International Committee University of Iceland

Want to better understand your rights in Iceland?

If you’re an immigrant resident in the capital area or an international student planning to stay, this is for you. The My Vote – My Voice workshops focus on democratic rights more broadly, not only voting, but also how you can participate, influence decisions, and make your voice heard in society.

You’ll learn about the Icelandic political system, your rights as a resident, and the different ways you can engage with issues that affect your everyday life.

Whether you’re curious, unsure where to start, or simply want to get more involved, this is a space to learn, ask questions, and connect.

📅 Educational Workshop I
April 15 & April 22 · 19:00–21:30

📅 Educational Workshop II & Campaign Workshop
April 19 · 10:00–15:00
Lunch included · Children welcome

No prior knowledge needed, just sign up and show up.

More information and registration via the QR code and the link in bio!

Villt þú verða mentor fyrir alþjóðlega skiptinema sem hefja nám við HÍ á haustmisseri 2026? 👏🏻
Þetta er einstakt tækifæri til að kynnast fólki alls staðar að úr heiminum, byggja upp alþjóðlegt tengslanet og efla eigin færni. Hægt er að sækja um með vinum og starfa saman sem mentorateymi.
Mentorar fá viðurkenningu fyrir störf sín í skírteinisviðauka!

Frekari upplýsingar og skráning eru á hlekk í bio! ⭐️🗺️

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Do you want to become a mentor for international exchange students starting their studies at Háskóli Íslands in the Fall semester 2026? 👏🏻
This is a unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world, build an international network, and develop valuable skills. You can also apply together with friends and work as a mentor team.
Mentors receive formal recognition for their work in the Diploma Supplement!

Further information and registration can be found via the link in our bio! ⭐️🗺️

The International Committee invites all international students to an open meeting on Wednesday, March 4th at Veröld, room VHV-008.

Recent discussions regarding accessibility, representation, and fee increases have raised important concerns. This meeting is an opportunity to listen, better understand your experiences, and ensure that your perspectives are included in ongoing decision-making. We recognize that these issues directly affect your academic experience and sense of belonging at the university.

For those unable to join, Anna holds weekly office hours on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00–13:00, or contact [email protected] to arrange a meeting at another time.

Jafnréttisdagar háskólanna standa nú yfir 💙
Gangasýningin Skörun er til sýnis á bláa vegginum milli Gimla og HT í Háskóla Íslands. Endilega kíkið við, sýningin verður uppi út vikuna 😌

The Equality Days are happening this week 💙
The corridor exhibition Skörun is on display on the blue wall between Gimli and HT at the University of Iceland.
Stop by and take a look, the exhibition is open all week 😌

Í tengslum við jafnréttisdaga safna Alþjóðanefnd og Jafnréttisnefnd SHÍ sögum frá nemendum fyrir sýningu sem ber heitið SKÖRUN.

Sýningin fjallar um skörun (intersectionality), hvernig ólíkir þættir eins og kyn, uppruni, tungumál, stétt, kynhneigð, fötlun eða aðrar aðstæður skarast og móta reynslu okkar innan kerfa sem eiga að vera jöfn.
Við leitum að persónulegum sögum frá nemendum.
Þetta getur verið stutt frásögn, ein setning, textabrot, ljóð eða upplifun sem hefur setið í þér.

Við tökum á móti öllum framlögum og verður þeim öllum tekið af virðingu. Með þínu framlagi hjálpar þú til við að skapa sýningu sem endurspeglar fjölbreytta reynslu nemenda.

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In connection with The Equality Days, the International Committee and the Equality Committee of the Student Council are collecting stories from students for an exhibition titled SKÖRUN.

The exhibition focuses on intersectionality, how different factors such as gender, origin, language, class, sexuality, disability, or other circumstances intersect and shape our experiences within systems that are meant to be equal.
We are looking for personal stories from students.
Your contribution can be a short reflection, a single sentence, a text fragment, a poem, or an experience that has stayed with you.

We welcome all contributions, and all submissions will be treated with care and respect. By sharing your story, you help create an exhibition that reflects the diverse experiences of students.

A little glimpse of our karaoke night 🎤😍

PUB QUIZ NIGHT 🍻🧠
Today at 8 pm at the student cellar!
Don’t miss it!

TONIGHT! Join us for karaoke night at the student cellar! We will start at 20:15🎙️🎤
There is a price for the person that goes first on stage 😉

Wow! So many new faces😍 We hope that you got to know your mentors and mentees a bit better at the mentor mingle! Hope to see you again at Háskólatorg today at 16:45 at our Welcome Reception 🤍

Mentor applications are now OPEN! 🙌🌍
Help new students settle in, boost your leadership skills, and meet people from around the world.

For more information and registration just click the link in bio! 🫶🏽

What a day!🤩 it was great to see so many of you at Háskólatorg and the student cellar! We hope that everyone found something that sparked their interest, maybe a study trip abroad with or a traineeship with ?😊 There was definitely a lot of interesting things to learn about, and we are incredibly happy that we could share all of it with you🫶🏼
We are also very thankful for our sponsors for making it possible for us to make this day even better by sharing some of the amazing winnings from our booth!
Thank you .iceland ❤️

But this is not over yet! See you all tomorrow at Bóksala studenta at 16 and then later at the student cellar at 20 for our closing day karaoke party!!!