The University of the Arts says goodbye to Rector Friða Björk
The staff of the Iceland University of the Arts gathered in Björta loftum in Harpa after a successful graduation ceremony on Friday, June 16 last. The school winter was celebrated there and the staff who have completed their work were called. Among them was Friða Björk, the rector of the school, who now has reached her ten-year tenure at the school. Here you can read a speech given by the vice-chairman of the LHÍ board on that occasion.
Björk awarded an honorary doctorate
At the graduation of the Iceland University of the Arts, which took place in Silfurberg, Harpa, on June 16, 2023, Björk Guðmundsdóttir was awarded an honorary doctorate at the school. She receives this honor for her artistic contribution. This is the second time in the history of LHÍ that the title has been awarded.
New dean of architecture at LHÍ
In the week that passed, it was announced that Massimo Santanicchia was appointed dean of architecture at the Iceland University of the Arts after a previous recruitment process.
Jeremy Deller 'Open lecture
University Day in Reykjavík
Open lecture Studio Bua
Annual meeting of the Iceland University of the Arts 2026
B.Arch in Architecture
The B.Arch program in architecture prepares students to participate in shaping a society guided by aesthetics, equality, sustainability and critical thinking.
General meeting of the Hollnemafélag Iceland University of the Arts
