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Better lava flow forecasting

31/03/2022 - 10:30

When the volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes peninsula began just over a year ago, people naturally starting thinking about the risk of the lava reaching nearby towns and infrastructure, which would have caused significant damage and had a serious impact on human lives and the economy. Various action was taken in an attempt to direct the lava flow along a certain path, preventing it from flowing across the road Suðurstrandarvegur. This action was based in part on lava flow models developed by scientists at the University of Iceland in collaboration with colleagues at the Icelandic Meteorological Office and around the world. 

For Teachers

Students that require accommodation must contact the UI Student Counselling Centre (UISCC), submit the necessary documents from a medical specialist and sign a written agreement (contract) about the accommodation to be provided. The agreement must be finalised by 1 October in order for services to be put in place for exams in the autumn semester and by 1 March for exams in the spring semester.  

The agreement must be signed by the student and a University counsellor and both parties retain a copy. Students are encouraged to scan their physical copy into a computer or take a good quality photograph of it so that they can keep a digital copy as well.

Quality Board for Icelandic Higher Education confirms the strength of UI's performance

04/10/2021 - 09:46

A team of experts at the Quality Board for Icelandic Higher Education has praised many aspects of operations at the University of Iceland in a new institution-wide review published last week. The review also identifies several areas for improvement that will help the University advance both in Iceland and internationally.

This is the second institution-wide review of the University of Iceland, the first having taken place just over five years ago. The review team was made up of international experts as well as one student representative and the goal was to enhance the quality of Icelandic universities. The review is based on University-led subject-level reviews and in-depth data, although due to the COVID-19 pandemic the team was unable to conduct a site visit and instead held remote meetings with various parties at the University.

Want to work in innovation?

The University of Iceland collaborates extensively with companies and institutes creating diverse opportunities for students and staff to work in innovation and applied sciences. These opportunities may lie in:

  • research collaboration with companies and institutes
  • traineeship
  • part time, summer or future jobs in projects that have to do with innovation

Students and staff can furthermore seek varied assistance for innovative and entrepreneurial work within the university.

Support

The Network Forum is a platform at the University of Iceland where companies and institutes can advertise part time, summer, or permanent positions, or various job-related projects for University students.

Grants available for PhD students at the School of Humanities

03/03/2021 - 14:17

The School of Humanities Education Fund is now accepting grant applications.

The purpose of the fund is to support PhD students at the School of Humanities, especially those in the final stages of their programme.

The application deadline is 29th of March 2021.

The total sum to be awarded is ISK 2.1 million, which will be divided between three projects, ISK 700 thousand each.

Grant applications must include the following details:

Grants for research in education and pedagogy

16/03/2021 - 16:26

The Steingrímur Arason Fund calls for grant proposals. The aim of the Fund is to advance specialist knowledge in education and pedagogy.

Grants will be awarded to research specialists and postgraduate students studying the educational sciences.

The application deadline is 12 April 2021.

Particular priority will be given to:
a. research involving innovative knowledge in the field
b. development projects that connect theory and practice in the field
c. exchange studies abroad in education and pedagogy

The total budget for grants allocated in 2021 is up to ISK 1,000,000.

Grant proposals must include the following:

Grants for doctoral students at the School of Education

25/03/2021 - 13:32

The Þuríður J. Kristjánsdóttir Scholarship and Research Fund calls for proposals. The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to PhD students at the School of Education, especially to fund pedagogical research. 

The application deadline is 12th of April 2021.

Particular priority will be given to:
a.    research projects on the education system and pedagogy
b.    development projects that connect theory and practice in the field

Grants may be used to fund conference trips, courses, international collaboration, equipment purchasing, payroll expenses and research expenses. 

The total budget for allocated grants is up to ISK 1,000,000.

Grant proposals must include the following:

The Knowledge Train takes off again

29/04/2021 - 10:07

Spring in Iceland means that the University of Iceland Knowledge Train has left the station! The train has three destinations on its 10th anniversary organising fun courses and workshops for both students and teachers. 

The University Knowledge Train has toured since the University of Iceland's centennial in 2011 with the aim to communicate science to young people in a vibrant and diverse manner, support the work in Icelandic primary schools, and strengthen the ties to people of all ages around Iceland.  On board the train are, among others, University scientists, lecturers and graduate students, who also work as facilitators at the University's Science Centre and University of Youth. 

Ample opportunity for UI in the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Over the past five years, the UN Sustainable Development Goals have been guiding principles in international affairs, ever since the member states agreed to work towards them in September 2015. The SDGs, which total 17 and apply for the period 2016-2030, apply to all areas of society, since they are intended, for example, to combat global poverty and hunger and promote economic prosperity, peace, universal human rights, and sustainability in all areas to benefit the climate and environment.

Doctoral defence in Physics - Juan Fernando Angel Ramelli

6. November 2020 - 14:00 to 16:00

Veröld - Hús Vigdísar

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Live stream:https://www.youtube.com/user/HIvarp/live

Ph.D. student: Juan Fernando Angel Ramelli

Dissertation title: Entanglement in Quantum Lifshitz Theories

Opponents: 
Dr. Stefan Vandoren, Professor at Utrecht University, The Netherlands.
Dr. Jens Hjörleifur Bárðarson, Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Advisor: Dr. Valentina Giangreco Puletti, Professor at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Iceland 

Doctoral committee: 

Dr. Lárus Thorlacius, Professor at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Iceland
Dr. Þórður Jónsson, Professor at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Iceland
Dr. Erik Tonni, Associate Professor at SISSA, Italy.

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