Month: September 2025

The Student Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 5:30 PM in room N-132, Askja.

According to Article 9 of the Student Council’s bylaws, council meetings are open to all University of Iceland students. These meetings are advertised among students, and all interested are welcome to attend.

Please contact the Student Council office at +354 570-0850 or via email at shi@hi.is if you have any questions regarding the meeting or its agenda. Students are also welcome to contact the Student Council office with questions about their rights.

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Agenda

Meeting called to order
5:30 PM

Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting
5:30–5:40 PM

Proposal on improving the situation of working students
Presenter: Arent Orri Jónsson Claessen
5:40–5:45 PM

Proposal on priority admission for international students affected by system failures in 2025–26
Presenter: Sófus Máni Bender
5:45–5:50 PM

Proposal against raising the registration fee
Presenters: Eiríkur Kúld Viktorsson and María Björk Stefánsdóttir
5:50–6:00 PM

Intermission
6:00–6:20 PM

Proposal for a university transport pass
Presenters: Guðlaug Eva Albertsdóttir, María Björk Stefánsdóttir, Auður Halla Rögnvaldsdóttir, and Katla Ólafsdóttir
6:20–6:30 PM

Proposal on predictability of parking fees
Presenters: Guðlaug Eva Albertsdóttir, María Björk Stefánsdóttir, Auður Halla Rögnvaldsdóttir, and Katla Ólafsdóttir
6:30–6:40 PM

Proposal on changed opening hours of university buildings
Presenter: Andrea Edda Guðlaugsdóttir
6:40–6:45 PM

Proposal for SHÍ to join Samstaða með Palestínu
Presenter: Valeria Bulatova
6:45–6:55 PM

Proposal for interest-free installment payments of registration fees
Presenter: María Björk Stefánsdóttir
6:55–7:05 PM

Proposal for a campaign against the planned registration fee increase
Presenter: Kjartan Leifur Sigurðsson
7:05–7:10 PM

Recorded matters and announcements
– Appointments to the Student Fund Board
– Changes in the Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Councils
– Nominations needed for the Teaching Committee and the University Planning Committee
7:10–7:20 PM

Other matters
7:20 PM

Voting will take place on items II.–IV. and VI.–XI.

The Student Council of the University of Iceland is calling for applications for the position of International Affairs Representative and the Sustainability Officer for the academic year 2025–2026.

Sustainability Officer:
The Sustainability Officer for university students is a position funded by Festa – Centre for Sustainability through a grant to the Student Council Office of the University of Iceland. The officer works in close collaboration with Festa with the goal of raising awareness of sustainability among university students and promoting a more sustainable university community.

Main responsibilities:

• Organise educational events related to sustainability.

• Communicate information on sustainability issues within the Student Council and the University of Iceland.

• Maintain an overview and monitor the progress of sustainability projects.

• Prepare reports on the status and development of sustainability matters within the university community.

Qualifications:
Initiative, ability to work independently, and strong organisational skills. It is desirable that the candidate has knowledge of and/or interest in sustainability and student advocacy. Strong command of Icelandic and English is required. Experience in event management is an advantage, as is knowledge of or experience working within the Student Council.

International Affairs Representative:
The International Affairs Representative attends to the needs of international students, both in daily communication and in organizing events, and serves as a liaison in cooperation with international university networks such as Aurora.

Qualifications: Initiative and independence in work practices, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of international affairs. Strong command of Icelandic and English is required. Experience in international work and active participation in the university community are considered important.

The position is part-time, around 50% or as agreed.

Application deadline: September 6, 2025 (inclusive). All applications should be sent to shi@hi.is marked “Job Application”

You can read more about the work of the Student Council here.