Field of expertise:

The University of Akureyri prepares students for a wide range of opportunities in both the private and the public sectors. Education at the University covers specific skills and scientific methods as well as other more theoretical skills that will enable graduates to improve their qualifications. Education and research are closely coordinated to achieve this, first and foremost by assigning them with equal importance in the daily work of the academic and scientific staff and whenever possible basing course work on research. The University of Akureyri's primary objective is to promote research and education. The University upholds the key principle that education and research should always reinforce each other. Research is an important prerequisite for quality education and as such provides the basis for education offered at the University of Akureyri. The university offers the following programs: B.Ed. of Primary School Education, B.Ed of Early Childhood Studies, Post Graduate Certificate of Education, M.Ed. in Educational Management, B.Sc. in Computer Science, B.Sc. in Nursing, B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy, M.Sc. in Nursing, M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy, B.Sc. in Marketing, B.Sc. in Travel and Tourism, B.Sc. in Information Technology, B.Sc. in Management, B.Sc. in Finance, B.Sc. in Aquaculture, B.Sc. in Biotechnology, B.Sc. in Fisheries, B.Sc. in Environmental Studies, B.A. in Psychology, B.A. in Media Studies, B.A. in Social and Economic Development Studies, B.A. degree in Law Studies, Modern Studies.

Role in the project:
UNAK will be in charge of the Co-ordination of the Project together with the Financial and Administrative Management. Its role is designed to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the work performed in the Co-ordination Action. Beside, it will be responsible for enhancing communication and interaction between the members.
As The Co-ordinator, UNAK will support Workshops and Seminars Preparation and will be the main responsible of the AquaTerrE Final Conference. Furthermore, UNAK will support BZN in the Identification of Centres of the Excellence.