University of Akureyri

Veganestið – Lisa Pettenuzzo

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Veganestið is an article series by Góðvinir UNAK, featuring interviews with graduates of the University of Akureyri

Health and Welfare Services in Rural Areas – Across Borders

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0000

International SelfCare Working Group Meets in Akureyri and Siglufjörður

Is there gender equality in the energy sector?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0000

RHA and the Directorate of Equality collaborate on the development of gender equality indices for the energy sector

A secure and sustainable Arctic

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Researchers from the university at the Arctic Encounter conference

How do we teach artificial intelligence?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0000

Staff at the University of Akureyri receive a grant to develop AI educational materials for upper secondary schools

Over 400 people attended a successful symposium

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0000

A Successful Symposium on Search and Rescue and Changing Security Dynamics in the Arctic

The academic wanderer who only listens to musicians whose names start with B

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Our Scientists - Sunna Kristín Símonardóttir

Local education is a key driver of development

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0000

The partnership between the University of Akureyri and Reykjavík University continues to strengthen student performance in North and East Iceland

UNAK Praised for Innovative Teaching of Roman Law

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:17:00 +0000

A New Intellectual Collaboration with the Faroe Islands

UNAK representitives at Arctic Circle forum in Rome

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Sara Fusco and Rachael Lorna Johnstone represent the Polar Law programme at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum

New publication on Reconciliation in Greenland

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:24:00 +0000

Rachael Lorna Johnstone, Professor at the Faculty of Law, Renata Colwell, LLM in Polar Law, and Astrid Nonbo Andersen, Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Justice have just published a new article on the goals of the Greenland Reconciliation Commission.

Regular issue of Nordicum-Mediterraneum

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Scholarly articles and peer-reviewed abstracts of the talks and posters

UNAK leads major new project on the future of tourism businesses

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:49:00 +0000

Awarded funding for the Erasmus+ project Next GEN Tourism 2025–2027

Do new technologies make us safer?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0000

A new grant has been awarded to the University of Akureyri from the Rannís Arctic Research and Studies programme

Equality Council’s Equality Awards

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:09:00 +0000

Six organisations and individuals receive recognition for their contribution to equality, inclusion and diversity

QUINT Sets the Direction

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:44:00 +0000

QUINT research project formally concluded – extensive collaboration and clear findings

Sara Fusco Receives International Award in Japan

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Awarded the prestigious Aota Masaaki Award 2026 for Best Presentation by a Young Scientist

Maria Ackrén Appointed Director of the Stefansson Arctic Institute at the University of Akureyri

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:17:00 +0000

Maria will take the position on 1st of May

Updated regulations on the fee schedule of the UNAK

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The University Council of the University of Akureyri raises the registration fee to ISK 100,000

Human Rights, Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Perspectives, and AI at Equality Days

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Equality Days will be held next week