Summer Services 2026

Summer Services 2026

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

Hreiðar Þór recognised for excellence in sustainability education

Green Teaching Award 2026
New Heads of Faculty take office in five Faculties at UNAK

New Heads of Faculty take office in five Faculties at UNAK

Take office in five faculties at the University of Akureyri on 1 July
A major gathering for Arctic research

A major gathering for Arctic research

Professor Thanh Viet Nguyen Chaired and Presented Research at UArctic Congress 2026
Geographical conditions call for flexible study options

Geographical conditions call for flexible study options

Greenland’s Minister of Education Visits the University of Akureyri
Joining Forces in Environmental Research

Joining Forces in Environmental Research

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

Future Healthcare Solutions in Focus

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

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

Rectors of Universities from Small Countries and Territories Meet in Montenegro to Strengthen Academic Cooperation
Veganestið – Lisa Pettenuzzo

Veganestið – Lisa Pettenuzzo

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