2,594 candidates receive their diplomas in both undergraduate- and graduate studies from the University of Iceland on Saturday 25 June, a record number in a single graduation. There will be two graduation ceremonies and this year they take place in Frjálsíþróttahöllin in Laugardalur (the new Laugardalshöll). After two years guests are now welcome at the ceremonies to celebrate with the graduates, but there will also be live streaming for families and friends online.
In the first stage of the Graduation Ceremony, which starts at 10 am, undergraduate and postgraduate candidates from the Schools of Social Sciences and Engineering & Natural Sciences will receive their degree certificates. The total number of graduates from the School of Social Sciences is 653 and 311 from the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
Live streaming from the first graduation ceremony
The second one starts at 1.30 P.M. for candidates graduating from undergraduate and graduate studies from the Schools of Health Sciences, Humanities and Education. The total number of graduates from the School of Health Sciences is 578, 279 from the School of Humanities, and 773 from the School of Education.
Live streaming from the second graduation ceremony
The total number of graduating students from the University of Iceland tomorrow is thus 2,594; but they were 2,548 last year; a record number thus far in a single graduation. Among the graduates are the first ones receiving their master’s degree in applied behaviour analysis and social education leading to professional qualification.
Jón Atli Benediktsson, rector of the University of Iceland will address both ceremonies and Sara Þöll Finnbogadóttir, who will graduate with a BA degree in political science, and Ingunn Rós Kristjánsdóttir, who will graduate with a BA in psychology, will address the guests on behalf of the graduates. The band Sisters (Systur), with Sigríður, Elísabet and Elín Eyþórsdóttir, will perform and entertain guests at both ceremonies, but they were Iceland's contribution to Eurovision in Italy last month.
The graduates from the University of Iceland in February were 455 in total making the total number, so far, this year of graduating students from the University of Iceland 3,049. Students due to graduate have received a letter with further details on the organisation of the ceremony and University staff will be on site to assist and guide candidates on seating arrangements.
Further information and instructions for the live stream
1. Can I watch on my smart phone or tablet?
- yes you can watch the livestream on your phone or tablet in a browser.
2. Can I use Chromecast or Airplay?
- yes a small Cast button appears at the bottom of the media player; simply click to watch the live stream on the TV, read the instructions for your appliance.
3. Will the event be accessible after it is over?
- it will be possible to watch the ceremonies after they are over on this website and / or on the University youtube channel.
4. Can I watch via Apple TV?
- you can use technology such as AirPlay to connect a phone or a computer with Apple TV.
5. My stream is lagging, what can I do?
- Try using another gadget, e.g. a smart phone,
- use the browsers Chrome or Safari,
- switch over to 4G, it sometimes works better than wi-fi even though the connection is fast.