Candidates can choose between two-degree programmes:
Ed.D. (1)
Ph.D. (2) dissertation or (3) journal articles

1. The Ed.D. degree programme is based on research method courses, courses involving the study of the candidate's own professional field, and a research project carried out under the supervision of a doctoral committee, one member of which shall work outside the University. It is preferable that one expert in the committee have experience of the doctoral candidate's professional field. Applicants to the Ed.D. degree programme must have at least two years of professional experience. In an Ed.D. programme, a student must complete a thesis worth 90-120 ECTS and 60-120 ECTS in the form of coursework.

2. The Ph.D. degree programme (dissertation) is based on research method courses, courses in a specialised field where the emphasis is placed on theoretical development, research and theories, and work on a dissertation under the supervision of a doctoral committee, one member of which shall work outside the University. In a Ph.D. programme, a student must complete a thesis worth 120-180 ECTS and 30-60 ECTS in the form of coursework.

3. The Ph.D. degree programme (journal articles) is partly based on research method courses, and theory and research courses, but especially on the writing of research articles for journals, under the supervision of a doctoral committee, two members of which shall work outside the University. The number of articles is determined in consultation between the doctoral committee, the student, and the Doctoral Board, but can range from three to five. In a Ph.D. programme, a student must complete a thesis worth 120-180 ECTS and 30-60 ECTS in the form of coursework

Supervision
A doctoral candidate is appointed two supervisors, one of which shall be the lead supervisor. A doctoral candidate is also appointed a doctoral committee, on which the supervisors sit, in addition to 1-2 experts working outside the University. Selection of the research topic is primarily the responsibility of the candidate in collaboration with the supervisors and doctoral committee. The doctoral committee is appointed when a study plan is being formed, and before the candidate submits a research proposal. The doctoral committee ceases operations when it has approved the candidate's written work for a doctoral defence.

Study plan
The study plan is a description of courses and other work carried out by the doctoral candidate during their course of study. It is prepared in collaboration between the doctoral candidate and the supervisors.

A detailed study plan must be prepared within one year of admission. It should be prepared in consultation with the supervisors. The study plan must include courses to be taken and their relevance to the planned line of study.

Research project - interim evaluation
The doctoral candidate is responsible for their doctoral research, carried out under the guidance of the supervisors and doctoral committee.

The student should present their research project for interim evaluation no later than two years from the outset of the study. The evaluation of the project is made at a meeting with the supervisors and two experts in the area working outside the University. The meeting will evaluate the project and the performance of the student and send suggestions to the Doctoral Board about the next steps.

The research project report is based on a comprehensive review of existing knowledge in the field and on necessary preliminary studies. It includes the following:

Introduction
-    Introduction to the topic and demarcation of the scope of the topic
-    A brief account of the goals and value of the topic
-    Reasons for selecting the topic and how it relates to the experience or plans of the doctoral candidate

Literature review
- Theoretical approach and definition of concepts, as applicable
- Review of existing knowledge from prior research
- Questions the candidate is seeking an answer to, or contested issues the candidate seeks to throw light on

Methods and methodology
-    Methodology and research design
-    Account of data collection
-    Ethical issues
-    Planned data analysis
-    Limitations of the project

Preliminary studies

Execution and time plan

Seminars
Candidates present their projects at various seminars at least twice per year. Seminars are held at least twice per semester. The goal of seminars is to:
-    create an arena for candidates to present their project and become familiar with the projects of others,
-    bring forth criticism and constructive dialogue on the topics,
-    create opportunities for exchange of opinions on methodological issues,
-    provide mutual support, and
-    provide structure and keep students on track.

Active participation in the scholarly community
It is necessary that doctoral candidates take part in the scholarly community throughout the course of their studies. Participation includes spending part of their study time in a university or research institute environment, attending lectures, conferences and workshops, giving talks in various arenas, writing articles and reviews, working with others in organising projects and events, and gaining knowledge on ethics and project management.

