time Illuminated by Gamma-Ray Bursts and Quasars

Opponents: Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska, Professor at the University of California Observatories (UCO) - Lick Observatory, UC Santa Cruz, USA
Dr. Valentina D'Odorico, Staff Researcher at INAF - Trieste Astronomical Observatory, Italy

Advisor: Dr. Páll Jakobsson, Professor at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Iceland

Doctoral committee: 
Dr. Jesus Zavala Franco, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Iceland
Dr. Einar H. Guðmundsson, Professor emeritus at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Iceland

Chair of Ceremony: Dr. Oddur Ingólfsson, Professor and the head of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Iceland

Abstract:

Orientation Days Programme

The Orientation Days programme is specifically targeted towards Incoming Exchange Students, but all International Students are welcome to take part in the events in the Student Cellar and the guided tour around the campus. New International Students studying a full degree at the University of Iceland will also be invited to welcome meetings in their respective schools.

The aim of the Orientation Days is to introduce students to the support services offered, meet fellow students and help them adjust to a new culture.

The programme includes introduction and practical information session, a guide on how to make the best out of your exchange in Iceland and the keys to success studying at the University of Iceland. Furthermore, there will also be a crash course in Icelandic, a welcome reception with BBQ and live music, mentor-mingle and other social activities with the International Committee. 

PROGRAMME (subject to change)//

Doctoral defense in education science: Fríða Bjarney Jónsdóttir

22. September 2023 - 13:00 to 16:00

Aðalbygging

Aula in the main building of the University of Iceland

Fríða Bjarney Jónsdóttir defends her PhD thesis in Educational Sciences from the Faculty of Education and Pedagogy, University of Iceland. 

The oral defence takes place Friday, September 22, at 1:00 pm in the Aula in the main building of the University of Iceland, as well as in live stream.

Link to live stream

Dissertation title: Giving Wings to Voices: Preschool as an Inclusive Learning Space for Communication and Understanding.

Opponents:  Dr. Christina Hedman and dr. Piet Van
Avermaet.

Main supervisor: Dr. Hanna Ragnarsdóttir Professor at the School of Education, University of Iceland.

Co-supervisor:  Dr. Lars Anders Kulbrandstad Professor emeritus at Inland Norway University of
Applied Sciences, Norway. 

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