A large group of students are currently finding their feet at the University of Iceland, getting to know both the campus and new people. Some are making connections that will lead to lifelong friendships based on shared classes, group work assignments and student social events.
Research scientists at the University of Iceland’s Research Centre in Húsavík are currently developing an innovative approach in whale research based on environmental DNA or eDNA.
It is not only students and staff who reside on the university campus - a large flock of Greylag Geese lives here too. These geese aren't wild birds in the traditional sense; instead, they've adapted their behaviour to city life and live in close proximity to humans.
Hrefna Dögg Gunnarsdóttir, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Iceland, has been awarded a grant of nearly three million US dollars—equivalent to over ISK 360 million—by the international research fund Wellcome Trust.
This major science festival will take place at Laugardalshöll on Saturday, 27 September, between 12 and 17. This year marks 20 years since Researchers' Night was first held in Iceland.
The American Academy of Nursing has named Connie W. Delaney, Professor and Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota, and an honorary doctor at the University of Iceland, a 'Living Legend'.
Erla Hulda Halldórsdóttir, a Professor of History in the Faculty of Philosophy, History and Archaeology, has been awarded a prize from the Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy for Swedish Folk Culture.
Psychological counselling for the children of University students and staff has been increased considerably at the Student Psychology Clinic.
UI hosted over 500 Nordic Historians
Projects on the roadmap are expected to meet high standards for supporting research quality and are encouraged to promote collaboration and shared use of infrastructure.
