In this issue of Epi Ice, we cover the results of a study on the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections and the use of antibiotics in nursing homes in Iceland and across Europe (HALT-4).

The objective of the fund is to give universities, research institutions, and companies the opportunity to hire undergraduate and master's students for summer work on research and development projects. The application deadline is 5 February 2026 at 15:00.

Today, three court rulings were made in the Supreme Court.

Iceland Health wants to inform you about the changed work procedure regarding the issue of medicinal product licences for certain medicinal products (R-labelled medicinal product licences).

Information letters sent to self-employed healthcare professionals

Today, Friday 13 March, marks World Sleep Day, which has been celebrated since 2008.

Newsletter of Digital Iceland in April 2025

The recently released preliminary data on land use emissions in Iceland for 2024 indicates emission levels comparable to the previous year. Furthermore, the latest data suggest a negligible impact of grazing on emissions from undisturbed wetlands at 200 meters above sea level, resulting in a notable decrease in emission figures.

Today, Hinu íslenska bókmenntafélagi published the publication High Court for a Hundred Years of History.

On 18 April, Sigurður Tómas Magnússon was elected Vice-President of the Supreme Court of Iceland from 1 August until the end of 2026.