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27. October 2026

Strong Participation from Akureyri at the Arctic Circle Assembly

A large delegation of researchers and experts based at the Arctic Centre of Iceland in Akureyri took part in one of the world's largest international forums on Arctic affairs

22. October 2026

“A workplace where people have equal opportunities to make a difference”

UNAK receives the 2026 Jafnvægisvogin recognition

21. October 2026

Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning in Focus During International Study Visit

University staff welcomed visitors as part of an international Erasmus+ project

20. October 2026

Ashani Arulananthan completes doctoral degree at the University of Akureyri

Research explored the effects of persistent contaminants on marine diatoms and their associated microorganisms

20. October 2026

Your experience matters

The Equality Council of the University of Akureyri is looking for students for focus group interviews this autumn

16. October 2026

Tourism Research in Focus at an International Conference

Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Minister of Industries, addressed the guests.

8. October 2026

Sara Fusco, adjunct at the Faculty of Law, completes doctoral degree at the University of Lapland

Sara successfully defended her doctoral dissertation at the University of Lapland, Finland, on 25 September 2026.

7. October 2026

Knowledge Shared Across Borders

International group of fisheries experts visits Akureyri

5. October 2026

Akureyri voices in 20 Arctic Circle sessions

“Akureyri is home to a remarkable concentration of Arctic expertise”