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:
Learn more about the work and life of our scientists in a series of interviews:
Research
Research work is one of the cornerstones in the operations of the University of Akureyri
Research projects at UNAK
Waste Water Treatment in Akureyri
The City of Akureyri has an output of wastewater that is comparable to a town that is twice as large. What is your opinion on wastewater treatment in Akureyri?
Ptarmigan Ecogenomics
Ecological genomics encompasses ecology, genomics, and evolutionary biology, and utilizes genomic approaches to address consequential ecological questions.
SAD-Food-Study: Correlation between eating style, seasonal mood fluctuations, and circadian rhythm
Research institutes
RHA-University of Akureyri Research Centre
The University of Akureyri Research Centre is an independent unit within the University of Akureyri.
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).
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.
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.
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.
