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Teachers: Fida Abu Libdeh, Arnar Sigurðsson, and Michael Hendrix are all well known entrepreneurs. May 13. 2026

Entrepreneurship for New Icelanders

The Micro-Credential in Entrepreneurship is an 18 ECTS programme taught in English A special introductory meeting with the programme instructors and academic coordinators will be held on Friday, May 15, from 12:00–13:00 on Facebook.

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International Symposium - New Frontiers of European Security: The Arctic and the European Periphery May 7. 2026

International Symposium - New Frontiers of European Security: The Arctic and the European Periphery

Next Wednesday, May 13, Bifröst University will host the international symposium New Frontiers of European Security: The Arctic and the European Periphery - Regional Challenges, Strategic Responses, and the Evolving Role of Europe in a Changing World.

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Edda Blumenstein publishes article in the Journal of Retailing March 20. 2026

Edda Blumenstein publishes article in the Journal of Retailing

Dr. Edda Blumenstein, Associate Professor and Programme Director of the BSc in Retail and Service Management at the Department of Business Administration, has recently published the article Making Omnichannel Work: A Dynamic Capabilities Roadmap for Retail Transformation in the Journal of Retailing. The journal is one of the leading publications in its field worldwide.

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Call for Papers: Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research March 18. 2026

Call for Papers: Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research

A call for papers has been issued for the 34th Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research, which will take place in Reykjavík from 6–8 October 2026. This year’s conference theme is “Tourism in a Changing World: An Active Agent for Good?”, focusing on how tourism can respond to climate change, societal challenges and rapid global change.

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Research on the Development of Human Resource Management in Iceland in an International Context March 9. 2026

Research on the Development of Human Resource Management in Iceland in an International Context

Data collection for CRANET in Iceland has now begun. This is part of a long-term, comparative research project in the field of human resource management, involving a total of 50 participating countries. The next round of data collection will take place across all countries in spring 2026.

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Call for Papers: Security and Europe’s Peripheral Regions February 6. 2026

Call for Papers: Security and Europe’s Peripheral Regions

The call invites submissions to a Research Topic that builds on ongoing research into Europe’s peripheral regions, where security threats, geopolitical tensions, and strategic challenges are often felt first and most acutely. These regions include

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Dr. Magnús Skjöld delivers a speech at the kick-off event of the Jean Monnet Chair ISARCEUR project at Bifröst University. January 16. 2026

Jean Monnet Chair kick-off

On 15 January 2026, the kick-off event of the Jean Monnet Chair project ISARCEUR – Iceland’s Strategic Role in Arctic and European Security was held at Bifröst University. Funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, the project aims to strengthen teaching, research, and public dialogue on European and Arctic security.

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Holiday Greetings from Bifröst University December 18. 2025

Holiday Greetings from Bifröst University

Warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Bifröst University.

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Guests that visited Bifrost University last spring (2025) standing in front of a monument by Reykjavik's oceanfront. December 12. 2025

Join Bifröst University’s International Week

Bifröst University is organizing its International Week 2026! The event will bring together partner universities for three inspiring days of workshops, networking opportunities, and excursions showcasing the stunning natural beauty of Iceland.

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