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WGC2026 Fellowships - update 24 February 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Updates on Fellowships for WGC2026, 8-12 June 2026, Canada

GRÓ Strengthens Partnerships and Explores New Collaboration Opportunities in Malawi

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0000

The Director General of the GRÓ Centre for Capacity Development, Sustainability and Societal Change, Ms Nína Björk Jónsdóttir, met with key partner institutions and alumni during a visit to Malawi last week, together with the Embassy of Iceland in Lilongwe.

GRÓ GEST Alumni Video Highlights Global Action on Gender Equality

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0000

A newly released video montage from the GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GRÓ GEST) brings together 30 voices from across its global alumni network, offering a dynamic snapshot of gender equality work in action. Drawing on contribu...

GRÓ Alumni Gather in Malawi to Initiate a National Alumni Network

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0000

Alumni in Malawi from all four GRÓ training programmes decided, at an alumni event held in Lilongwe on 26 March, to begin preparations for establishing a GRÓ alumni network in the country. This marked the first time alumni from all four programmes on geothermal, fisheries, land restoration and gender equality gathered in Malawi. The event was organized in partnership with alumni, the Embassy of Iceland in Lilongwe, and the GRÓ Centre in Iceland.

Útskrifaðir nemendur GRÓ í Malaví hefja undirbúning að stofnun hollnemafélags

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:32:00 +0000

Útskrifaðir malavískir nemendur frá öllum fjórum GRÓ skólunum ákváðu, á viðburði sem haldinn var í höfuðborginni Lilongwe þann 26. mars, að hefja undirbúning að stofnun hollnemafélags. Þetta var í fyrsta sinn sem útskrifaðir nemendur úr öllum skólunum fjórum, sem starfa á sviði jarðhita, sjávarútvegs, landgræðslu og jafnréttis, komu saman í landinu. Viðburðurinn var skipulagður í samstarfi við nemana sjálfa, sendiráðs Íslands í Lilongwe og GRÓ miðstöðvarinnar

GRÓ LRT Fellows Visit to Hvanneyri

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Earlier this week, the GRÓ LRT fellows set off for the annual visit to the main campus of the Agricultural University of Iceland at Hvanneyri.

Where water flows, Equality grows!

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:12:00 +0000

GRÓ GEST Fellow Contributes to World Water Day Event in Iceland

Workshop on Geothermal Energy for Ukraine

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:14:00 +0000

A weeklong Workshop was held for Ukraine from 16-20 March.

Úkraínskir sérfræðingar hlutu jarðhitaþjálfun á Íslandi

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0000

Tólf sérfræðingar frá Úkraínu luku vikulangri þjálfun í Jarðhitaskóla GRÓ á föstudaginn, þar sem þau fræddust um alla þætti er varða þróun jarðhita, frá rannsóknum að beinni nýtingu.

GRÓ GEST Fellow Daryna Zavhorodnia Featured in Morgunblaðið Interview

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:55:00 +0000

GRÓ GEST Fellow Daryna Zavhorodnia was recently interviewed by the Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaðið, where she shared her personal experiences of living through the war in Ukraine and highlighted an international student-led initiative to honour those lost in the conflict. Life under invasion: disruption, uncertainty and resilience In the interview, Daryna reflects on her life as a university student in Kyiv when Russia’s invasion began in February 2022. She describes how daily life has since been marked by constant uncertainty, frequent air raid alerts and the psychological toll of living under prolonged threat. Despite these challenges, she continued her studies remotely and later pursued work as a researcher in Kyiv. A central theme of the article is the contrast between the appearance of normality and the underlying fragility of life under sustained attacks. Daryna speaks candidly about how residents adapt to ongoing danger, often having to make difficult decisions about safety, rest and routine. Commemorating lost futures: the Unissued Diplomas initiative The interview also highlights Daryna’s involvement in the international exhibition Unissued Diplomas: Never Graduated, Forever Remembered, which commemorates Ukrainian students who lost their lives before completing their education. The project, initiated by Ukrainian students abroad, has grown into a global movement, with exhibitions held in over 40 countries. Through symbolic diplomas, photographs and personal stories, the exhibition seeks to humanise the consequences of war and emphasise the loss of future potential. Continuing advocacy and amplifying student voices Daryna is currently in Iceland as part of the GRÓ GEST programme at the University of Iceland, where she continues to raise awareness of the human impact of war and contribute to global dialogue on peace, equality and education.

