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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.

23 June 2023
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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. 

17 June 2023
Department of Design

Talk about creative industries: The creative process of video games

8 Apr 2026
Department of Design

I LOVE TATTOO//Tattoo Pop up at Reykjavík Art Museum

14 May 2026
Department of Architecture

Jeremy Deller 'Open lecture

25 Mar 2026
Department of Architecture

University Day in Reykjavík

28 Feb 2026
Department of Design

New Environments

16 May 2026
Department of Architecture

Annual meeting of the Iceland University of the Arts 2026

21 Apr 2026
Department of Design

Visual Communication BA

At the Iceland University of the Arts, studying graphic design aims to promote the profession and encourage students to care about society and the environment and look to the future. In students' projects, they shape their artistic vision and ability to work in a wide field of the profession after graduation

Department of Architecture

General meeting of the Hollnemafélag Iceland University of the Arts

15 Apr 2026