Sigurður Reynir Gíslason, geochemist and research professor at the University of Iceland's Institute of Earth Sciences has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for his work in the field of earth sciences.
Researchers from all five University schools participate in the annual Researchers’ Night in Laugardalshöll on Saturday 28 September between 1 and 6 pm.
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Gianluca Levi, a postdoctoral chemistry researcher at the UI Institute of Physical Sciences, in collaboration with an international team of researchers, has been awarded a grant from the European Research Council (ERC) of EUR 1.5 million, equivalent to almost ISK 230 million.
Ada, the Association of Women and Non-binary Students in Tech at the University of Iceland, has been nominated for the prestigious Nordic Women in Tech Awards. The awards ceremony will take place in Oslo this November.
Egill Karlsson, a master's student at Roskilde University and a former sociology student at the University of Iceland, worked on a project this summer where he analysed media coverage of a memorable case that left a lasting impression.
The annual conference of the University of Iceland’s School of Education, Menntakvika, takes place on 26-27 September.
On Saturday 28 September, the University of Iceland is hosting an educational hike around Búrfellsgjá in collaboration with the Children's Hiking Club, part of the Icelandic Touring Association.
Psychological counselling for the children of University students and staff has been increased considerably at the Student Psychology Clinic.
