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The University of Iceland is a progressive comprehensive research university situated in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik. The University is dedicated to providing high quality programmes, developing effective teaching methods, integrating teaching and research, and providing learners opportunities to engage in authentic project-based learning in cooperation with Icelandic society and industry. The University of Iceland focuses on research as the driving force of new knowledge and of societal progress. The University’s emphasis on progressive research and innovation has earned it a place amongst the highest-ranked universities by several prestigious international entities. The University has, thus, been listed on the Academic Ranking of World Universities by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Knowledge creation should have a positive impact on society. The University strives to use its resources to promote equality, diversity, and sustainability in Iceland and to integrate those values across its research and education programmes.

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Men, Boys and Masculinities (edX)

Feb 26th 2024
Men, Boys and Masculinities (edX)
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This course provides a solid introduction to studies on men, boys and masculinities, and addresses gendered issues relating to men and boys across a variety of fields. What does it mean to be a man? This question drives more social processes around the world than you could possibly imagine. [...]

Gender, Violence and Post-Conflict States (edX)

Learn the core theories, case studies and policy frameworks necessary for understanding the interplay between gender and violence in post-conflict contexts. Understanding the gendered dynamics of violence in conflict and post-conflict situations is crucial to anyone considering a career in international development. In this course you will learn about [...]

Gender and Intersectionality (edX)

Self Paced
Gender and Intersectionality (edX)
Course Auditing
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Languages
Gender intersects with everything. Using examples from popular culture, classical literature, and history, this course will teach you how to analyze religious texts and traditions, class divisions, racial inequality, sexualities and nationalism through a gendered lens.

Gender and Development: Critical Theories and Approaches (edX)

Self Paced
Gender and Development: Critical Theories and Approaches (edX)
Course Auditing
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Languages
Learn about critical theories and topics in the field of gender and development. Gender equality is one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. As such, learning about the theoretical and practical interplay between gender and international development is of utmost importance to anyone working in or considering a [...]

Small States and Leadership (edX)

Self Paced
Small States and Leadership (edX)
Course Auditing
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Languages
Do you want to learn about leadership in small states? Join our course, where we explore how small states can use clever leadership to transform smallness into an asset when promoting their interests at home and abroad.

Paths to Peace and Conflict: From the Body to the International (edX)

Self Paced
Paths to Peace and Conflict: From the Body to the International (edX)
Course Auditing
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Languages
Do you want to strengthen your understanding of peace and conflict processes? Join our course, where we explore peacebuilding with an inclusive and intersectional lens to shed light on ways we can strengthen peace processes.

The Medieval Icelandic Sagas (edX)

Learn about the Icelandic Sagas, the characteristic literary genre of Medieval Iceland comprising roughly 40 texts. The Medieval Icelandic Sagas is an introductory course on the single most characteristic literary genre of Medieval Iceland. Mainly written in the 13th century, the Icelandic Sagas are comprised of roughly 40 texts [...]