University Centre of the Westfjords

Last course of the semester completed Last Friday our students completed their last course of the semester where they learned a lot of things about Environmental Economics.

Last Friday, students completed their final course of the semester, focusing on Environmental Economics from a neoclassical perspective, with emphasis on the sustainable use of environmental goods. The course was taught by Dr. David Cook, a postdoctoral researcher at UI.
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Celebrating the 1st of December at UW December 1st, Icelandic Sovereignty Day, is the former national holiday of Iceland. On December 1st, 1918, the Act of Union between Iceland and Denmark

December 1st, Icelandic Sovereignty Day, was once Iceland’s national holiday. This year, UW and Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland from 2016 to 2024, are joining forces to revive this fine tradition, and we warmly invite you to celebrate with us. www.uw.is/en/news/cele...

Public Policy Making – From Idea to Realization

A course in Public Policy Making at UW is wrapping up on Friday. The course gives students an insight into the process of how an idea or a need for public intervention could turn into policy in practice. The course instructor is Kirsten Gow, an islands-based researcher.
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University Centre of the Westfjords Receives Grant from the Climate and Energy Fund The University Centre of the Westfjords has received a grant of ISK 924,222 from the Climate and Energy Fund in the category “Energy Transition in O

The University Centre of the Westfjords has received a grant of ISK 924,222 from the Climate and Energy Fund in the category “Energy Transition in Operations or Energy Savings,” specifically for installing sustainable energy equipment at UW. Read more here: www.uw.is/en/news/univ...

The Oceanography course at UW wraps up this week. Students explored ocean basins, climate systems, atmosphere–ocean dynamics, and the formation of waves and tides.

The course was taught by Dr. Angel Ruiz Angulo and Dr. Theodoros Karpouzoglou. Read more here: www.uw.is/en/news/cour...

Curious about research life in Iceland? UW student Sadie shares her master’s thesis journey in the Westfjords in a blog for ICE Fish Research. She learned new methods, worked through challenging data analysis, and had unforgettable moments like sampling rivers under the northern lights.

UW recently welcomed more French-speaking guests; Three teachers from Lycée de la mer Paul Bousquet—the “Comprehensive School of the Sea”—in Sète. These visits highlight just how far-reaching the University Centre’s network of partnerships and collaborations has become. www.uw.is/en/news/fren...

French heard at the halls of the University Centre of the Westfjords In recent days, the sound of French has filled the halls of the University Centre of the Westfjords (UW), thanks to a visit from welcomed guests from

UW was pleased to welcome Dr. David Didier, university lecturer at the Université du Québec à Rimouski, accompanied by three colleagues and a group of twelve students in the field of geomorphology. www.uw.is/en/news/fren...

@blueactionfund.org goes teaching. Thanks @oceanthayne.bsky.social & @uwiceland.bsky.social

Sounds like a great opportunity for students - @uwiceland.bsky.social for example 😎

Dr. Catherine P. Chambers Appointed New Director of UW The University Centre of the Westfjords (UW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Catherine P. Chambers as the new Director. Dr. Chambers brings

I’m so excited to share my appointment as the new director of @uwiceland.bsky.social 🌊

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Excited to highlight the University Centre of the Westfjords (@uwiceland.bsky.social) as a vital partner in our @losttoclimate.bsky.social research project 🌍❄️
Their deep connection to Arctic coastal communities and commitment to sustainability make them an ideal collaborator for the project.

#nfrf | LostToClimate Research Project We would like to introduce the partners involved in the LostToClimate Research Project. The 2nd partner to be presented is the University Centre of the Westfjords (UW Iceland). 📍 Location The Univers...

🔍 #PartnerPresentation Meet our 2nd #LostToClimate partner: @uwiceland.bsky.social (University Centre of the Westfjords, Iceland). UW contributes its regional expertise, community connections, etc. Read more at www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... and 🌐 losttoclimate.org
#ClimateChange #NordForsk

Today at 17:00, Jessica Steele will be defending her thesis: "Art brings people together”: Bridging knowledge systems through Labrador Inuit art and craft to support equitable environmental research in Nunatsiavut". To join on zoom:https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/63858412076

Today at 16:00, Anna Morozova will be defending her thesis: "Service expansion of the Bergið headspace support centre to Ísafjörður, Westfjords: A Case Study from remote Iceland". To join on zoom:https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/65705181771#success
photo credit Haukur Sigurðsson

Today at 13:00, Alberto Roldan will be defending his thesis: "The fjords of the ringed seal: assessing the status of ringed seals in western Svalbard through machine learning". To join on zoom : eu01web.zoom.us/j/68645413987

Today at 10:30, Alexis Bradley will be defending her thesis: "Exploring fish size, otolith characteristics, gonadosomatic index (GSI), and hepatosomatic index (HSI) of six eelpout species (Lycodes spp.) in Icelandic waters". To join on zoom : eu01web.zoom.us/j/61476089597

It is safe to say that the UW is buzzing with life these days; in addition to our master’s students, we also have two two field school groups from SIT (School for International Training) currently studying at the University Centre. www.uw.is/en/news/two-...

Today at 14:00, Alvaro Pastoriza will be defending his thesis: "Behind the image: a cognitive-affective approach of Iceland destination image through digital media". To join on zoom : eu01web.zoom.us/j/65412796884

Today at 14:00, Claire Gilmoure will be defending her thesis: "Educational Outcomes of Commercial Grizzly Bear Viewing Participants: A case study from Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada". To join on zoom : eu01web.zoom.us/j/61775945363

Master's thesis defenses by students at the University Centre of the Westfjords are still in full swing. You can find our schedule here: www.uw.is/en/news/thes...

Today at 10:30, Joshua Newhook will be defending his thesis: “Identifying Potential Cultural Losses from Future Climate Change-Induced Damages to Lighthouses Across Iceland.” Zoom link to join:https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/66855473061

The defense is today at 13:00 lnkd.in/em_zmk73

We continue with our Master’s thesis defenses — this time, Justine Peters will be defending her thesis: “The Effects of Anthropogenic Materials and Activities on Bird Diversity Along the West Coast of Michigan.” Zoom link to join:https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/62878193264

Services for Distance Learners at UW
The University Centre offers students access to reading spaces, printing facilities, and wireless internet. www.uw.is/en/news/serv...

Today at 09:00, Bori Horváth will defend her Master Thesis: "Fishing for Plastics: The Socio-Economic Impacts of Marine Plastic Pollution on Small-Scale Fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea."
Link to join: lnkd.in/eUrvSv-8

The UW has officially launched two major research projects for which it received grants last winter. Both projects are funded by the NordForsk Sustainable Development of the Arctic programme. www.uw.is/en/news/two-...

It's thesis defense season again at the University Centre of the Westfjords. The first defense starts on Monday September 1st. During this defense season 18 students will defend their theses in the coming weeks with many interesting topics.
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Student Story: Korea Arctic Academy www.uw.is/is/blogg/stu...