Education Research in Education Centre for Childhood and Youth Studies (BÆR) Centre for Multi-Cultural Studies Centre for Research into Challenges Facing Children and Young People (in Icelandic only) Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education (RannUng) Centre for Research in Educational Leadership, Innovation and Educational Evaluation The Center for Research on Equality, Gender and Education Centre for Research on ICT and Media in Education Centre for Research in Icelandic Studies and Icelandic Language Teaching (in Icelandic) The Educational Research Institute The Institute conducts research and provides advice and services with the aim of strengthening research in the field of education and related fields. Research Centre for Development, Language and Literacy amongst Children and Teenagers (in Icelandic only) Research Centre for Inclusive Education Research Centre for Learning and Teaching Foreign and Second Languages (in Icelandic only) Research Centre for Mathematics Education Engineering and Natural Sciences Earthquake Engineering Research Centre The Earthquake Engineering Research Centre in Selfoss, attend to interdisciplinary research into the nature and effects of earthquakes. Engineering Research Institute Research and development in the field of technical and practical sciences. Human Behaviour Laboratory Research and development (of models and software) on the organisation of behaviour in human interaction. Institute for Sustainable Development The main role of the institute is two-fold: to encourage research and collaboration on various aspects of sustainable development, and to be a venue for interdisciplinary research for university lecturers and scholars. Institute of Biology Boosts research and teaching in biology in Iceland. Furthermore, the institute attends to research in practical aspects of biology. The Institute of Earth Sciences Attends to research and teaching in the field of earth sciences, focusing on geological conditions in Iceland and surroundings. Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences Mývatn Research Station (in Icelandic only) Cooperates closely with the Institute of Biology on research on Mývatn and its surroundings. Nordic Volcanological Centre A joint Nordic institution that is responsible for conducting research in volcanology, focusing on petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, and volcanic history. Science Institute - University of Iceland The Science Institute is a venue for base research in empirical sciences. Health Sciences Biomedical Center The research facility is the workplace for lecturers in biochemistry, pathological biochemistry and medical genetics at the Faculty of Medicine. Cancer Research Laboratory The main purpose of The Cancer Research Laboratory is to conduct basic research on cancer. Centre of Public Health Sciences The Centre of Public Health Sciences is a vibrant community of academics, research specialists and young scientists, working on a diverse portfolio of population-based research. Genetical Committee at the University of Iceland (in Icelandic) The mission of the Genetical Committee is: to reinforce genetic research at the University of Iceland, Landspítali – National University Hospital of Iceland and elsewhere, to maintain and operate the committee's database on genealogy, to provide services in the field of genealogy and genetics, including genetic counselling, to strengthen relationships within and outside of the University and with industry and society. Institute of Odontology An institute for research, education and service within odontology and related subjects, pursued at the Faculty of Odontology. Institute for Experimental Pathology, University of Iceland, Keldur The main tasks are research and diagnosis of diseases in animals, and the production of vaccines to prevent ovine diseases. Research Centre for Movement Sciences Research Centre in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Centre for Preventive Medicine (no website available) The centre is a research venue for lecturers in epidemiology and preventive medicine. Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy (in Icelandic) Humanities The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies The role of the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies is to conduct research on Icelandic Studies and related scholarly topics, especially in the field of Icelandic language and literature, disseminate knowledge in these fields and preserve and augment the collections within its care. The Institute is an independent one but works in close collaboration with the University and the School of Humanities. Centre for Ethics A research, service and public education institution, which, for example, is a venue for interdisciplinary collaboration on the subject of ethics. Centre for Research in the Humanities Venues for research and development in academic subjects within the humanities. The centre provides participating institutions and scholars with service and assistance with projects related to research, organises conferences and seminars, and releases academic publications. Edda - Center of Excellence An interdisciplinary Center of Excellence in critical contemporary research, with emphasis on (in)equality and difference, the welfare state, societal transitions and transnational politics, and security and development. The Institute of History (in Icelandic only) Attends to research in history and organises conferences, courses, lectures, and any other enterprise that introduces history to the general public. The Institute of Linguistics (in Icelandic only) Basic research in Icelandic and general linguistics. The Institute of Research in Literature and Visual Arts Teaching and research on Icelandic literature and general literary studies. The Institute of Philosophy (in Icelandic only) Conducts research in philosophy and provides advice on teaching, syllabus, and examinations in philosophy in Icelandic schools. The institute furthermore releases publications on philosophical topics. The Institute of Theology (Icelandic only) Research, service, and educational institution in the field of theology and related disciplines that are taught at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies. RIKK - Institute for Gender, Equality and Difference Gathering and dissemination of knowledge in the field of women's, gender, and equality research. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages An institute for research on foreign languages. Research fields include; linguistics, literature and cultural studies, the applicability of foreign languages in the professional sector, teaching of foreign languages, and translations. The institute attends to a publication of works on these topics, and consultancy on the aforementioned scholarly fields. Social Sciences Centre for Children and Family Research The Centre for Children and Family Research has the objective to strengthen family research within the field of social work. Family research deals with communication and interaction in families and involves all age groups and times of life. Centre for Disability Studies Centre for Research on Diversity and Gender A forum for research and education in the studies of human rights and discrimination, as well as equality, gender, and diversity studies in a broad sense. Institute for Public Administration and Politics A venue for discussion, research, and education in public administration. The main role of the Institute for Public Administration and Politics is to strengthen teaching and research into the administration of public institutions, both on governmental and local authority levels. Institute of Business Research A venue to conduct and coordinate research and present research findings. The institute also forms bonds between the faculty and external parties, through research service, consultancy, and reports on business administration and related subjects. Institute of Economic Studies Research in economics, a collection of information, and knowledge of the Icelandic national economy. Institute of International Affairs and the Centre for Small State Studies The objective of the research centre is to strengthen research and education in small state studies. The Law Institute An academic institution for research and teaching in law and related subjects. Social Research Center The Social Science Research Institute Attends to publications in the field of social science as well as applied and theoretical research in social science. The University of Iceland Human Rights Institute Attends to research into legal aspects of human rights, publishes research findings, and supports teaching in this field. Interdisciplinary Institutions Institute for Sustainable Development The main role of the institute is two-fold: to encourage research and collaboration on various aspects of sustainable development, and to be a venue for interdisciplinary research for university lecturers and scholars. Institute of Research Centres Research Centre for Occupational Health & Working Life The Research Centre for Occupational Health and Working Life (RIV) is an academic institution for research and public education, operated jointly by the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health and the University of Iceland. Research Centre for Sport and Health Sciences (in Icelandic) Vestmannaeyjar Research Centre A University of Iceland branch in Vestmannaeyjar. Focuses on research and research degrees in natural sciences and subjects related to the professional sector in Vestmannaeyjar. facebooklinkedintwitter
