Alma Ágústsdóttir, the International Officer of the Student Council’s Rights Office, writes a few words about International Cooperation and study accessibility.
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On October 14th, an opening ceremony was held for the extension, marking a new chapter in the history of Gamli Garður. Here, Anna María Björnsdóttir tells us a bit about the history of the building.
Attending a performance as a spectator is a rewarding experience, but why not participate instead of just sitting back and watching? You will challenge yourself, improve your balance and posture, stimulate your brain and memory, and have a good time. We wanted to know more about the University Dance Forum, so we got in touch with some inside people.
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Atli tells us about the important role FS has in the fight against climate change.
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By now, we have all heard that the University of Iceland is part of the Aurora European University Network and Alliance. In the summer of 2020, the Aurora Alliance was accepted by the European Commission to become one of 41 European university projects supported by Erasmus+, leading the way in creating a united higher education and research community in Europe.
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Because of the pandemic, there are fewer international students coming to Iceland to study at UI than were expected and, as a result, fewer students applying for housing through FS. In addition, with most classes being held online at the moment, fewer Icelandic students who live outside the capital region are moving to Reykjavík. For these reasons, many rooms in student housing are currently unoccupied.
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The UI Student Council’s Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs deals with issues pertaining to students’ finances and connections to the job market. Sindri Snær A van Kasteren currently serves as the committee’s president. The Student Paper asked Sindri about the committee, the work they do, and what’s currently on their agenda.
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The Student Paper recently spoke with the board of Ada, an association of women in information technology at UI that was founded three years ago.
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The University of Iceland Center for Writing was born in January 2020 when writing centers from the School of Education and School of Humanities merged. As the center for the entire school, it assists all students and staff with anything writing-related at the university.
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When they think about the future, most university students probably ask themselves, “What do I want to do for a living?” Then, more often than not, they choose their studies based on the careers they are contemplating. For that reason, we at the Student Paper want to help you, dear students, by sharing a few things you should keep in mind while working on your CV that will hopefully help you land your dream job.
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We talket to Jóhanna Ásgeirsdóttir, the President of the National Student Association (Landssamtök íslenskra stúdenta, LÍS). Jóhanna told us about her role in the Association, the organization’s mission and goals, and how it has evolved over the time she has been there.
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted governments and international organizations worldwide and set off a powerful domino effect, causing many nations to suffer an economic and societal crisis. In this article, three political science students are asked about international quarantine measures and their effects on the future of politics.
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The Student Council gives students a voice in social discourse, and the Council’s chair is the group's spokesperson and public face. A journalist from the Student Paper contacted some former presidents and inquired about what they did back in the day and what they’re up to now.
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Do you want to find out which campus character you are? Read through the following scenarios and choose the option that best applies to you for each one.
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The University of Iceland Student Council has worn many hats over the past hundred years, tackling a wide variety of issues related to student welfare. On this timeline, we’ve highlighted some of the Student Council’s landmark achievements from the past century.
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Bryndís Ólafsdóttir is a 24-year-old recent anthropology graduate and member of the Student Council’s Equal Rights Committee. A journalist from the Student Paper questioned Bryndís thoroughly about the committee’s role and accomplishments.
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AIESEC is a youth organization that believes leadership is a fundamental skill that anyone can learn. Its main goal is to help youth develop confidence in leadership through cross-cultural exchanges. We interviewed AIESEC Iceland’s president Mladen Živanović through an online platform.
In 1911, three individual post-secondary institutions for medicine, law, and theology merged, adding a philosophy department to form the University of Iceland. That same year, Parliament passed a law guaranteeing women the same right to education as men. Forty-five students were enrolled at the university its first year, including one woman.
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In this article Karitas point out how technology can be your best friend during weeks filled with project due dates and exams.
In honor of the Student Council’s 100th anniversary, we’ve put together a list of ten things that made the University of Iceland what it is today. The list was partly adapted from the university’s centennial celebration website.
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