Doctoral defence
After the doctoral committee has approved the doctoral project for defence it is submitted to external examiners for review. The Dean of the School of Education appoints external examiners. The doctoral candidate defends their dissertation at a public meeting at the University of Iceland School of Education. The doctoral defence is further defined in special school regulations.

Doctoral Studies Regulations at the School of Education see: https://english.hi.is/node/54685

The deadline for international students to apply for doctoral studies is 1 February.

Applications will be answered in the first week of June.

The University of Iceland does not charge tuition fees, but the annual registration fee is currently ISK 75,000.

Faculty rules stipulate prerequisites and degrees required for an applicant to be eligible to apply for a specific programme.

Applicants should show a strong proficiency in English and proof thereof through a certificate, i.e. Toefl exam.

Further information is available in the Course Catalogue and on School and Faculty websites.

In addition to the electronic application form and supporting documents, two testimonials must be submitted to the School of Education, directly from the applicant's referees. Form for testimonial

The electronic application form

The names and contact information of two referees must be included in the electronic application form.

You can download the form for testimonials which you can find under Testimonial here.

Fill in Page 1 of the form, copying and pasting your statement of motivation (item 4 in the application) and a short description of your intended research (item 8 in the application) directly from the documents you have created for this application and then forward to your referees.

Referees are to complete the form and return it directly to the School of Education Office of Academic and Student Affairs.

Supporting documents are to be sent or delivered to:

University of Iceland School of Education
Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Stakkahlíð
105 Reykjavík
Iceland

(postmarked) by 1 February.  

 Before mailing the documents, please scan them and send electronically to solrunb@hi.is

 Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 On the outside of the envelope write your name and the course of study/degree to which you are applying, i.e. “Doctoral Studies, [degree]”.

 Applicants who are short-listed for admission will be invited to an interview before the final decision is made. Applicants will be notified of decisions in writing.

For further information contact Sólrún B. Kristinsdóttir, Project Manager for Doctoral Studies at the School of Education (email: solrunb@hi.is).

See also www.hi.is >> School of Education >> Research >> Doctoral Programme

Application and supporting documents instructions:

Please mail or deliver the following documents with your application form:

Section A – Applicant

1. Resume. An overview of your study and work experience. List institution, a field of study, degree earned/credits or courses taken and year completed for your education, and institution, a position held, and time period for each workplace. List each in chronological order, newest item first.

2.   Published works. Include a detailed list of all published works such as books, articles, essays, and reports. Also include copies of/extracts from significant works, i.e. those that best demonstrate your proficiency and research experience in the field.

3.   Professional activity. In 300 – 400 words, describe your past research experience and other professional activity in your chosen field.

4.   Statement of motivation. Prepare a statement in which you discuss the importance you believe participation in the doctoral programme at the School of Education will have for you. Why are you applying to this programme?

5.    Transcripts/Diplomas. Include official/certified copies of diplomas and transcripts from all your previous higher education. You should send originals or re-issues issued by the original institutions. Original documents will be returned to the address you provide. Transcripts/Diplomas must be issued in Icelandic, English, Danish, Norwegian or Swedish – or be accompanied by a certified translation in one of these languages.  

 Note: The Transcripts/Diplomas must be received by mail, in paper form.

All other supporting documents may be sent as attachments by email.

 Section B – Research Plans

6. A working title of the research project

7.  Short description of the research topic or proposed research. Prepare a short description, about 200 words, of your proposed research. This description will be used by committees and boards which are involved in doctoral studies within the University of Iceland.

8.    Preliminary research proposal. The research proposal can be either in English or Icelandic.

About 1,800-2,200 words. The research proposal should contain:

Introduction:

    State your research problem/question
    Briefly illustrate the purpose and scientific value of your proposed project
    Present your rationale in choosing your particular research problem/question, and demonstrate how it relates to your previous experience and/or your future plans

State of the art (Literature review)

    Define your theoretical approach and key concepts, as needed
    Briefly outline the outcome of previous related research by others – i.e. what do you already know?
    Lines of inquiry – i.e. what do you want to find out?

