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Exploring Coastal Challenges Through Systems Thinking

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0000

From September 14 to October 2, students in the Coastal Communities and Regional Development master’s program at the University Centre of the Westfjords took part in the course People and the Sea: Systems Thinking for Coastal Communities, taught by Dr. Eduard Nedelciu.

Exploring Theory and Tools for Coastal and Marine Management

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:32:00 +0000

From September 21 to October 2, students in the Coastal and Marine Management master’s program at the University Centre of the Westfjords took part in the course Coastal and Marine Management: Theory and Tools, taught by Dr. Fiona Beaty.

New Study Examines Responses to Avalanche Risk and Road Closures

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0000

Now that we have the first snow on our mountains, it is time to prepare for winter. A recent publication from our researcher Matthias Kokorsch looks at how people in Iceland respond to avalanche warnings and road closures, and how these warnings affect everyday mobility and safety.

UW receives Rannís recognition for Science Communication

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0000

On Saturday, the University Centre of the Westfjords received the 2026 Rannís Science Communication Recognition at the Icelandic Science and Technology Week. Catherine Chambers, Director of UW, accepted the recognition from Logi Einarsson, Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education.

Lost to Climate Researchers Join the Annual Sheep Roundup in Strandir

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0000

Researchers from the Icelandic case study of the international research project Lost to Climate followed the annual sheep roundup and sorting in Kjósárrétt in Strandir last saturday.

New Research Note: Building Back Better in small and remote Nordic-Arctic communities

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0000

A new Research Note by Matthias Kokorsch, Freja Kidal and Jóhanna Gísladóttir presents a practitioner-oriented Build Back Better assessment checklist tailored specifically to small and remote Nordic-Arctic communities.

Coastal Communities Course Concludes with Hands-On Exploration of the Westfjords

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:57:00 +0000

The University Centre of the Westfjords recently wrapped up its new core course in the regional development program, Foundations of Sustainable Coastal Communities.

Marine and Coastal Ecology Underway at UW

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0000

Students at the University Centre of the Westfjords are currently diving into the complex and fascinating world of marine ecosystems in the course Marine and Coastal Ecology, which runs from August 31 to September 18.

Former President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson Teaches Icelandic Society and Environment at UW

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0000

From August 24 to 28, students at the University Centre of the Westfjords took part in the course Icelandic Society and Environment, taught by Dr. Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, Professor of History at the University of Iceland and former President of Iceland.

Thesis defence season: fall 2026

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0000

It’s thesis defense season once again at the University Centre of the Westfjords! The first defense will take place on Tuesday, September 1st, marking the beginning of several exciting weeks ahead.

A New School Year Begins at UW

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0000

A new school year is underway at the University Centre of the Westfjords, and we are delighted to welcome a new group of students to Ísafjörður and to UW.

Practical Tools for Stronger Communities

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0000

From June 8 to 19, students at the University Centre of the Westfjords took part in the course Tools for Community Development, taught by Dr. John Colton.

Learning Icelandic in the Heart of the Community in Ísafjörður

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Every year, the University Centre of the Westfjords offers summer courses in Icelandic, and this year is no exception. A total of 88 students are registered for five courses this summer, with levels ranging from beginners to more advanced learners.

Students from FOM University of Applied Sciences Visit the University Centre of the Westfjords

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0000

Students from FOM University of Applied Sciences stayed at the University Centre of the Westfjords from June 15 to 26. The visit was part of FOM’s summer programme in Iceland, where students attended English-taught courses in digital transformation and sustainable leadership.

Students Learn Hands-On Approaches to Regional Policy Evaluation

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0000

From May 26 to June 5, students at the University Centre of the Westfjords took part in the course Regional Policy Evaluation, taught by Krišjānis Veitners.

Sustainable Waste Management in Coastal Communities

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0000

From May 26 to June 5, students at the University Centre of the Westfjords took part in the course Sustainable Waste Management in Coastal Communities, taught by Dr. Felicitas Schneider.

A Beautiful Háskólahátíð in Hrafnseyri

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:24:00 +0000

The University Centre of the Westfjords celebrated Háskólahátíð, its annual graduation ceremony, in Hrafnseyri on June 17th, Iceland’s National Day. The day went beautifully, with sunshine over Hrafnseyri, although the wind reminded everyone that we were still very much in the Westfjords.

CoLab Project Hosts Biomaterials Workshop at the Sheep Farming Museum in Strandir

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0000

The CoLab project, Coastal laboratories connecting people and nature, is a collaboration between diverse disciplines that aims to provide open-access, foundational knowledge to coastal communities. The project supports bottom-up development of local economies and builds bridges that connect people to nature and culture through the lens of sustainability.

Learning to Think Like Marine Protected Area Managers

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0000

From May 11 to 22, students at the University Centre of the Westfjords took part in the course Marine Protected Area Management, taught by Dr. Bradley W. Barr.

Captain’s Log: May 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:13:00 +0000

Have you noticed a lot of crab-related art around town lately? That’s because of UW! As part of the Púkinn children’s art festival, we organized a project in connection with Edinborg culture house, where kids set out crab traps to learn about different animals around our waters.