It has been announced that Gavin Lucas, professor of archaeology in the Faculty of Philosophy, History and Archaeology at the University of Iceland, will receive the Gad Rausin Prize this year for his outstanding contribution to research in the humanities.
Sigurður Reynir Gíslason, a research professor at the University of Iceland, and Grímur Sæmundsen, founder of the Blue Lagoon, were awarded the Asa Gudmundsdottir Wright Award yesterday.
The University of Iceland opens its doors on University Day, Saturday 28 February 2026 from 12 to 15 p.m. Presentations of study programmes take place in three University buildings, in Askja, in the University Centre and in Saga.
Silja Bára R. Ómarsdóttir, Rector of the University of Iceland, urged candidates to look to the future with both realism and optimism in her address at the graduation ceremony held in the University Cinema on Friday, where 445 candidates from both undergraduate and graduate programmes graduated.
Hrefna Dögg Gunnarsdóttir, assistant professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Iceland, received the Icelandic Centre for Research Motivation Award for Young Researchers last Thursday.
Vigdís International Centre enters a new period of collaboration with UNESCO
The University of Iceland will be graduating 445 candidates from undergraduate and graduate programmes on Friday, February 20, at a festive graduation ceremony in the University Cinema at 3 p.m.
Margrét Sigrún Sigurðardóttir, professor in the Faculty of Business, has been appointed director of the Division of Academic Affairs at the University of Iceland. She will take over from Kristinn Andersen on 1 April.
Jón Geir Pétursson, professor of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Iceland, was inducted in January into the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry (Kungl. Skogs- och Lantbruksakademien - KSLA) at a ceremony held at the Stockholm City Hall in Sweden.
Opportunities in innovation for students, company site visits, conversations with experienced professionals from diverse industries, and informal chats with representatives from recruitment agencies and employment services are among the events offered during Career Days at the University of Iceland, taking place February 16–20.
