Entertainment and Education for new students at UI
Concerts, micro courses, dance, walks and introduction of the UI support services are part of an interesting programme offered to welcome new students to the University of Iceland. The week long programme takes place in the University centre (Háskólatorg) and begins on Monday 31 August. Around 3000 new students arrive on campus these days and the University strives to make them feel welcome and educate them about the University community.
The programme will be launched on Monday 31 August in Háskólatorg where the support services offered by the University will be introduced. This gives new students the opportunity to obtain information, get brochures and talk to the staff. Representatives from the following offices will be present; the International Office, the Student Counselling and Career Centre, Student Registration, Computing Services, Ugla intranet, the Student Council, the National and University Library, the Language Centre, the Writing Centre of Humanities, the University Choir, the University Dance, the Student Theatre and Heilsutorg - interdisciplinary holistic health services.
A special information desk will open all week for new students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Háskólatorg and the Student Council organises guided walks around the many University buildings at 12.30 on Monday and Tuesday. Departure from the information desk.
A young Icelandic singer, Soffía Björg, will perform her own songs on 2 September in Háskólatorg at noon. The same day there is a lecture on exchange studies at 12.30 in Gimli-102.
The renowned band Dikta will perform at Háskólatorg on Tuesday 2 September at noon.The Student Counselling and Career Centre organises a lecture on the keys to success at the University of Iceland at 12.30 it room HT-300.
The University dance will perform on Thursday 3 September and introduce their programme at noon. The Student Council’s student days will be held outside of the main building the same day where student unions will compete in various outdoor games.
The University Choir will conclude the programme by singing on Friday 4 September for everyone in Háskólatorg.
Please find an overview of the programme in Icelandic on our website.