Methods and methodology

    How will you design your research and what methodology do you plan on using?
    Data collection – how or where will you collect data, and what are your subjects or who are your participants?
    Address possible ethical concerns    

9.  Preliminary study plan. Consider your own strengths and weaknesses in your chosen field of research and discuss how you intend to plan your doctoral studies. Note that doctoral courses and the research project are expected to take 3 – 4 years of full-time study, or 6 – 8 years of part-time study).  When do you expect to take courses at the University of Iceland, and which courses? When do you expect to spend time at a university abroad? What do you need to do to be adequately prepared to commence your research project? This is a preliminary study plan – upon acceptance, you will begin work on your final study plan, in cooperation with your advisor.

  Online application:  https://ugla.hi.is/umsoknir/index.php

Doctoral candidates

Prospective candidates
Individuals who have completed a Master's degree or an equivalent thereof with a first class grade from the Iceland University of Education, University of Iceland, or another university can apply for admission to the doctoral programme. Those who have enrolled in doctoral studies at another university are also permitted to apply to the doctoral programme at the UI School of Education. Regulations about the doctoral programme and information on degree programmes are available on this site and in the Course Catalogue.

Registered candidates
Information on formatting requirements for dissertations and doctoral defence procedures are available in Ugla, under School - School of Education - Students.

All general announcements regarding the doctoral programme are sent to registered candidates through the doctoral candidate group web, in Ugla. Registered doctoral candidates can view new and old announcements there, under Front page - Groups. New announcements are also sent through email to the candidate's @hi.is address.

If email settings of candidates in Ugla need to be changed candidates must contact that Computer Services Service Desk (tel: +354 525 4222, email: help@hi.is). It is possible for UI email to be forwarded to an email address more frequently used by the candidate, instructions on how this is done are available on the Computer Services help site.

The Guidebook

The structure of doctoral studies at the UI School of Education is largely based on the international network of its academic staff. Candidates are encouraged to write their dissertations in English to enable international scholars at overseas universities to both sit on doctoral committees and act as external examiners in the doctoral defence. This is done in order to counteract the shortcomings that are a result of the small Icelandic scholarly community.

In accordance with regulations on the doctoral programme at the UI School of Education candidates must spend at least 2-6 months at an overseas university during the course of their studies. This encourages the formation of ties to international scholarly communities. Examples of universities that UI SoE doctoral candidates have spent time at during the course of their studies include McGill University in Canada and Oxford and Exeter in Britain. Emphasis is also placed on collaboration with universities in the Nordic countries.

Anna Björk Sverrisdóttir, abs12@hi.is. Field of research: Menntun fólks með þroskahömlun að grunnskóla loknum, þar sem áhersla er lögð á að skoða fullorðinsárin, sjálfræði og fólk með þroskahömlun. Adulthood, autonomy and people with disabilities in the upper secondary school in Iceland. Supervision: Guðrún V. Stefánsdóttir. Co-supervision: Ingólfur Ásgeir Jóhannesson.

Anna Katarzyna Wozniczka, akw1@hi.is. Field of research: Stories of primary school students with a foreign background living in rural and urban areas. Supervision: Hafdís Guðjónsdóttir.

Árni Guðmundsson, arni@hi.is. Field of research: Æskulýðsmál fagmennska í ækulýðsstarfi, vettvangur  og félagsuppeldisfræði. Supervision: Gestur Guðmundsson and Ragnhildur Bjarnadóttir.

Bjarnheiður Kristinsdóttir, bjk14@hi.is, bjarnhek@hi.is. Field of reserach: Stærðfræðimenntafræði / Mathematics education. Supervision: Freyja Hreinsdóttir and Gunnar Stefánsson.