GRÓ GEST Fellows Visit Alþingi

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0000

On Friday, 20 March, GRÓ GEST 2026 fellows visited Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament. They were led on a guided tour of the building by Arnór Steinn Ívarsson, who introduced them to the history of the parliament — from its early origins at Þingvellir, where Alþingi was first established around the year 930, to the current parliament building constructed in 1881. During the visit, the fellows were also given an overview of Iceland’s political development, including the country’s road to independence, the achievement of women’s suffrage, and women’s steadily increasing political participation throughout the 20th century. They were further introduced to the legislative process in Alþingi — how bills move through parliament, the role of parliamentary committees, and how the public can take part in and engage with parliamentary proceedings. Today, Alþingi has 63 members, of whom 46% are women. Furthermore, 6 out of 11 ministers are women, and 5 of the 6 political parties represented in parliament are led by women.

World Water Day 2026: Water and Gender Equality

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

2026 GRÓ GEST Fellow Esther Chinecherem George will give a presentation at an afternoon seminar on Water and Gender Equality in celebration of World Water Day, on Friday 20 March 2026.

Caribbean partnership strengthened

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:31:00 +0000

The GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme recently welcomed a valued partner from the Caribbean, Dr. Marc Williams, Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM).

GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme and the Iceland Ocean Cluster Sign Cooperation Agreement

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:38:00 +0000

On 17 February, GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme (GRÓ FTP) and the Iceland Ocean Cluster signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in innovation and sustainable use of marine resources.

Sjávarútvegsskóli GRÓ: Fjárfesting í fólki skilar árangri

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0000

Sjávarútvegsskóli GRÓ hefur verið í lykilhlutverki við að stuðla að sjálfbærum fiskveiðum frá stofnun skólans árið 1997. Á viðburði sem fram fór 4. febrúar á Akureyri sögðu nemendur frá því hvernig námið hefur stutt þau í vinnu þeirra við að efla sjálfbæran sjávarútveg í þeirra heimalöndum.

The March 8 Fund 2026

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Call for Applications

Gender Equality Under Pressure - Recording from open event 3rd March

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:47:00 +0000

The GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GRÓ GEST) was the focus of the third event of the series From Knowledge to Development Impact, that took place at the University of Iceland on the 3rd of March.

GRÓ GEST Convenes Global Alumni

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:04:00 +0000

Equality Backlash and Sustainable Development Impact

Kynjajafnrétti forsenda þróunar og framgangs

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:57:00 +0000

Á undanförnum árum hefur heimsbyggðin orðið vitni að því hvernig réttindi, sem talin voru örugg og óumdeild, eru dregin í efa. Jafnréttisbarátta mætir vaxandi andstöðu víða um heim, vegið er að grundvallarréttindum kvenna og hinsegin fólk verður fyrir auknum ofsóknum. Síðustu misseri höfum við séð hversu brothættar framfarir síðustu áratuga í jafnréttismálum eru. Með einu pennastriki má afnema réttindi sem voru afrakstur áratuga, jafnvel aldalangrar baráttu.

Open Event: GRÓ GEST – From Knowledge to Development Impact: Gender Equality under Pressure

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:07:00 +0000

Link for further information: From Knowledge to Development Impact: Gender Equality under Pressure | University of Iceland Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1587810458924517 The event will be streamed: https://vimeo.com/event/5759315