Regulations on the Science Council of the University of Akureyri

Nr. 1208/2007

APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL 3.12.2007

With amendments no. 789/2020 and no. 819/2022

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1. gr. Role of the Science Council

The Science Council is a permanent University Council committee. It advises the University Council and Central Administration on the advancement of scientific research at the University of Akureyri. The Science Council can hold conferences and in other ways initiate a discourse on the areas of science practised at the University of Akureyri. The Science Council does not have power to make decisions on research matters.

2. gr. Composition of the Science Council

[The Science Council is composed of representatives from the Schools of the University. They are selected to three-year terms from the groups of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors of each [School at the University.]1. Each [School]2 nominates two representatives and two substitutes. When nominating, care must be taken to ensure that the representatives reflect the strongest research areas of the Schools. A representative of doctoral students, chosen for one year at a time from their group […]3, and a substitute, also sits on the Council. The Rector appoints one representative and one deputy representative. In selecting the Rector‘s representative, care should be taken to ensure the greatest possible academic diversity within the Council and the strength of the University outwardly. The Rector appoints the council Chair. Matters are decided by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the issue is decided by the council Chair casting vote. UNAK´s Research Director sits the Science Council meetings with with speaking and proposal rights.]4

1) Amended with Regulation no. 789/2020
2) Amended with Regulation no. 789/2020
3) Amended with Regulation no. 789/2020
4) Amended with Regulations No. 819/2022

3. gr. Work procedures and tasks of the Science Council

  1. The Science Council advises the Rector, the University Council, the Assembly and the Central Administration on science issues at the University of Akureyri.
  2. The Science Council promotes the shaping and revision of policy on science at the University of Akureyri.
  3. The Science Council works with the Quality Council towards shaping criteria and parameters used to assess scientific work at the University of Akureyri.
  4. The Science Council is the driving force in creating a better environment for research for lecturers at the university.
  5. A staff member of the [University of Akureyri Research Centre]1 attends the meetings of the Science Council, is the Council Secretary and manages its daily tasks.
  6. The University Council sets official duty regulations for the Science Council.

1) Amended with Regulation no. 789/2020

4. gr. General Provisions

[These regulations are set by the University Council in accordance with Article 6 of the Regulations for the University of Akureyri No. 694/2022 and enter into force immediately.]1

1) Amended with Regulations No. 819/2022

 

The University of Akureyri, 3 December, 2007.
Þorsteinn Gunnarsson, rector.

Amendments No. 789/2020 approved in the University Council on 25 June 2020.
Amendments No. 819/2029 approved in the University Council on 23 June 2022.