AWE is an innovation accelerator organised by the University of Iceland in partnership with the American Embassy; the US government offers this programme worldwide.
The aim of the study is to shed light on people’s experiences with different work setups, identifying both strengths and weaknesses, to deepen our understanding of what fosters well-being at work.
Teachers in primary and secondary schools in Iceland have noticed an increase in derogatory rhetoric amongst students and sometimes experience negative attitudes from parents and guardians when it comes to discussions on LGBTQ+ issues.
Religious practices in Iceland have changed considerably in recent years. The changes involve yoga in churches around the country, meditation and various spiritual practices conducted within the state church.
What do the large group of immigrants from the Baltic states plan to do once they reach retirement age? Will they stay in Iceland or return to their countries of origin?
The rectors of the University of Iceland (UI) and Hólar University (HU) and the Minister of Higher Education have signed an agreement stating that the two universities will unite to form a consortium.
A circular public park on the UI campus, closer connections to the Vatnsmýri nature reserve, a street for the Borgarlína Bus Rapid Transit System, and a range of public spaces for outdoor sport and recreation are all part of the new Development Plan for the University of Iceland.
The beach in Grótta is very interesting because it is both sheltered with broad sandy areas when the tide is out, and the surf also has a significant impact. Therefore, there is a unique ecosystem, and it's fun to turn over stones and look in the pools.
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, former President of Iceland, accepted a new edition of three previously unpublished translations of her plays at an event held in Veröld Vigdís’ House on 15 April, her 95th birthday.
The University Council agreed at a meeting yesterday to nominate Silja Bára R. Ómarsdóttir, professor at the Faculty of Political Science, for the position of Rector of the University of Iceland for a five-year term starting 1 July.