Bjarni Benedikt Björnsson, bbb8@hi.is. Field of research: Self-development and shaping of personal theory along with increased student agency. Responsive action research on changes in teaching and cooperation with students in different surroundings, both in Iceland and France. Supervision: Anna Kristín Sigurðardóttir and Jón Torfi Jónasson.

Björn Rúnar Egilsson, bre@hi.is. Field of research: Early Childhood Education and Care - Families and Transition to School. Supervision: Jóhanna Einarsdóttir and Sue Dockett.

Börkur Már Hersteinsson, bmh5@hi.is. Field of research:  Markmið doktorsverkefnisins er að rannsaka samband hreyfingar og blóðgilda fyrir áhættuþætti hjarta- og æðasjúkdóma hjá tveimur "kynslóðum" íslenskra ungmenna fædd árin 1988 og 1994. Supervision: Sigurbjörn Árni Arngrímsson.

Cynthia Trililani, cyt1@hi.is. Field of research: Immigrant Mothers' Pursuit of Higher Education: An Intersectional Analysis. Supervision: Annadís Gréta Rudolfsdóttir.

Eyrún María Rúnarsdóttir, emr@hi.is. Field of research: Vinatengsl unglinga í fjölmenningarsamfélagi. Þáttur félagslegs stuðnings vina, fordóma og mismununar/ Friendships, ethnic diversity and adolescent well-being in relation to friend social support, perceived discrimination, and prejudice. Supervision: Rúnar Vilhjálmsson and Ólöf Garðarsdóttir.

Eva Harðardóttir, evahar@hi.is. Field of research: Refugee youth in Iceland: Educational experiences and conceptions of citizenship. Supervision: Jo-Anne Dillabough, Cambridge University & Berglind Rós Magnúsdóttir, MVS, Háskóli Íslands.

Guðlaug Erlendsdóttir, gue14@hi.is. Field of research: Sustainability in education in Malawi. Research question: "What opportunities and threats are there to sustainability education in three different settings in Malawi"? Supervision: Allyson Macdonald.

Guðrún Björg Ragnarsdóttir, gbr5@hi.is. Field of research: Áhrif íhlutunar á nemendur með námserfiðleika: Sjálfsmynd, trú á eigin getu, skuldbinding í námi og skólatengd líðan að mati nemenda og foreldra. Supervision: Anna-Lind Pétursdóttir.

Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir, gur16@hi.is. Field of research: Research- and innovation map on the Upper Secondary School System in Iceland 2003-2012. Supervision: Ingólfur Á. Jóhannesson.

Guðrún Valsdóttir, guv2@hi.is. Field of research: To become a writer in Iceland: the career of modern professional Icelandic writers in the literature field. Supervision: Gestur Guðmundsson and Torfi Tulinius.

Haukur Arason, arason@hi.is. Field of research: Tilurð, þróun, eiginleikar og notkun eðlisfræðikennslubóka fyrir unglingastig í íslenskum grunnskólum. Supervision: Allyson Macdonald.

Hafdís Guðrún Hilmarsdóttir, hgh16@hi.is. Field of research: Menntarannsóknir - Tengsl lestrar-áhugahvatar við námsgengi. Megindleg langtímarannsókn hjá nemendum á miðstigi grunnskóla. Supervision: Freyja Birgisdóttir and Steinunn Gestsdóttir.

Helen Williamsdóttir Gray, hwg1@hi.is. Field of research: The impact of the European Commission's education and training policy on benefits and employability, curriculum development and effectiveness of quality within the certified trades in Iceland. Supervision: Elsa Eiríksdóttir.

Hervör Alma Árnadóttir, hervora@hi.is. Field of research: Þátttaka barna. Supervision: Guðrún Kristinsdóttir.

