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Welcome to the University of Iceland Career days 2025!

The University of Iceland Career Days (Atvinnudagar HÍ) will take place from February 3rd to 7th. They focus on employment and prepare students for entering the job market.

The Career Days aim to provide insights into career development during university studies and highlight key considerations for preparing to participate in the job market.

A diverse program will be offered, including presentations, lectures, visits, and networking opportunities. Each day is designed to capture students' attention and interest!

The program will feature a variety of lectures and events, organised by the UI Student Counselling Centre, the UI Careers Connection, the Financial and Employment Committee of the Student Council (SHÍ), the Graduate School, the University of Iceland Science Park, and KLAK - Icelandic Startups.

Check this website regularly, as there might be changes to the schedule!

The following events are held in English or are suitable for English-speaking students.
The full schedule in Icelandic can be found here.

  • 12:00 - 13:00 Location: Auditorium Gróska – innovation and business growth centre

    Guests are invited to meet exciting innovation companies looking for employees and interns near the Green Wall in Gróska. Light refreshments will be provided by the University of Iceland Science Park.

     
  • 16:00 - 17:00 What can I do with my PhD outside academia?

    Location: Zoom

    Held in English


    Register here

    How can PhD students with much education but perhaps less work experience make a career beyond traditional academia? PhDs who work outside the university will tell the story of their own career trajectory and various experts will introduce tools and techniques for exploring career options beyond the university.

    Participants: To be announced

    The discussion will be moderated by Toby Erik Wikström, Project Manager at the Graduate School

  • 16:00 - 17:00 PhDs at work: The keys to an academic career

    Location: Zoom

    Held in English


    Register here

    What does it take to get an academic job? What should you expect if you obtain an academic position after graduating? How can you plan for an uncertain future in a world in which there are fewer academic positions than PhD students? Experienced scholars from different fields will tell the story of their transition from graduate school to tenure-track jobs and give some hard-earned advice.

    Participants: To be announced

    The discussion will be moderated by: Toby Erik Wikström, Project Manager at the Graduate School.

  • 15:00 – 16:30 Visit to Tern Systems HR

    Location: Hlíðasmári 15, 201 Kópavogur

    Please note that there is a limited number of spots available.


    Register here

    Tern Systems is inviting University of Iceland students to visit their premises. Tern Systems is a subsidiary of Isavia ANS, based in Kópavogur. Their main project is developing air traffic control software for Iceland, Europe, and Asia. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and related fields to learn about their projects and explore career opportunities

    Held in English.

    Students need to arrange transportation themselves.

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