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UNAK representitives at Arctic Circle forum in Rome

UNAK representitives at Arctic Circle forum in Rome

Sara Fusco and Rachael Lorna Johnstone represent the Polar Law programme at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum
New publication on Reconciliation in Greenland

New publication on Reconciliation in Greenland

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

Regular issue of Nordicum-Mediterraneum

Scholarly articles and peer-reviewed abstracts of the talks and posters
UNAK leads major new project on the future of tourism businesses

UNAK leads major new project on the future of tourism businesses

Awarded funding for the Erasmus+ project Next GEN Tourism 2025–2027
Do new technologies make us safer?

Do new technologies make us safer?

A new grant has been awarded to the University of Akureyri from the Rannís Arctic Research and Studies programme
Equality Council’s Equality Awards

Equality Council’s Equality Awards

Six organisations and individuals receive recognition for their contribution to equality, inclusion and diversity
QUINT Sets the Direction

QUINT Sets the Direction

QUINT research project formally concluded – extensive collaboration and clear findings
Sara Fusco Receives International Award in Japan

Sara Fusco Receives International Award in Japan

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

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

Maria will take the position on 1st of May