University of Iceland

Culture and mentality matter

“The project aims at finding out what gives Nordic nations a high quality of life compared with other nations; where they are strong and where they are weak. This will make it easier to find ways to get even better results “, says Stefán Ólafsson, Professor of Sociology. He has been working on an extensive study where quality of life in 29 nations is compared. An extensive data-base has been created to achieve a more multi-faceted measurement of quality of life than has been hitherto achieved. Ólafsson says that the study is based on a similar methodology as the annual United Nations’ quality of life measurement; except that in the UN measurement four variables are measured, but in his study the variables are sixty-nine.

Nordic Melanoma Meeting 2023

11. October 2023 - 17:00 to 13. October 2023 - 17:00

Harpa Concert Hall, Silfurberg room

The Nordic Melanoma Meeting brings together clinicians and researchers from the Nordic countries as well as leading melanoma scientists from around the world in the unique Icelandic surroundings. The Meeting takes place every other year and this year's venue is Harpa, on October 11-13.

The Nordic Melanoma Meeting offers a combination of talks by invited Nordic and international speakers and abstract sessions where researchers can present their work, as well as common social activities.

You can find more information on the Meeting's website:

https://nmm2023.hi.is/

There is an option for students to have the participation fee reduced. For this, please contact

hildur.helgadottir@sll.se

The Meeting is organized by the University of Iceland in collaboration wit the Nordic Melanom group.

Arctic Challenges: The Importance of Trans Arctic Collaboration

18. October 2023 - 13:00 to 17:00

Aðalbygging

Ceremonial Hall

Leading into the Arctic Circle Assembly, the University of Iceland will host an open seminar bringing prominent academics and experts together for a constructive dialogue on Arctic challenges. Increased research collaboration in the Arctic is crucial to finding effective solutions to Arctic security and addressing the need for a green transition in the Arctic.  Live-stream from the event.

The event will take place on October 18, from 13:00 - 17:00 in the Ceremonial Hall at the University of Iceland.

The events will take place in English and is open to everyone! click here for registration.

View further information and programme here

21st Biomedical and Health Sciences Conference of the University of Iceland

23. May 2023 - 9:00 to 24. May 2023 - 16:30

Háskólatorg

HT102-HT105

The conference takes place at the bottom floor of Háskólatorg. The conference is open to anyone in Iceland interested in biomedical and health sciences and is free of charge for participants and other interested parties.

The conference is a forum for active dialogue with the community outside the walls of the universities. The conference provides scholars, experts, and others with the opportunity to share knowledge, learn from each other, strengthen professional connections, and collaborate in the field of biomedical and health sciences.

Reading Queer Histories in the Present

18. October 2022 - 13:00 to 14:30

The National Museum, Suðurgata 41

How can we read, write, and rework queer history? In this talk, Sam Holmqvist will present some findings from their work on gender transgressions and cross-dressings of the 19th century. How can we read such histories in the present? Can we understand lived experiences of transgressing the boundaries of sex and gender in terms of a transgender history? Holmqvist will also present Queerlit, a digital catalogue of Swedish LGBTQI fiction. Aiming to increase the searchability of LGBTQI themes in fiction, Queerlit is meant to enable overviews over time. But is there really a queer history that rune stones and contemporary audiobooks have in common? And if so, how are we meant to present such histories both accurately and comprehensibly?

Collaboration opportunities with countries outside Europe

2. December 2021 - 10:00 to 11:30

Online

The International Division would like to bring attention to a webinar on opportunities in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programme. Specialists from the European Commission will provide an overview of the grant schemes available and answer questions from participants with the aid of the National Agency. The webinar will also provide a perspective from an Icelandic participant in Erasmus Mundus.

This is a great opportunity to have a direct conversation with representatives from the European Union in Brussels and find ways to build relations with institutions all over the world with grants from Erasmus+.

The agenda of the meeting can be found on the website of the Icelandic National Agency. Although the website is in Icelandic, the agenda is in English.

Career Days 2022

31. January 2022 - 9:00 to 4. February 2022 - 15:00

Career Days 2022 - Career skills for the future

Jan. 31 - Febr. 4

The UI Student Counselling and Career Center and the Students Financial and Economic Affairs Commitee proudley presents:

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to start thinking about summer jobs and future positions. The UI Career Days´ goal is to offer UI students information and presentation about the work market and how to prepare to enter.

This year´s program is digital

All classes will be cancelled tomorrow

13/02/2020 - 16:31

The Rector of the University of Iceland has sent the following announcement to University staff and students due to the weather warning for the Reykjavík area:

Dear students and colleagues,

There is a major storm forecast for tomorrow (Friday). An orange/red weather warning has been issued for the Reykjavík area and due to the storm, classes will be cancelled tomorrow. I urge you all to take care and stay up to date with announcements from the Meteorological Office. I would also point out that all staff finding it difficult to travel to work due to the weather has the option of working at home if possible.

Jón Atli Benediktsson, Rector

Information for new students

Handbook for Students

Upon admission, students receive the students' handbook by email.

Introductory Meeting

New students are invited to an introductory meeting at the beginning of autumn semester. The programme coordinator, staff at the Centre of Public Health Sciences and senior students answer questions and introduce the operations of the Centre for Public Health Sciences.

Introduction Days

Introduction days for international students at UI are at the beginning of each semester and start with an Orientation Meeting.

Interviews

Individual interviews with a teacher take place in November. The interview provides an opportunity to discuss research projects and possible approaches, find a suitable advisor and prepare a draft for the research proposal.

Social life

At UI is a powerful social life where everybody should find something interesting. There are over 50 students companies at UI. They stand for all kinds of social events both semesters. More information at student.is

Social life at the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition is also very powerful and is steered from the student company Hnallthora.

Hnallthora

Hnallthora is a field for our students to have a voice. The main goal is to take care of the student and promote their consensus. Hnallthora organizes all kind of events such as field trips, visits to companies and organizations and more.

Facebook site of Hnallthora