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University of Iceland's Science Institute marks 60 years with two public research seminars
The University of Iceland's Science Institute, founded in 1966, will hold two seminars on 10 and 11 November reviewing its earth and physical sciences research past, present and future.
Why it matters: The two anniversary seminars on 10 and 11 November are open to anyone interested in the Science Institute's research.
The University of Iceland said its Science Institute (Raunvísindastofnun) will hold two seminars on 10 and 11 November to mark its 60th anniversary, with short talks on its research past, present and future, open to anyone interested.
According to the university, the institute was formally established on 12 November 1966, building on the university's Physics Institute, and its new building on Dunhagi was inaugurated at the same time.
The 10 November seminar features short talks by staff of the Institute of Earth Sciences, while the 11 November seminar covers Institute of Physical Sciences research spanning organic chemistry, astrophysics, magnetic measurements and more.
Both seminars take place in the Edda lecture hall from 13:00 to 16:00 and are chaired by the institute's director, Hildur Kristmundsdóttir, the university said.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
Both anniversary sessions are open to anyone interested and run from 13:00 to 16:00 in the Edda lecture hall, on earth sciences on 10 November and physical sciences on 11 November.
What to watch
- The anniversary seminars on earth sciences (10 November) and physical sciences (11 November) in the Edda lecture hall.
