Iceland's Centre for Arctic Issues

Central to the university’s 2024-2030 strategy is UNAK’s role as an Arctic university. Reflecting this focus, UNAK is one of the founding members of the University of the Arctic, and Iceland’s Arctic Policy (pdf) identifies Akureyri as the center for Icelandic knowledge and international expertise in circumpolar affairs. A framework of Arctic organisations has developed on the University campus creating a dynamic centre for Arctic monitoring, assessment, research, and policy initiatives.