The Division of Academic Affairs attends to collective matters relating to teaching, learning and examinations. For instance, the division handles student admissions and registration, academic recognition and evaluation of qualifications, academic and career counselling, as well as the central organisation and administration of examinations. Furthermore, the Division of Academic Affairs promotes the development of teaching methods, including digital learning options, supervises the teaching and course evaluation survey, and is responsible for the annual publication of the online course catalogue. The division also operates the University Centre Service Desk, providing various services to students, staff and guests alike. The office of the Division of Academic Affairs is located on the first floor of Setberg, the House of Teaching, while some units are located in the University Centre. General opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Office phone numbers: +354 525 4002 and +354 525 5833. Róbert H. Haraldsson is Head of the Division. Units The following units pertain to the Division of Academic Affairs: Centre for Teaching and Learning Department of Digital Learning Examinations Office Student Counselling and Career Centre Student Registration University Centre Service Desk Recognition Office Writing Centre Department of Digital Learning The department of digital learning is responsible for the planning and implementation of various digital learning solutions. In addition, the department handles the production of educational and promotional videos for the University. The department is located on the first floor of the Setberg building. Staff Páll Ásgeir TorfasonHead of Department5255486pallasgeir [at] hi.is Tryggvi Már GunnarssonProject Manager5254343tryggvimar [at] hi.is Ármann Hákon GunnarssonProject Manager5255472armann [at] hi.is Gústav Kristján GústavssonTechnician5255935gustav [at] hi.is Nanna Höjgaard GrettisdóttirProject Manager5255163nannahg [at] hi.is Rafn RafnssonProject Manager5254928rafnrafn [at] hi.is ENIC/NARIC Office The Recognition Office, located on the third floor of the Setberg building, operates the Icelandic ENIC/NARIC office, in accordance with an agreement between the University and the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. The ENIC/NARIC office handles academic recognition and evaluation of qualifications. Contact information. Writing Centre The Writing Centre of the University of Iceland is located in the Library of the School of Education at Stakkahlíð and in the National and University Library. Randi W. Stebbins is in charge of the services provided by the Writing Centre. The Centre offers students and teachers information and advice on academic writing of different kinds, whether writing in Icelandic, English or other languages. Office: Setberg, first floor, room 104 Email: rws [at] hi.is Tel: +354 525 5843 Collaborative committees Academic Affairs Committee StaffAcademic Affairs office Setberg, first floor Tel. +354 525 4002 | +354 525 5833 Email: kennslusvid [at] hi.is Kolbrún EinarsdóttirHead of Department5255833kei [at] hi.is Margrét LudwigHead of Department5254002ml [at] hi.is Róbert H. HaraldssonDirector of The Division of Academic Affairs5254277robhar [at] hi.is Sveinn KlausenEditor5254359sveinnkl [at] hi.is Examinations office Setberg, third floor Tel. +354 525 5278 | +354 525 5910 | +354 525 4361 Email: profstjori [at] hi.is Björg SigurðardóttirProject Manager5255910bjorgsi [at] hi.is Guðmundur Hafsteinn ViðarssonProject Manager5254312ghv [at] hi.is Hreinn PálssonDirector of Examinations5254361hpal [at] hi.is Matthías Sigurður MagnússonProject Manager5254341mattim [at] hi.is Ólafur Freyr HjálmssonProject Manager5255227ofh [at] hi.is Sigurður Ingi ÁrnasonProject Manager5255278sia7 [at] hi.is Þorgeir Freyr SveinssonProject Manager5255910thfs [at] hi.is emailfacebooklinkedintwitter
