University of Akureyri

Strong Participation from Akureyri at the Arctic Circle Assembly

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0000

A large delegation of researchers and experts based at the Arctic Centre of Iceland in Akureyri took part in one of the world's largest international forums on Arctic affairs

“A workplace where people have equal opportunities to make a difference”

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0000

UNAK receives the 2026 Jafnvægisvogin recognition

Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning in Focus During International Study Visit

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0000

University staff welcomed visitors as part of an international Erasmus+ project

Ashani Arulananthan completes doctoral degree at the University of Akureyri

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0000

Research explored the effects of persistent contaminants on marine diatoms and their associated microorganisms

Your experience matters

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0000

The Equality Council of the University of Akureyri is looking for students for focus group interviews this autumn

Tourism Research in Focus at an International Conference

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Minister of Industries, addressed the guests.

Sara Fusco, adjunct at the Faculty of Law, completes doctoral degree at the University of Lapland

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Sara successfully defended her doctoral dissertation at the University of Lapland, Finland, on 25 September 2026.

Knowledge Shared Across Borders

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

International group of fisheries experts visits Akureyri

Akureyri voices in 20 Arctic Circle sessions

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0000

“Akureyri is home to a remarkable concentration of Arctic expertise”

Archives, memory and international law in the Arctic

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0000

A new book by Rachael Lorna Johnstone, Professor at the Faculty of Law and Research Director at the University of Akureyri

Is AI the key to better sustainability reports?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0000

Kjartan Sigurðsson, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration, is a co-author of a new book on artificial intelligence and the future of sustainability reporting.

Minister reaffirms the importance of the Arctic institutions and research community in Akureyri

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

New cooperation agreement between the Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs further strengthens Iceland’s Arctic hub

West Nordic Council parliamentarians explore Arctic activities in Akureyri

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:43:00 +0000

Arctic activities in Akureyri were at the heart of the visit

Polar Law student joins Arctic Youth Dialogue 2026

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Analaise Maria Sepp- Dallas, a student of the 2025–2026 cohort of the Polar Law Programme at the University of Akureyri, took part

How the media frames Arctic mining as a rush

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:36:00 +0000

New research examines how Indigenous rights is a blind spot in media narratives surrounding Arctic resources

University of Akureyri and Tongji University Strengthen Cooperation with New Agreement

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0000

A delegation from Tongji University in Shanghai visited the University of Akureyri to learn more about the university and its international Arctic cooperation

Do hormones affect genetic disorders?

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0000

New study sheds light on sex differences in rare neurodevelopmental disorders

Small organisms play a big role

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:03:00 +0000

All life on Earth depends on microorganisms

Heimahöfn Háskólakennslu formally launched

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0000

A collaborative project involving all Icelandic universities

Master’s degree in occupational therapy can now be completed in Iceland

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Collaboration between four universities expands study opportunities and course offerings