Joan T.A. Gabel, the new President of the University of Minnesota – UMN, visited the University of Iceland on 2 March, along with an eight-person delegation.
The University of Iceland Emergency Response Board met this morning (12 March 2020) to discuss matters relating to COVID-19.
The University Council unanimously agreed in their meeting on 6 March not to renew the public work contract between the University of Iceland and the Directorate of Immigration.
Rector of the University of Iceland issued the following announcement to University students and staff concerning the COVID-19 outbreak.
The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police has declared a civil protection distress phase in consultation with the Chief Epidemiologist regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the potential Sameyki strike on 9 and 10 March, staff and students at the University of Iceland are asked to bear the following in mind.
The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police has declared a civil protection alert phase in consultation with the Chief Epidemiologist and the Directorate of Health regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Calling for original and innovative ideas for the University of Iceland's with great potential for utilization and that could potentially benefit society or industry. The cash prize for first place is close to three million krona.
The University of Iceland opens its doors to the public on Saturday 29 February between 12 and 4 p.m. The open house features numerous events and presentations displaying science in a colourful and vibrant manner.
All the work of the University of Iceland, from its foundation, has been focused on increasing prosperity and wellbeing in Iceland.
