University of Akureyri

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

Joining Forces in Environmental Research

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:19:00 +0000

Collaboration between the UNAK and the University of Iceland’s Research Centre in Þingeyjarsveit is creating new opportunities for teaching and research in environmental studies

Future Healthcare Solutions in Focus

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Sjónaukinn 2026, the annual conference of the School of Health, Business and Natural Sciences at the University of Akureyri, to be held next week

Meeting in Montenegro – Strategic Planning for Universities in Small Countries and Territories

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:52:00 +0000

Rectors of Universities from Small Countries and Territories Meet in Montenegro to Strengthen Academic Cooperation

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