Representatives of the University of Iceland at Hólar took part in the annual conference of the Icelandic Agency for Quality Assurance on Wednesday 2 September. The theme of this year’s conference was societal impact and outreach in higher education.
The University of Iceland will launch its new website on Monday, 14 September. The University's websites attract a large number of visitors and contain one of the most extensive collections of online content in Iceland.
The University of Iceland and Samtökin ’78, the National Queer Organisation of Iceland, have signed a two-year cooperation agreement to strengthen education and counselling on issues affecting queer people and their position within the education system.
From 27 to 28 August, the new Aquaculture Diploma cohort 2026–2027, together with Bachelor’s students from the University of Akureyri, kicked off the academic year with their very first onsite practicum — an exciting first immersion into the world of aquaculture!
Iceland is joining the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest international robotics and STEM competitions for students in elementary schools, high schools and universities.
Researchers at the University of Iceland and partner institutions have conducted magnetic surveys to map hidden fractures and cavities under Grindavík.
Androgens – the male sex hormones – seem to reduce the effects of pathogenic variants that cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder, potentially explaining why the condition manifests differently between the sexes.
What does it take for small tourism businesses to thrive over the long term in rural areas? What factors influence their resilience, and why do some businesses find it more difficult to adapt to change than others?
Fatou N´dure Baboudóttir's doctoral research examined manifestations of inequality among adolescents in Guinea-Bissau. The study, which is part of an extensive UI research project on young people in Guinea-Bissau, revealed deep-rooted and entrenched inequality which was exposed still further during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What qualities define an outstanding leader? Are the same qualities valued all over the world, or are our ideas about good leadership to some extent determined by the society and culture in which we live?
