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Strong Participation from Akureyri at the Arctic Circle Assembly

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

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

UNAK receives the 2026 Jafnvægisvogin recognition
Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning in Focus During International Study Visit

Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning in Focus During International Study Visit

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

Upcoming events

13.February
2027

Winter Graduation Ceremony 2027

The University of Akureyri's graduation ceremony in February
8.-10. Apr

Borders and Fluidity, Possibilities and Challenges

Join NNFF11 at the University of Akureyri to discuss borders, fluidity, and the future of first and second language education
14.-16. Jun

Unpacking Masculinities in Times of Turmoil

7th International Conference on Research on Men and Masculinity Studies

Akureyri – a university town

The community in Akureyri is active and diverse, offering everything from coffee shops to cultural institutions that attract talented people from all over Iceland. Concerts, theatre, visual arts, literature. It is simple to be environmentally friendly in Akureyri as everything is within easy reach. There is breathtaking nature everywhere around. Mountains that some climb and others slide down.

It’s all up to you. Just like life. What you are after. What you want.

Everything about Akureyri