The European Union and Iceland held a High-Level Dialogue on ocean cooperation in Reykjavík today, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable fisheries, Arctic governance and the blue economy. The Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, met with Iceland’s Minister for Industry, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, to review progress made under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
The EU is strengthening space cooperation with Norway and Iceland through a secure connectivity agreement
The European Union has signed an agreement with Norway and Iceland enabling both countries to join GOVSATCOM and the Secure Connectivity Programme, IRIS². The agreement underlines the EU’s commitment to cooperation with these countries. Secure, uninterrupted and rapidly deployable satellite connectivity is essential for security, resilience and emergency response in remote regions. In areas with […]
PhD- Computer Science (AI and Privacy) – Iceland
The University of Reykjavík invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in the Department of Computer Science. The position is part of the AI Antenna project, which brings together Nordic and European partners to advance fundamental research on artificial intelligence (AI) with strong societal relevance. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student interested […]
World Cancer Day: Commission publishes Country Cancer
The Commission has published the latest Country Cancer Profiles for all Member States, Norway and Iceland. The 2025 reports show that cancer survival rates are increasing across the EU. At the same time, cancer continues to be a public health concern, and cancer inequalities still persist across Member States. The profiles also demonstrate how cancer […]
Postdoc in Sociolinguistics at the University of Iceland
The Language and Technology lab at the University of Iceland, led by associate professor Dr. Anton Karl Ingason, is seeking to hire a full time post-doctoral researcher in sociolinguistics. The position is initially for 12 months and can be extended by 12 additional months. The position is a part of the project Explaining Individual Lifespan […]
PhD position in Human Geography or Tourism Studies in Iceland
The University of Iceland invites applications for a three-year PhD position in Human Geography or Tourism studies at the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences – Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences. The position is a part of the doctoral network Visitor monitoring and management in protected and recreational areas: new challenges, novel solutions for the […]
PhD student position in experimental astrophysics with emphasis on the design of microwave telescopes in Iceland
A PhD student position in experimental astrophysics with a focus on the development of next-generation microwave telescopes is open for applications. The program will take place within the Physics Department at the University of Iceland. The position is funded for three years with funds from the European Research Council. Among other projects, the PhD student […]
Ph.D. position in Organic Chemistry at the University of Iceland
A Ph.D. position in Organic Chemistry at the University of Iceland is open for applications. The position is funded by a three-year grant from the Icelandic Research Fund. We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to synthesize stable radicals for improving the sensitivity of nuclear magentic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The project: Persistent organic biradicals for dynamic […]
Assistant Professor in Physics in Iceland
Offer Description The Faculty of Physical Sciences in the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Iceland seeks applicants to fill an assistant professor position in experimental physics within the Department of Physics. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program. The candidate will teach courses in physics, […]