Hildigunnur Gunnarsdóttir, hig16@hi.is. Field of research: Yfirfærsla aðalnámskrár framhaldsskóla í skólanámskrá. Námsgreinarnar stærðfræði og félagsfræði. Supervision: Sigurlína Davíðsdóttir and Þuríður Jóhannsdóttir.

Hildur Blöndal Sveinsdóttir, hildsvei@hi.is. Field of research: Menningarlegur margbreytileiki í skólum: Nemendur með alþjóðlega vídd í lífi sínu og þarfir þeirra. Supervision: Hannar Ragnarsdóttir.

Hildur Bettý Kristjánsdóttir, hbk7@hi.is. Field of research: Hvernig námskrár Fræðslumiðstöðvar atvinnulífsins nýtast símenntunarmiðstöðvum, nemendum og kennurum þeirra. Supervision: Gestur Guðmundsson.

Ingi Þór Einarsson, issi@hi.is. Field of research: Physical activity, physical fitness, adiposity, and metabolic health in Icelandic children with intellectual disability (HEALTH-ID). Supervision: Sigurbjörn Árni Arngrímsson, Dan Daly, Erlingur S. Jóhannsson.

Ingibjörg Jónsdóttir Kolka, ijk1@hi.is. Field of research: Atvinnuleysisúrræði fyrir íslensk ungmenni. Supervision: Gestur Guðmundsson.

Ingibjörg Ósk Sigurðardóttir, ios3@hi.is. Field of research: Gildi í leikskólastarfi. Hvernig miðla leikskólakennara gildum til barna í starfi sínu? Supervision: Jóhanna Einarsdóttir.

Ingólfur Gíslason, ing4@hi.is. Field of research: Mathematics in education, education in mathematics. Supervision: Ólafur Páll Jónsson.

Jónína Sæmundsdóttir, joninas@hi.is. Field of research: Samvinna foreldra, kennara og sérfræðinga í tengslum við börn með sérþarfir. Supervision: TBD

Johanna Ann-Louise C. Laeaerae, jac2@hi.is. Field of research: Education for sustainable development in early childhood education. Supervision: Jóhanna Einarsdóttir.

Karen Elizabeth Jordan, karen@hi.is, kej4@hi.is. Field of research: Sustainability education, moral education. Supervision: Ólafur Páll Jónsson.

Kristín Jónsdóttir, kjons@hi.is. Field of research: Parental involvement in compulsory education in Iceland. Supervision: Amalía Björnsdóttir.

Kristín Valsdótir, kristinv@hi.is. Field of research: How do Artists learn to be art-teachers: A practice-based biographical research. Supervision: Prof. Dr. Rineke Smilde, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Gronigen, Netherlands and Hafþór Guðónsson, assistant professor, University of Iceland.

Magnús Þorkelsson, mth22@hi.is. Field of research: "And you wise men don't know how it feels". Dropout, choices, curriculum an inclusion. Is there a missing link? Supervision: Börkur Hansen.

Megumi Nishida, men3@hi.is. Field of research: Self-study for empowerment. Supervision: Hafdís Guðjónsdóttir.

Ólafur Ingi Guðmundsson, oig4@hi.is. Field of research: Hlutverk skólastjórnenda í framhaldsskólum. The role of principals in secondary schools. Supervision: Börkur Hansen.

Ósk Dagsdóttir, osd1@hi.is. Field of research: Creativity in mathematics education. Supervision: Bharath Sriraman, Freyja Hreinsdóttir.

Patience Adjahoe Karlsson, pak3@hi.is. Field of research: The general theme of the dissertation will be sustainable education with a focus on corporate social responsibility. Supervision: Ólafur Páll Jónsson.

Ragnheiður Júníusdóttir, raggajun@hi.is. Field of research: ProMeal - Prospects for promoting health and performance by school meals in Nordic countries/ Skólamáltíðir á Norðurlöndum; Heilsuefling, frammistaða og hegðun grunnskólanemenda. Supervision: Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir and Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir.

