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Is AI the key to better sustainability reports?

Is AI the key to better sustainability reports?

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

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

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

West Nordic Council parliamentarians explore Arctic activities in Akureyri

Arctic activities in Akureyri were at the heart of the visit
Polar Law student joins Arctic Youth Dialogue 2026

Polar Law student joins Arctic Youth Dialogue 2026

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

How the media frames Arctic mining as a rush

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

University of Akureyri and Tongji University Strengthen Cooperation with New Agreement

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?

Do hormones affect genetic disorders?

New study sheds light on sex differences in rare neurodevelopmental disorders
Small organisms play a big role

Small organisms play a big role

All life on Earth depends on microorganisms
Heimahöfn Háskólakennslu formally launched

Heimahöfn Háskólakennslu formally launched

A collaborative project involving all Icelandic universities