Author: Studentarad

The Student Council meeting will take place on Monday, November 3rd, 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 Previous Meeting Minutes

5:30-5:35 PM

Proposal to improve conditions for student’s maternity leave.

Presenter: Andrea Edda Guðlaugsdóttir

5:35-5:45 PM

Proposal that the Student Council emphasizes their earlier stance on improved organization and coordination between schools and faculties.

Presenter: María Björk Stefánsdóttir

5:45-5:55 PM

Proposal to sell nicotine pouches in Háma.

Presenter: Eiríkur Kúld Viktorsson

5:55-6:05 PM

Intermission.

6:05-6:20 PM

Proposal that that the syllabus and course material for the B.Ed. in teaching be re-evaluated.

Presenter: Halldóra Elín Einarsdóttir

6:20-6:30 PM

Proposal that the Student Council states their clear support towards trans students and staff at the University of Iceland.

Presenter: María Björk Stefánsdóttir

6:30-6:40 PM

Proposal for fairness in parking charges at the University of Iceland.

Presenter: Eiríkur Kúld Viktorsson

6:40-6:50 PM

Proposal for a change in admission periods for vocational studies for people with disabilities.

Presenter: Halldóra Elín Einarsdóttir

6:50-7:00 PM

Proposal on improved security in student housing.

Presenters: Jón Karl Ngosanthiah Karlsson, Sigrún Ósk Hreiðarsdóttir

7:00-7:10 PM

Proposal that the Student Council advocates for standard operating procedures in the case of suicide in student housing.

Flutningsmaður: Guðlaug Eva Albertsdóttir

7:10-7:20 PM

Proposal that students will always have access to electric sockets in all classrooms of the university.

Flutningsmaður: Kjartan Leifur Sigurðsson

7:20-7:30 PM

Presentation of the yearly plans for the committees of the Student Council

7:30-7:55 PM

Recorded Matters and Announcements.

7:55-8:00 PM

 

Voting will take place on items II.-IV. og VI.-XIII.

 

 

 

Dear students,

This is an open call for short stories, poems, or articles for the next issue of Stúdentablaðið.

We encourage all students to submit their work— in any form — whether it’s wild reflections, carefully crafted poetry, or a gripping crime story!

Submissions should be sent by email to shi@hi.is with “Submitted material” as the subject line.
The deadline for the next issue is 7 November. If you wish for your work to be published anonymously, please make that clear in your email.

We look forward to reading your work!

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.

The Student Council of the University of Iceland welcomes the decision to hire a fourth psychologist for the University’s Counselling and Career Centre. This is a 50% position that the University of Iceland will fund centrally for the next three years. 

The decision follows consistent advocacy by the Student Council in recent months, in close cooperation with the University’s mental health team and the Counselling and Career Centre. In March, the Council organized a charity week to raise awareness about the state of psychological services. In April, the Council issued a statement urging the University to take immediate action. 

Both student groups, Vaka and Röskva, have agreed on the need to increase the number of psychologists at the University. 

“We have repeatedly pointed out that three psychologists in 1.5 full-time equivalents is not enough for a university with nearly 14,000 students. It is gratifying to see that our efforts are paying off,” says Valgerður Laufey Guðmundsdóttir, SHÍ’s Student Rights Officer. 

According to the Counselling and Career Centre, the matter was pursued in consultation with SHÍ and the position was approved on the second day of Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir’s tenure as Rector. The new psychologist will begin work in August. 

The Council celebrates this milestone, but also emphasizes that this is only the first step. SHÍ will continue to push for psychologists to be hired in 100% positions and for the service to be strengthened to meet students’ real needs. 

On Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, the 2nd meeting of the Student Council of the University of Iceland for the academic year 2025–26 will take place.
The meeting begins at 5:00 PM and will be held in room N-132 in Askja, University of Iceland.
Chair of the meeting is Arent Orri Jónsson Claessen, President of the Student Council, and Secretary is Alda María Þórðardóttir, Executive Director.

