Veröld – House of Vigdís
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. Guided tours are available by appointment.
Veröld – House of Vigdís
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. Guided tours are available by appointment.
Veröld – House of Vigdís
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. Guided tours are available by appointment.
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
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Event Details
Languages Open Up Worlds – Words for Vigdís is an English translation of the Icelandic Tungumál ljúka upp heimum – orð handa Vigdísi. We will celebrate the publication in Veröld
Event Details
Languages Open Up Worlds – Words for Vigdís is an English translation of the Icelandic Tungumál ljúka upp heimum – orð handa Vigdísi. We will celebrate the publication in Veröld on December 5 at 16:30.
Ásdís R. Magnúsdóttir, the editor of the book and chairman of the Vigdís Centre, will introduce the book. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir will sign copies and novelist Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir will read her own text from the book. Light refreshments will be offered.
Written in honor of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the book contains texts by 27 Icelandic authors about languages.
The book will be available for purchase at the event, in Icelandic, English and Danish versions. Special price at the event is 3.500 kr.
Right after the event, Christmas Around the World, a festive evening where the Múltíkúlti Choir and citizens from all over the world come together and sing Christmas carols in numerous languages starts in Veröld – House of Vigdís.
Time
(Thursday) 16:30 - 17:30
Location
Veröld - House of Vigdís
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.
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)
January 30, 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.
Program
Preliminary program will be announced in October 2019.
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.
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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