Rakel Pétursdóttir, rap9@hi.is. Field of research: Miðlun menningararfs til skóla. Supervision: Ólafur Kvaran.

Rannveig Oddsdóttir, rannodd@hi.is. Field of research: Ritun ungra barna. Supervision: Hrafnhildur Ragnarsdóttir.

Renata Emilsson Peskova, rep1@hi.is. Field of research: Socio-cultural and academic aspects of heritage language learning and their implications for plurilingual individuals' learning experiences in Icelandic elementary schools. Supervision: Hanna Ragnarsdóttir and Lars Kulbrandstadt.

Sara Margrét Ólafsdóttir, smo10@hi.is. Field of research: Viðhorf barna til leiks og hlutverk fullorðinna í leik. Supervision: Jóhanna Einarsdóttir.

Sigrún Þorsteinsdóttir, sth265@hi.is. Field of research: Taste education and food skills – food-based intervention in a school setting. Supervision: Dr. Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir.

Sigríður Margrét Sigurðardóttir, sms53@hi.is. Field of research: Educational leadership at the municipal level. Supervision: Anna Kristín Sigurðardóttir and Börkur Hansen.

Skúlína Hlíf Kjartansdóttir, shk10@hi.is. Field of research: Within the field of digital media and learning. Supervision: Guðný Guðbjörnsdóttir.

Soffía M. Hrafnkelsdóttir, smh10@hi.is. Field of research: Sport and health sciences. Supervision: Sigurbjörn Árni Arngrímsson and Sigríður Lára Guðmundsdóttir.

Susan Elizabeth Gollifer, seg12@hi.is. Field of research: Life history narrative inquiry is used to examine the influence of intersectionality (Brah & Phoenix, 2004) on ten upper secondary school teachers' personal and professional motivations for promoting social justice. The study further explores pedagogical and professional practice in relation to an international Human Rights Education (HRE) framework (UN, 2011) underpinned by capabilities as a minimum threshold for social justice (Nussbaum, 2010), and the challenges to building collective sustainable HRE practice in formal learning settings. Supervision: Hanna Ragnarsdóttir and Audrey Osler.

Unnur Björk Arnfjörð, ubj@@hi.is. Field of research: Skólamáltíðir á Norðurlöndum; Heilsuefling, frammistaða og hegðun grunnskólanemenda/ProMeal -Prospects for promoting health and performance by school meals in Nordic countries og HeF- Heilsueflandi framhaldsskóli/Health Promoting High Schools. Supervision: Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir.

Valgerður S. Bjarnadóttir, vsb1@hi.is. Field of research: Lýðræðismenning í framhaldsskólum á Íslandi, ábyrgð og þátttaka nemenda. A culture of Democracy? How do upper secondary schools in Iceland prepare students for active participation in a democratic society? Supervision: Ingólfur Ásgeir Jóhannesson and Elisabet Öhrn.

Þorlákur Axel Jónsson, thj61@hi.is. Field of research: Árangur framhaldsskóla Supervision: Ólöf Garðarsdóttir

November 2018

21st and 22nd November at 2 pm to 5 pm Workshop

16th November at 10 am - 11 am, in K 205, interim evaluation Björn Rúnar Egilsson

Oktober 2018

23rd Doctoral seminar at 3 pm in K 205

2nd October meeting with the doctoral students

Slides from the meeting

August 2018

30th August Interim evaluation Björk Ólafsdóttir

16th August interim evaluation Artem Ingmar Benediktsson

June 2018

20th June Doctoral defence Kristín Jónsdóttir

May 2018

17th and 18th May Workshops in H201 at 1 pm to 4.30 pm

30th May Interim evaluation Vaka Rögnvaldsdóttir

April 2018

20 April - Doctoral defence, Ingi Þór Einarsson

24 April - Doctoral defence, Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir

March 2018

19 March - Interim evaluation, Anna Katarzyna Wozniczka

February 2018

9 February - Doctoral defence, Rannveig Oddsdóttir

13 February - Interim evaluation, Susan Rafik Hama

23 February - Interim evaluation, Svava Björk Mörk

November 2017

15 November - Workshop 3-5 p.m. in K 205. Where's the Logic? Using Logic Models to Improve Interventions, Evaluations, and Grant Writing.

