Three scientists at the School of Social Sciences at the University of Iceland and their Nordic partners have received a grant of 120 million Kronur from Nordforsk.
A new and improved English website for the University of Iceland, english.hi.is, was launched today Friday, 23 March.
Andri Steinþór Björnsson, Professor at the University of Iceland's Faculty of Psychology, will discuss the impact of thoughts on how you look on the mental well being of children and young people.
A group appointed by the Rector of the University of Iceland recommends diverse actions to react against sexual harassment and sexual violence within the University of Iceland.
The deadline for individual tax returns is approaching fast; 13 March. Master's students from the Faculty of Law, in collaboration with Deloitte, offer free assistance for individuals who need to file their taxes on the annual Orator's tax day.
Do you want to work towards ending extreme poverty and work towards developing communities all over the world?
The University of Iceland opens its doors to the public on Saturday 3 March between 12 and 4 p.m. The open house features numerous events and presentations displaying science in a colourful and vibrant manner.
Over three thousand participants are enrolled in the University's first international online course launched today and offered in partnership with edX, a leading international online learning platform founded by Harvard and MIT.
"Knowledge is the currency of the future," said Jón Atli Benediktsson, rector of the University of Iceland, at the graduation of 437 candidates last Saturday.
Cynthia Enloe, Her talk is entitled: #IcelandToo? How Patriarchy Is Perpetuated. The talk is based on her new book, The Big Push: Exposing and Challenging the Persistence of Patriarchy.
