Veröld – House of Vigdís
Veröld – House of Vigdís is University of Iceland’s most recent building, housing Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages, The Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understanding and, the University’s Faculty of Languages and Cultures.
The building was formally opened by University Rector Jón Atli Benediktsson and Vigdís Finnbogadóttir on 20 April, 2017.
With the building, the Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages has an appropriate setting and forum in which to nurture interest in language and culture.
Veröld – House of Vigdís
Veröld – House of Vigdís is University of Iceland’s most recent building, housing Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages, The Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understanding and, the University’s Faculty of Languages and Cultures.
The building was formally opened by University Rector Jón Atli Benediktsson and Vigdís Finnbogadóttir on 20 April, 2017.
With the building, the Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages has an appropriate setting and forum in which to nurture interest in language and culture.
Veröld – House of Vigdís
Veröld – House of Vigdís is University of Iceland’s most recent building, housing Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages, The Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understanding and, the University’s Faculty of Languages and Cultures.
The building was formally opened by University Rector Jón Atli Benediktsson and Vigdís Finnbogadóttir on 20 April, 2017.
With the building, the Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages has an appropriate setting and forum in which to nurture interest in language and culture.
Veröld – House of Vigdís opened on 20. apríl 2017
Veröld – House of Vigdís is open to visitors on weekdays from 11:00 to 16:00, and by appointment. In Veröld, you can learn about Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the world’s first democratically directly elected female president. You can also learn about the architecture of this beautiful building, and the activities of the Institute and Language Centre housed in Veröld. There are guided tours around the building by appointment.
VFI
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
Institute of Foreign Languages
VIMIUC
Vigdís International Centre for Multi-
lingualism and Intercultural Understanding
EVENTS
Next 5 Upcoming Events
Event Details
Seminar on Paul Gaimard in Veröld – House of Vigdís on 27 March. Paul Gaimard was a French naval surgeon and naturalist who travelled extensively in Iceland in 1835-36, collecting data for his scientific
Event Details
Seminar on Paul Gaimard in Veröld – House of Vigdís on 27 March. Paul Gaimard was a French naval surgeon and naturalist who travelled extensively in Iceland in 1835-36, collecting data for his scientific publications.
Program:
Anna Agnarsdóttir, Professor emeritus, University of Iceland:
Moderator and introduction
Árni Snævarr, historian and journalist:
Paul Gaimard: Science, Revolution and Nationalism
Jan Borm, University Paris-Saclay/University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines:
The La Recherche expedition in the Western Nordic Isles – Xavier Marmier’s official account
Sumarliði R. Ísleifsson, University of Iceland:
The reception in Iceland of the La Recherche expedition to the country in 1835-1836. Images and memories
Æsa Sigurjónsdóttir, University of Iceland:
New Album for the Anthropocene. Reconsidering the images in Paul Gaimard´s Voyage en Islande et en Gröenland.
Light refreshments will be served after the seminar.
The event is supported by the Embassy of France to Iceland and Forlagið Publishing House.
Time
(Friday) 14:00 - 17:30
Location
Veröld hús Vigdísar
Organizer
Vigdísarstofnun
Event Details
Jessica Murphy, adjunct lecturer of English at the University of Iceland, gives the talk Born, Bred, and the Undead: The Epistolary Novel and Irish Nationalism, in Veröld - House of Vigdís,
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Jessica Murphy, adjunct lecturer of English at the University of Iceland, gives the talk Born, Bred, and the Undead: The Epistolary Novel and Irish Nationalism, in Veröld – House of Vigdís, 21 April at 16:30.
This talk examines how the epistolary novel broaches the concepts of character, autonomy, and nationhood in the nineteenth century. Writing fictional works consisting of letters was a vehicle for select Irish authors to write back to the British Empire and to explore and define Irish identity, culture, and lore.
Time
(Tuesday) 16:30 - 17:30
Location
Veröld – hús Vigdísar, fyrirlestrasalur
Event Details
Conference: FIPLV / NBR Conference Date: 11-12 June 2020 Venue: Veröld - House of Vigdís, University of Iceland Special theme: Future of Languages The conference Future
Event Details
Conference: FIPLV / NBR Conference
Date: 11-12 June 2020
Venue: Veröld – House of Vigdís, University of Iceland
Special theme: Future of Languages
The conference Future of Languages will take place at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík in 2020. The venue is “Veröld – House of Vigdís” named after Iceland’s former president, Madame Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the first and only UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Languages. The conference program will consist of theoretical and practical presentations as we join forces to learn from each others’ experiences and practices, while simultaneously gaining knowledge about future perspectives and challenges. Presentations will be in different languages, but English will be the main conference language.
The conference will give teachers of languages and others interested in its theme an opportunity to evaluate the past, re-evaluate the present and consider the future of languages, language learning and teaching, as well as policy making – specifically in the Baltic and Nordic regions.
The Conference is sponsored by University of Iceland, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages, Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, The Icelandic Teacher’s Union and Hannesarholt Culture House.
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING COVID-19 (16 March 2020):
For the time being, the organizers estimate to go ahead with the conference in June.
A final decision will be made and announced on 15 April 2020.
