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New Rules of Service and Payment of the University of Akureyri

New Rules of Service and Payment of the University of Akureyri

Payment deadline for the registration fee is now July 4th
New research on climate change and pollution impacts, and adaptation in Arctic coastal communities

New research on climate change and pollution impacts, and adaptation in Arctic coastal communities

New funding for fieldbased research on climate change and pollution will expand research on the human dimension of climate change at the Stefansson Arctic Institute (SAI).
Over Two million euros for research on using pathogens as biocontrol agents of harmful algae

Over Two million euros for research on using pathogens as biocontrol agents of harmful algae

UNAK partner in a big EU and UK research project.

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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.

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