October 2017

12 October - K 204, Important steps in the Ph.D. programme and tasks ahead.

Article 2.  Management of doctoral studies.

Doctoral programmes at the School of Education are organised across the School's faculties. The School board shall make decisions on matters pertaining to doctoral studies on behalf of faculties. The School of Education doctoral studies committee shall manage matters pertaining to doctoral studies on behalf of the School board in accordance with item 1, Article 69 of the Regulation for the University of Iceland no. 569/2009 on standing committees. The doctoral studies committee shall comprise the following seven members: a chair, appointed by the School board and also representing the School Dean, representatives of all four faculties, one representative of School administration, who is also the project manager for doctoral studies, and one doctoral student representative. The doctoral studies committee is appointed for a two-year term. The chair of the committee shall also act as coordinator for doctoral studies and as the School's contact with the Graduate School.

The role of the doctoral studies committee is to formulate policy on the organisation of doctoral studies and take responsibility for its implementation. The committee promotes the study programmes on offer, discusses applications and monitors the progress and quality of teaching and learning through, e.g., evaluation of the status of research projects during the study­ period. The committee shall prepare matters to be dealt with by the School of Education governing board, such as recommendations concerning the admission of doctoral students and the appointment of supervisors, doctoral committees, external examiners and opponents.

The current members of the Doctoral board:

Autumn 2018

Gestur Guðmundsson, Chair
 Arna H. Jónsdóttir
 Atli Harðarson
 Ársæll Arnarsson
 Helga Rut Guðmundsdóttir
 Sólrún B. Kristinsdóttir
 Bjarnheiður Kristinsdóttir (students representative)

Spring 2018

 Gestur Guðmundsson, Chair
 Arna H. Jónsdóttir
 Atli Harðarson
 Ársæll Arnarsson (reserve for Kolbrúnar Pálsdóttur)
 Freyja Hreinsdóttir
 Sólrún B. Kristinsdóttir
 Bjarnheiður Kristinsdóttir (student representative)

  Members of the Board who have taken part in the development of the doctoral programme:

Spring and autumn 2009    
Allyson Macdonald, Chair
Veturliði Óskarsson, Deputy Chair
Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir
Börkur Hansen
Gunnar Finnbogason
Kristján Þór Magnússon

Substitutes:
Guðrún Kristinsdóttir
Guðrún Valgerður Stefánsdóttir
Gunnhildur Óskarsdóttir
Sigrún Aðalbjarnardóttir
Svanborg R. Jónsdóttir

Spring 2010    
Allyson Macdonald, Chair
Veturliði Óskarsson, Debuty Chair
Amalía Björnsdóttir
Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir
Gunnar Finnbogason
Kolbrún Pálsdóttir

Substitutes:
Guðrún Kristinsdóttir
Gretar L. Marinósson
Gunnhildur Óskarsdóttir
Guðrún Valgerður Stefánsdóttir
Svanhildur Kr. Sverrisdóttir

Autumn 2010    
Allyson Macdonald, Chair
Gunnar Finnbogason, Debuty Chair
Gretar L. Marinósson
Guðrún Kristinsdóttir
Guðrún Valgerður Stefánsdóttir
Kolbrún Pálsdóttir

Substitutes:
Gunnhildur Óskarsdóttir
Svanhildur Kr. Sverrisdóttir

Spring and autumn 2011
Ólöf Garðarsdóttir, Chair
Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir
Gretar L. Marinósson
Guðrún Kristinsdóttir
Gunnhildur Óskarsdóttir
Kolbrún Pálsdóttir

