Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, a respected professor and adviser to US President Barack Obama, will give a speech at the University of Iceland this week. The lecture is called Education and Teaching in the 21st Century. Read the full story

The University of Iceland celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with an extensive schedule of events. Read the full story

With the rapid approach of the holy month of Ramadan, a prayer room has opened for Muslims at the University of Iceland. A student in the Finnish language department at the university made a formal request at the Student Council for a prayer room which was later approved by the university. A Holy Quran and prayer rugs were set up in the university’s Chapel making it into a multi faith prayer room, making Icelandic history in the process. Read the full story

Gylfi Zoega, professor of Economics at the University of Iceland, said in an exclusive interview for IceNews, that reopening the market is essential for the economic future of the northern island nation. Read the full story