Easter opening hours at UW

The University Centre of the Westfjords will be closed over part of the Easter holidays. The building will be closed on Good Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4. The entrance from Suðurgata will be locked, and key cards will not be active during that time. In case of emergency, please call 844 3148.

Planning for Climate Change in Coastal Regions at UW

From 16 March to 1 April, the course Planning for Climate Change in Coastal Regions: Adaptation and Mitigation is taught at the University Centre of the Westfjords, where students take a closer look at one of the most pressing issues facing coastal communities today.

Aquaculture, Environment, and Society course underway at UW

From 16 March to 1 April, the course Aquaculture, Environment, and Society is taking place at the University Centre of the Westfjords.

Marine Spatial Planning course underway at the University Centre of the Westfjords

From March 2–13, students at the University Centre of the Westfjords are diving into the world of Marine Spatial Planning — a field that sits right at the meeting point of ocean use, environmental sustainability, and decision-making.

Coping with Disasters, A Course About Resilience, Creativity, and Critical Thinking

A course exploring how people and societies respond to crisis is now underway at the University Centre of the Westfjords. Running from March 2–13, Coping with Disasters introduces students to the foundations of Disaster Risk Management while encouraging them to think deeply about how disasters take shape and what helps individuals and communities recover when hardship strikes.