Emma Björg Eyjólfsdóttir

Adjunct Lecturer

School of Education
Faculty of education and diversity

Head of Department

Central Administration
Division of Academic Affairs, Administration

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Setberg -

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Courses 2025 - 2026

Emilía Dagný Sveinbjörnsdóttir

Project Manager

Central Administration
Division of Marketing and Public Relations

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Embla Ýr Guðmundsdóttir

Assistant Professor Midwife

School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

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Office

Eirberg -

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Abstract

I am an Assistant Professor at the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Iceland. My Ph.D. research focused on birth outcomes and the experiences of migrant women with midwifery care in Iceland. The study provides valuable insights into improving maternity services for women from diverse backgrounds. My work uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to explore how language barriers, cultural sensitivity, and communication affect maternity care and birth outcomes. I am also involved in midwifery education, contributing to curriculum development and teaching. I co-founded the Reykjavík Birth Center, where I provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care. My research interests include preparation for birth, pain management, and developing measures for evaluating midwifery services. Over the years, I have participated in both national and international conferences, sharing findings aimed at improving maternity care and communication with women during childbirth. My work focuses on supporting women and ensuring they receive respectful and individualized care throughout their maternity experience.

Education

2023 Doktorspróf University of Iceland PhD
2020 Viðbótardiplóma University of Iceland Teaching studies for higher education
2014 Meistarapróf University of Iceland M.Sc in Midwifery
2008 cand. obst. University of Iceland Midwifery
2005 B.Sc University of Iceland Nursing

Courses 2025 - 2026

Elvar Örn Viktorsson

Assistant Professor

School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Office

Hagi - Ha-318

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Education

2017 Ph.D. University of Oslo Medicinal chemistry
2012 M.Sc. University of Iceland Pharmacy

Courses 2025 - 2026

Elvar Daði Eiríksson

Project Manager

Central Administration
Division of Science and Innovation

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Office

Aðalbygging - A-139

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Elva Ellertsdóttir

Education Manager

School of Social Sciences
Administration

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Office

Gimli - G-118

Education

2004 MPA University of Iceland Public Administration
2000 BA University of Iceland Political Science

Elva Björg Arnarsdóttir

Project Manager

Þjónustustofnanir
Continuing Education UI

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Office

Dunhagi 7 -

Elsa Björk Valsdóttir

Associate Professor

School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine

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Courses 2025 - 2026

Elsa Eiríksdóttir

Professor Vocational education, upper secondary education, and educational psychology

School of Education
Faculty of subject teacher education

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Office

Saga - S-305

Office hours

Office hours by appointment

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Abstract

My research interests include upper secondary education, vocational education and training, and how people learn procedural skills. My current research focuses on vocational education and training (VET), especially the status of VET and the integration of learning at school and the workplace in a dual VET system. My background is in educational psychology, and I have also looked at how people use information to help them understand and learn what to do, and how to present and design instruction based on tasks and learning situations to improve performance and learning. Additionally, I have been involved in various studies related to secondary school education in Iceland and educational policy.

Education

2011 PhD Georgia Insitute of Technology, Atlanta, Bandaríkjunum PhD in Psychology
2007 Meistarapróf Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Bandaríkjunum MSc in Psychology
1999 BA University of Iceland BA in Psychology

Courses 2025 - 2026