This past year, Hugrún has been using Instagram to get the word out, posting striking original illustrations by artist Elín Elísabet along with information and practical advice related to mental health.
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“Don’t forget that you need the Earth to be healthy in order to maintain a high level of happiness yourself.“ Sólveig Sanchez writes about the connection between nature and health.
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Ráður is a company that was founded in 2018. Its main duties are to provide analysis and consulting services in relation to the Equal Pay Standard, which all Icelandic companies and institutions with 25 or more employees are required to implement by the end of 2022.
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The Student Paper has made a list of calming and useful apps for students (and others).
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“As soon as we allow ugly discourse to stand without condemning it, we’re also sending the message that we think it’s okay to tolerate that sort of rhetoric.” A journalist of the Student Paper writes about hate speech and how to fight it.
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Invented in 2005, quidditch is an increasingly popular sport that has adopted elements of rugby, dodgeball, and handball and is now practiced all over the world. The Student Paper interviewed Sigurður Skúli Sigurgeirsson, coach of the Icelandic national quidditch team
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At the University Dance Forum (Háskóladansinn) you can choose from a variety of dancing styles, including Lindy hop. A Student Paper journalist met up with dance instructor Fanney Sizemore at the university’s gym to learn more about it.
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Sleep is a basic human need and is not just important but also necessary for our health and happiness. The Student Paper has gathered together five facts about sleep and sleeping habits.
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The new and improved university gymnasium opened this fall. The fitness suite got 11 brand-new machines and has renovated their stretching area and yoga room. For those who don't know where it is, the gymnasium is on campus between the University Centre and Árnagarður.
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The Student Paper spoke with Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen about social media and it’s effects on health. Arnar Eggert is a Media and Communication Studies Program Director who is teaching a new class on social media.
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A Student Paper journalist asked students from all the university’s various schools if they could name any hidden gems on campus. Some chose people as their hidden gems, while others mentioned rooms or interesting places that are great for studying or relaxing.
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The County (2019) is a new film by acclaimed Icelandic director Grímur Hákonarson. Francesca Stoppani, journalist of the Student Paper, wrote a short (spoiler-free) review.
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This summer, the Student Council made a statement regarding delays in hiring a new psychologist at the University of Iceland. The Student Paper spoke with Röskva spokesperson Eyrún Baldursdóttir and Vaka representative Azra Crnac about the motion.
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The Student Paper interviewed Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, recently appointed Minister of Justice.
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Ingveldur Gröndal interviewed Sam Hogarth, English student at UI. He’s a vegan, doesn’t drink alcohol, (and has written a book about that, called Why the World Doesn’t Need Alcohol - available on Amazon if you’re interested!), and he works out at Mjölnir.
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In October, Icelandic fitness chain World Class announced plans to open a new location on the University of Iceland campus in March 2020. The new gym will be located on the ground floor of Gróska, a new building complex under construction adjacent to the Vatnsmýri Nature Reserve.
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Claudia Magnússon speaks with Jóhannes Gísli Jónsson, professor of Icelandic grammar at UI who is responsible for one of the university’s two writing centers. They discuss the writing progress of a BA Thesis.
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Háma took a huge step toward becoming more vegan-friendly this fall. Student demand has led to a significant increase in vegan options.
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Electronic band Tangerine Dream performed at the experimental music festival Extreme Chill Festival in September. Melkorka Gunborg Briansdóttir caught up with Bianca Froese-Acquaye, the band’s manager, on her last day in Reykjavík.
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Kristjana Mjöll Sigurðardóttir, Academic and Career Counselor at the UI, gives students good advice on how to enjoy their education.
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