University of Iceland

A new book on more economic and sustainable fisheries

23/09/2020 - 12:28

A new book by Ásta Dís Óladóttir, associate professor at the University of Iceland, and Ágúst Einarson, former rector of Bifröst University, professor at the University of Iceland and member of parliament, discusses the vast changes that have occurred in fisheries, and what steps can be taken for more sustainable and economically viable fisheries and fish farming. The book was published today by Academic Press, which is a part of the ELSEVIER publishing house, one of the largest and most prestigious of its kind in the world.

Master's lecture in Environment and Natural Resources - Haukur Logi Jóhannsson

2. June 2020 - 13:00 to 13:45

The lecture will be streamed: https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/3545254286

Master's student: Haukur Logi Jóhannsson

Title: A framework for well-informed decisions? The origins and development of the Icelandic Master Plan for Nature Protection and Energy Utilisation

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Faculty: Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

Advisor: Karl Benediktsson, Professor at the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

Other member of the masters committee: Skúli Skúlason, Professor at Holar University College

Examiner: Einar Jónsson, Urban planner at Verkís

Abstract

Sexual Health and Porn

There has been much discussion worldwide on sexualisation and pornification that many consider a health hazard. Widespread internet access has made porn extremely accessible. This applies especially to children and adolescents who usually have ready access to the internet and increased access to smart technology on phones and tablets.

Young people found it hard to adjust to normal life after the pandemic

30/01/2023 - 08:10

The public health measures put in place to handle the COVID-19 pandemic had many direct and indirect consequences for the health and well-being of young people. Eva Jörgensen, PhD student in anthropology at the University of Icelnad, is currently working on a research project entitled "The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents aged 12-17," says that a lot of the pandemic response was excellent, but that perhaps more effort should have gone into considering young people's perspectives and communicating effectively with them. In an interview with a journalism and mass communication student at UI, she discussed her research, the inspiration behind it, her methods and her findings.

How did you get the idea for this research and how is it going?

Researching the impact of shorter term of study for matriculation examinations

22/12/2020 - 08:53

University students are generally more critical and active during their classes than before, whilst their language skills have deteriorated somewhat. These are part of the first findings of a study on the faculty's outlook on the shorter term of study for Icelandic matriculation examination.

One of the biggest changes on the Icelandic upper secondary school was made six years ago when the term of study was shortened from four years to three years. The first class to go through the new system graduated in spring 2019. All of the Icelandic upper secondary school currently operate by the three year system and it is thus interesting to look at the impact of this change within the education system.

Researching the impact of shorter term of study for matriculation examinations

The first analysis of the Icelandic consumption-based carbon footprint

14/11/2017 - 11:00

A new study conducted by Jukka Heinone, professor at the University of Iceland's Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering shows that the consumption-based carbon footprint in Icelandic homes is similar to those in the European Union, despite Iceland's unique position in energy affairs. Around 71% of household emissions in the world were attributed to imported goods, and the burden of emissions is highest in the developing countries.

Primary Healthcare in 30 European countries

21/12/2015 - 13:30

The inaugural General Assembly and launch meeting of a new European research project (Models of Child Health Appraised - MOCHA) was recently held in London to critically examine primary health care services for children in the 30 EU and European Economic Area countries, and to make recommendations as to which models are most effective (see: www.childhealthservicemodels.eu).

Three Icelandic professionals contribute to the work of MOCHA. Dr. Geir Gunnlaugsson, paediatrician at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, University of Iceland is participant in Work Package 8 and Country Agent for Iceland. Katrín Fjeldsted GP and the president of the CPME (Standing Committee of European Doctors) and Ragnheiður Ósk Erlendsdóttir RN and Director of School Health Services within the Primary Health Care Organization of Greater Capital Area serve both as members of the External Advisory Board to the project.

Reading at home widens the gap between elementary students

27/09/2023 - 11:30

The preliminary results of a new literacy study at the University of Iceland show that considerable responsibility is handed over to parents to ensure that children acquire the appropriate reading skills, whilst families spare time and capacity to tackle the task vary significantly.

"This means that the home conditions of elementary students impact how much training they get; contrary to the goal of equality in education. It can thus be claimed that the traditional strategy of reading at home, where great responsibility is transferred to the parents, widens the gap between students instead of bridging it."

Preterm births decreased slightly following the infection prevention measures at the start of COVID-19

27/02/2023 - 16:30

A largescale international study shows decrease in preterm births following the infection prevention measures during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, including Iceland. The research findings are presented in the latest issue of Nature Human Behaviour, published today. Three scientists at the University of Iceland are part of the research team, the largest of its kind covering 50 million births worldwide.Babies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a study across 26 countries. The multidisciplinary study of 52 million births found a 3-4 per cent relative reduction in preterm births – defined as birth before 37 weeks gestation – during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns.

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