November 1, 2019 Deadline for abstract submission (Please mail to: infovigdis@hi.is, with the subject line: NBR abstract)
November 15, 2019 Deadline for notification of acceptance (Deadline extended until December 5, 2019)
February 15, 2020 Draft Program / Registration / Practical Details
March 30, 2020 Final Program / Practical Details
May 15, 2020 Last Circular Letter
June 11/12, 2020 Conference Dates
Main themes
Future of Languages:
The roles of systematic language learning and teaching?
Means to promote language learning and cultural literacy?
Language Teaching Methodology / to whom / where and when?
What are our challenges / strengths?
How can language teachers and / or their associations contribute to society / community / humanity?
Call for Papers
Proposals for presentations should be submitted prior to October 15, 2019.
Please include: Name, affiliation, title and language of communication, followed by a short description of content. Maximum 200 words.
Please send to: infovigdis@hi.is / Subject: NBR abstract.
Fees and Registration
Registration will open 1 January 2020 and closes 1 May 2020.
Register by paying the participation fee. Your registration is not valid until payment has been made.
The conference fee includes conference organization, conference materials, coffee breaks and light lunches.
Accommodation, transport from/to airport and/or hotels and conference dinner are not included.
FIPLV / NBR Early registration, (upto 1 March 2020) 12.500 ISK, pay here (around 90 euros)
FIPLV / NBR Late registration, (after 1 March 2020) 16.500 ISK, pay here (around 120 euros)
FIPLV / NBR Students/emiriti, 6.800 ISK, pay here (around 50 euros)
The Icelandic Krona rates compared against other currencies can be checked here
Fee refund requests received on or before 1 March 2020 will be 70 % of total fees paid. No refunds after 15 April 2020.
Questions related to fee payment can be directed to Hólmfríður Garðarsdóttir, Conference coordinator at holmfr@hi.is
Keynote speakers
Confirmed:
Dr. Ofelia García, Professor Emerita in the Ph.D. programs of Urban Education of Latin American, Iberian, and Latino Cultures (LAILAC) at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
Sara Breslin, Executive Director, at the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML), in Graz, Austria.
Other keynote speakers will be announced soon.
Program
Preliminary program can be downloaded here.
A chair will be assigned to each session or panel at the conference. His/her role will be to introduce the speakers, keep track of time and assist with technical support. Every speaker has 25 min at his/her disposal, 20 min for the presentation and 5 for questions and answers. Should you have any questions, please direct them to foflanguages@hi.is
Venue
The conference will be held in Veröld – hús Vigdísar • Brynjólfsgata 1 (corner with Suðurgata) • 107 Reykjavík
Coordinates: 64.140001, -21.952594 or 64°08’24.0″N 21°57’09.3″W. This is in walking distance from many hotels and accommodation options in downtown and west Reykjavík.
Closest bus-stops are Háskólabíó, Hótel Saga and, somewhat further away, Háskóli Íslands or Hagatorg.
The Building is connected with the main buildings of the university campus via a tunnel to the Háskólatorg building.
Accommodation
Tourism in Iceland has grown immensely and moderately-priced lodging is quick to fill up. We encourage conference participants to book accommodation as early as possible to avoid high prices and limited availability. Websites such as Booking.com and Airbnb.com will provide information about a range of accommodation possibilities. For more information about hotels and other types of lodging in Reykjavik, see HERE.
Travel
Keflavík International Airport (KEF), the main airport in Iceland, is located 40 kilometers from Reykjavík, the capital city. Over 20 airlines offer flights to and from Iceland through the airport. For information about flights to Iceland, see HERE.
Transportation to Reykjavík from the airport is available by bus, Flybus or taxi, see HERE.
The only public transportation in Reykjavík is the bus system, commonly called Stræto. See their website for information about fares, timetable, and a route planner, HERE.
The two main taxi companies in Reykjavík are Hreyfill, tel. +354 588 55 22 see HERE and Taxi BSR, tel. +354- 56 10000, see HERE. When calling for a taxi you can expect it to arrive within 10 minutes.
For a map of the University of Iceland see HERE.
WIFI
The Internet can be accessed through Eduroam on the University premises.
Money
The official currency in Iceland is ISK (Icelandic krona). Recognised credit/debit cards are accepted in all restaurants, shops, hotels and cash machines. For the official exchange rate of ISK towards major currencies, see HERE.
Language
The native language in Iceland is Icelandic, but English is widely used.
Excursion / Tour
Half-day excursion will be available for conference guests on Saturday 13 June 2020.
Information will be available in May 2020.
Styrkir
Í nýjasta Eplinu eru gleðifréttir fyrir þá kennara sem eru félagar í FF. Nú er hægt að sækja um styrk fyrir ráðstefnum og námskeiðum innanlands í B deild og einnig er í boði að fá greiddan aksturskostnað skv. ákveðnum reglum. Endilega kynnið ykkur málið.
Time
11 (Thursday) 09:00 - 12 (Friday) 17:00
Location
Veröld - House of Vigdís
Organizer
STÍL & VFI
Veröld House of Vigdís
University of Iceland
Brynjólfsgötu 1
107 Reykjavík
Tel: +354 525 4191 / +354 525 4538
Email: infovigdis@hi.is
Kt. 600169-2039
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