Land- og ferðamálafræði - Geography and Tourism unit

29/06/2026

Participants of the 2026 NGM enjoyed a trip to Þingvellir National Park on Friday afternoon. Thanks go to the park ranger service for their hospitality and guidance concerning the cultural and natural heritage of Þingvellir.

25/06/2026

...and a nice evening in a classic venue of downtown Reykjavík to end the 11th Nordic Geographers Meeting with style. Many thanks to all of our guests, to the organizers, and the "hidden people" who contributed to making this event as successful and insightful as it was! Looking forward to the next reunion!

25/06/2026

And one last batch of photos from the afternoon sessions to conclude the 11th Nordic Geographers Meeting!

25/06/2026

Another day, another bulk of shared knowledge!
Numerous sessions, panel discussions, impactful journal keynote and great insights on farmland abandonment in Alexander Prischcepov's keynote address.

24/06/2026

Yet another insightful day at the 11th Nordic Geographers Meeting!

23/06/2026

What is more appropriate to top a geographer's conference than the opening of an amazing exhibition at the Nordic House on historical cartography?
The Danish maps can be seen online in https://kort.gis.is/mapview/ (select Dönsk Kort in "Grunnkort" - upper right ribbon).
More about this here -> https://nordichouse.is/en/event/iceland-mapped-by-danish-authorities/
Take a look! 😉

23/06/2026

The afternoon programme at the 11th Nordic Geographers Meeting was rich in inspiring talks! Carina Listerborn's powerful keynote invited us to rethink housing politics through a feminist lens, reminding of geographers important role to address social and political issues.
Meanwhile, all 10 parallel venues were buzzing with activity, hosting sessions dedicated to ongoing research, including a book launch, journal keynote, and short film screening.
A few snapshots from a busy and inspiring afternoon in Reykjavík.

23/06/2026

The 11th Nordic Geographers Meeting is officially launched!
Today started with a captivating keynote from Andri Snær Magnason. Drawing on themes from Time and Water, he explored the intersections of storytelling, science communication, personal experience, and our understanding of paradigm shifts in a rapidly changing world.

The first parallel sessions followed, filling the programme with inspiring research, lively discussions, and new perspectives. A few highlights, and perhaps a few familiar faces, from an excellent start to NGM11!

22/06/2026

...and we're ON!
A few snapshots from a well-attended welcome reception for the 11th Nordic Geographers Meeting. At tonight's reception, Dr. Silja Bára R. Ómarsdóttir, Rector of the University of Iceland, greeted our guests and reflected on the relevance of this year's theme "restless geographies." Welcome to NGM11!

16/03/2026

Landfræðin kryfur stórt og smátt! Vekjum athygli á áhugaverðum fyrirlestri um stöðu mannfólks í gangverki jarðar! Í dag kl. 15.00 í Öskju, stofu 132. Öll velkomin!

Háskóli Íslands býður upp á fjölbreytt nám á grunn og framhaldsstigi. Lögð er áhersla á fræðilega nálgun og rannsóknatengt nám með góð tengsl við atvinnulíf og nýsköpun