University of Akureyri

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

The Importance of School Leadership in Sparsely Populated Areas

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

CANDLES Receives DKK 500,000 in Follow-up Funding

Dart throwing professor with passion for sustainable fisheries

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0000

Meet Our Scientists – Thanh Viet Nguyen

How Do We Solve Complex Problems?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0000

Sæunn Gísladóttir, specialist at the University of Akureyri Research Centre, attended a course in problem-solving and decision-making

Is Artificial Intelligence Advancing the Public Good?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0000

Giorgio Baruchello Discussed Artificial Intelligence at a Conference in Sicily

Icelandic Highlands Offer Clues to Ancient Life on Mars

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Successful research expedition

University of Akureyri supporting organisation of major Arctic Biodiversity Summit in Greenland

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The summit will serve as a strategic platform to advance biodiversity conservation and knowledge exchange across the Arctic

The Peculiar Dream Life of Ludovico Petravitti

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:24:00 +0000

Giorgio Baruchello’s new humorous novel explores the curious and amusing dream world of a fictional character

Summer Services 2026

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0000

The University of Akureyri is closed from 6 July through 3 August 2026 for the summer holiday period.

Hreiðar Þór recognised for excellence in sustainability education

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Green Teaching Award 2026

New Heads of Faculty take office in five Faculties at UNAK

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Take office in five faculties at the University of Akureyri on 1 July

A major gathering for Arctic research

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Professor Thanh Viet Nguyen Chaired and Presented Research at UArctic Congress 2026

Geographical conditions call for flexible study options

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Greenland’s Minister of Education Visits the University of Akureyri