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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
The first students enrolled in the master’s programme in occupational therapy at the University of A…

Master’s degree in occupational therapy can now be completed in Iceland

Collaboration between four universities expands study opportunities and course offerings
The Importance of School Leadership in Sparsely Populated Areas

The Importance of School Leadership in Sparsely Populated Areas

CANDLES Receives DKK 500,000 in Follow-up Funding
Dart throwing professor with passion for sustainable fisheries

Dart throwing professor with passion for sustainable fisheries

Meet Our Scientists – Thanh Viet Nguyen