Lára Jóhannsdóttir, professor of environment and natural resources studies at the University of Iceland, was recently appointed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy in Spain to participate in an expert committee on corporate social responsibility in Spain.
Silja Bára R. Ómarsdóttir is a professor of international affairs at the University of Iceland and was recently elected rector there by students and staff alike. But who is the new rector, how did she come to work at the University of Iceland, and what are her interests outside of work?
The dental clinic at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Iceland, located at Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, has been operating since the 1980s. People can book appointments and receive dental services from University of Iceland students under the guidance of instructors.
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.
