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Research

Research work is one of the cornerstones in the operations of the University of Akureyri

Research at UNAK

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Research projects at UNAK

Psychological Factors and Performance in Golf

This study investigates whether and how increases in momentary negative thinking may impact performance in golf among Icelandic golfers.

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Tracking multi-lateral Environmental Agreements

The TEA project explores how effectively Arctic states implement multilateral environmental agreements, providing a framework to assess real-world progress on regional and global environmental goals.

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Health Journey - The 1988 Icelandic Birth Cohort Study

Ph.D. project. Longitudinal study follows a cohort of Icelandic residents born in 1988.

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Sustainable Bio-Leather: A PhD Project on Salmon Skin Remodelling

Explores innovative methods for processing Icelandic salmon skin.

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Research institutes

RHA-University of Akureyri Research Centre

The University of Akureyri Research Centre is an independent unit within the University of Akureyri.

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Children’s Books Centre

The Children’s Books Centre was founded on 4 February 2012.

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Háskólinn

Institute of Health Science Research, University of Akureyri

The Institute of Health Science Research (HHA) is a joint forum for the employees of Akureyri Hospital (SAk) and the University of Akureyri (UNAK).

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Icelandic Tourism Research Centre

The Icelandic Tourism Research Centre is operated by the University of Akureyri, University of Iceland, Hólar University College, Icelandic Travel Industry Association and Icelandic Tourist Board.

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Research Centre Against Violence

The purpose of the Research Centre Against Violence is to strengthen research and increase knowledge of the manifestations of violence, its consequences and ways to eliminate it.

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Fisheries Science Centre

The Fisheries Science Centre of the University of Akureyri (SHA) is under the School of Business and Science at the University. The Fisheries Science Centre is intended to strengthen ties between the University and industry.

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Academics at UNAK

A number of academics work at the University of Akureyri and pursue diverse research projects. Here, you can search for academics by field of specialty:

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Learn more about the work and life of our scientists in a series of interviews:

Meet our Scientists

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