17th July 2024

Our scientists - Þórhalla Sigurðardóttir

The positions at the School of Education and Science are intended for permanently employed staff in higher education who reduce their work due to scientific work. This summer we plan to learn about researchers in these positions and their projects. Now it is time for Þórhalla Sigurðardóttir, an expert in emergency nursing and an associate professor at the Faculty of Health, Business and Sciences at the University of Akureyri.

11th July 2024

Allocated from the SAk's Science Fund

Grants from SAk's Scientist Fund are allocated once a year. The grants are allocated according to the proposals of the Scientific Council of the Akureyri Hospital. The grant was 9,158,132 ISK.

5th July 2024

Our scientists - Pála Sigríður Tryggvadóttir

The positions at the School of Education and Science are for permanently employed staff in higher education who reduce their work hours due to scientific work. This summer we plan to learn about researchers in these positions and their projects. Now it’s time for nurse Pála Sigríður Tryggvadóttir, a master’s student in health sciences and an instructor at HA.

3rd July 2024

The Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Team of the Akureyri Hospital is transferred to The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN)

Services provided by the Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Team (BUG) at the Akureyri Hospital (SAk) will be transferred to the Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN) from 1 October.

28th June 2024

Signing of the contract for the design of new buildings

A major milestone in the construction of a new building at the Akureyri Hospital

27th June 2024

Visits to the internal medicine ward allowed

A norovirus infection has been overcome in the internal medicine ward

27th June 2024

SAk employees receive community recognition from the Cancer Society

The community recognition of the Cancer Society is granted to those parties that the society considers to have contributed to the cause in a noteworthy manner.

25th June 2024

229 students graduate from the School for emergency medical technicians

The graduation of the School for emergency medical technicians was held at the Icelandic Air Museum in Akureyri on Friday, May 31st.

20th June 2024

Norovirus infection at the Akureyri Hospital

Visits to the internal medicine ward temporary closed for visits.

14th June 2024

SAk employee in search of housing

A small apartment/studio is requested near the hospital.