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Agenda:

I. Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting

II. Proposal that the Student Council urge university administrators to keep the registration fee unchanged
Presenter: Halldóra Elín Einarsdóttir (Vaka)

III. Proposal for countermeasures against paid parking at the University of Iceland
Presenters: Guðlaug Eva Albertsdóttir (Röskva), María Björk Stefánsdóttir (Röskva), Auður Halla Rögnvaldsdóttir, and Katla Ólafsdóttir

IV. Proposal to amend the bylaws of the Student Fund
Presenter: Kjartan Leifur Sigurðsson (Vaka)

V. Intermission

VI. Proposal to erect the “Bryndís Bench” in the Oktoberfest area
Presenters: María Björk Stefánsdóttir (Röskva) and Ármann Leifsson

VII. Proposal for a declaration of intent by the Student Council regarding the petrol station lot at Birkimelur
Presenter: Arent Orri Jónsson Claessen

VIII. Proposal to raise the university registration fee
Presenters: María Björk Stefánsdóttir (Röskva), Magnús Hallsson (Röskva), and Valeria Bulatova (Röskva)

IX. Recorded matters and announcements

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According to Article 9 of the Student Council bylaws, all Student Council meetings are open to all students at the University of Iceland. All interested students are encouraged to attend.

For questions regarding the meeting or the agenda, please contact the Student Council office by phone at +354 570-0850 or by email at shi@hi.is.

The Student Council of the University of Iceland is now accepting applications for the position of Project Manager for Oktoberfest 2025.

Project Manager for Oktoberfest:
The Project Manager for Oktoberfest oversees communication with contractors, manages marketing activities in cooperation with the Student Council, and handles the overall coordination of Oktoberfest on behalf of the Student Council. The role also includes compiling a summary and writing a report after the festival. The employee will be hired in a part-time capacity for the duration of the contract period.

Qualifications:
Experience in event management and marketing, excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to work independently.

Application process:
The application deadline is 30 July 2025. Applications should be sent to shi@hi.is. Each application must include a cover letter, a CV, and contact details for two referees. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The Student Council of the University of Iceland is now accepting applications for the position of International Officer for the academic year 2025–2026.

International Officer:
The international officer provides services to international students in collaboration with the International Division of UI,  and assists them in event planning along with the SHÍ international committee. The international officer also represents UI students in Aurora and works closely with the Aurora team at UI.

Qualifications:
Self-motivated and capable of working independantly as well as with others. Excellent communication skills. A strong command of Icelandic and English, an interest and experience of international issues and involvement in the university community. The position is part-time by agreement, with an expected average workload of 50%.

Application Process:
The application deadline is July 23, 2025. Applications should be sent to shi@hi.is. Each application must include a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for two references. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

Alda María Þórðardóttir, Fannar Gíslason, and Sæþór Már Hinriksson have been hired at the Rights Office of the Student Council of the University of Iceland (SHÍ). The positions filled are those of Executive Director, Editor of Stúdentablaðið, and Welfare and Rights Representative. These are diverse and responsible roles that support the council’s daily operations and services for students.

Executive Director at the SHÍ Office

Alda María Þórðardóttir, 24 years old, has been appointed Executive Director at the SHÍ Office. She is pursuing a BSc degree in Economics at the University of Iceland and has gained experience in public administration, including in the payroll department of the Capital Area Health Service and in back-office operations at Tryggingar og ráðgjöf (Insurance and Consulting). She served as an alternate representative on the Student Council and sat on the Social Sciences Faculty Council during the 2024–2025 academic year. Prior to that, she was Vice Chair of the board of Ökonomía during the 2023–2024 academic year.

The role of Executive Director involves overseeing the daily operations of the office, financial management, accounting, and contract administration. The position also includes managing meeting minutes and ensuring effective and streamlined communication within the council and with stakeholders.

Editor of Stúdentablaðið

Sæþór Már Hinriksson, 25 years old, has started work as Editor of Stúdentablaðið. He is pursuing a BSc degree in Business Administration at the University of Iceland and previously completed a diploma in Event Management from Hólar University. He has diverse experience in media and editorial work, having worked both as an editor and journalist for Feykir in Northwest Iceland and as a journalist for Morgunblaðið.

The Editor of Stúdentablaðið leads the editorial team and shapes the newspaper’s content policy, plans publication schedules, and oversees advertisement acquisition. The editor is responsible for editorial processing of content with the goal of strengthening the paper as a platform for diverse and critical discourse among students.

Welfare and Rights Representative at the SHÍ Office

Fannar Gíslason, 26 years old, has taken on the role of Welfare and Rights Representative at the SHÍ Office. He holds a BSc degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Iceland. Fannar has been active in student affairs, including serving as an alternate representative on the Student Council during the 2024–2025 academic year and as a representative on the Faculty Council for Engineering and Natural Sciences.

The Welfare and Rights Representative provides advice and services to students regarding their employment rights and conditions. The position is part of a collaboration between the Student Council and Viska – the student union and also involves participation in education and awareness initiatives about rights-related matters, in close cooperation with Viska’s office.