Substitutes:
Amalía Björnsdóttir
Guðrún Valgerður Stefánsdóttir
Gunnar Finnbogason
Svanhildur Kr. Sverrisdóttir

Spring 2012    
Gretar L. Marinósson, Acting Chair to replace Ólöf Garðarsdóttir (on research leave),
Guðrún Kristinsdóttir, Guðrún V. Stefánsdóttir (to replace Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir, on research leave)
Gunnhildur Óskarsdóttir,
Guðný Guðbjörnsdóttir (substitute for Gretar L. Marinósson)
Jón Ingvar Kjaran

Substitutes:
Gunnar E. Finnbogason,
Anh-Dao Tran.

Autumn 2012    
Ólöf Garðarsdóttir, Chair
Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir
Gretar L. Marinósson
Guðrún Kristinsdóttir
Gunnhildur Óskarsdóttir
Kolbrún Pálsdóttir

Substitutes:
Amalía Björnsdóttir
Guðrún Valgerður Stefánsdóttir
Gunnar Finnbogason
Svanhildur Kr. Sverrisdóttir

Spring 2013    
Ólöf Garðarsdóttir, Chair
Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir
Gretar L. Marinósson
Guðrún Kristinsdóttir
Gunnhildur Óskarsdóttir
Kolbrún Pálsdóttir

Substitutes:
Amalía Björnsdóttir
Guðrún Valgerður Stefánsdóttir
Gunnar Finnbogason
Svanhildur Kr. Sverrisdóttir

Autumn 2013    
Ólöf Garðarsdóttir, Chair
Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir
Gretar L. Marinósson
Guðrún Kristinsdóttir
Ingólfur Ásgeir Jóhannesson
Guðrún

Substitutes:
Guðný Guðbjörnsdóttir
Guðrún Valgerður Stefánsdóttir

Project managers:
•    Sólrún B. Kristinsdóttir (since Dec 2009)
•    Auður Pálsdóttir (Aug 2009-Jan 2011)
•    Kristján Ketill Stefánsson (Spring 2009)
•    Kolbrún Þ. Pálsdóttir (Spring 2013)

2018

Kristín Jónsdóttir

Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir

 Ingi Þór Einarsson

 Rannveig Oddsdóttir

2017

Kristín Karlsdóttir
Hiroe Terada
Kristján Ketill Stefánsson
Ásthildur B. Jónsdóttir
Edda Óskarsdóttir

2016

Hjördís Þorgeirsdóttir (University of Exceter and University of Iceland)
G. Sunna Gestsdóttir
Ragný Þóra Guðjónssen
Jónína Vala Kristinsdóttir
Anna Guðrún Edvaldsdóttir

2015

Ásrún Matthíasdóttir
Birna María Svanbjörnsdóttir
Hrund Þórarins Ingudóttir
Anh-Dao Katrín Tran
Sigríður Ólafsdóttir
Kristín Norðdahl
Hrönn Pálmadóttir
Ingibjörg V Kaldalóns

2014

Guðmundur Sæmundsson
Jón Ingvar Kjaran
Kristjana Stella Blöndal
Guðrún Alda Harðardóttir
Hermína Gunnþórsdóttir
Anna Ólafsdóttir
Janus Guðlaugsson
Svanhildur Sverrisdóttir
Auður Pálsdóttir

2013

Lilja M. Jónsdóttir
Atli V. Harðarson
Meyvant Þórólfsson
Jón Árni Friðjónsson

2012

Þórdís Þórðardóttir
Kolbrún Þorbjörg Pálsdóttir

2011

Karen Rut Gísladóttir
Kristján Þór Magnússon
Svanborg Rannveig Jónsdóttir

2010

Þuríður Jóna Jóhannsdóttir

2009

Anna Magnea Hreinsdóttir

2008

Doctoral defences from the Iceland College of Education 2008