International Staff Week
At Reykjavik University
INTERNATIONAL STAFF WEEK
Draft agenda (Subject to change)
19-22 October 2026
Venue:
Reykjavík University
Menntavegur 1
102 Reykjavík
Monday 19 October
- 09:45-10:30 REGISTRATION AND WELCOME Meet in the reception hall.
- 10:30 -11:00 Communication and warm-up
- 11:00 -12:00 Introduction to Reykjavík University
13:30-14:20 ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS PRESENTATIONS
Participants attend one presentation
| International Office | Student services |
| Research and Development | Communications |
| Teaching Registry/Quality | Industry relations |
14:20-14:35 Coffee break
14:30 - 15:30 DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS - Participants attend one presentation
| Department of Business and Economics | Department of Engineering |
| Department of Computer Science | Department of Law. Olympus |
| Department of Sport Science | Department of Psychology |
Guided Building tour
17:00 – 19:00 Networking reception and dinner
Tuesday October 20
09:00-16:30 – Theme workshops and sessions
Wednesday October 21
- 09:00 – 17:00 Theme workshops and sessions
- 11:30 – 13:30 Fair in the Sun, our common area: Window of two hours to present your university to our students
Thursday October 22
Cultural trip in a bus with a guide (Golden circle + geothermal baths)
Practical Information
Accommodation in Reykjavik
There are many hotels in and around Reykjavik; we highly recommend booking your hotel room as early as possible. Participants are responsible for the reservation and payment of their accommodation.
The hotel nearby the university (10 minutes walk is Reykjavik Natura Berjaya
Other options:
Getting to Reykjavik
When you arrive in Iceland, you will land at the International Airport in Keflavik, approximately a 45-minute drive from Reykjavik. Iceland has no train services, so you can take the bus or a taxi or rent a car to get to the city. A taxi can be picked up outside the main arrivals lounge.
By Bus
The Flybus is operated in connection with all arriving and departing flights at Keflavik airport. Buses depart 35-40 minutes after each flight arrival and are outside the terminal. Tickets can be purchased during your flight, online or at the Flybus desk in the arrivals lounge.
Reykjavik University: Getting to the campus
Set in one of the most beautiful areas of Reykjavik, right next to Iceland's only geothermal beach; our campus can be reached by bus, road or one of the many beautiful walking paths that lead to the university. Why not explore our campus and the surrounding area before you get to Reykjavik University?
By bus
The Reykjavik bus company, Straeto, operates the number 8 bus that serves the RU. The University is marked Nauthólsvík - HR, and the bus stops at the main bus BSÍ, where connecting buses can be picked up.
To buy tickets you should download an app called Klapp
By car
There is free parking at the University except in zones A1- A3, which must be paid per hour from 08:00-16:00 on working days.
By foot or bike
There are exceptional walking and cycling paths in Reykjavik and to the university, which take you along the forest or coastal paths.
Maps
Explore Iceland
Enjoying Reykjavik and Iceland
The RU International Visiting Week also allows participants to explore Reykjavik and Iceland, and we strongly encourage you to use this opportunity to see some of our amazing countries. There are many things to see and do, both in Reykjavik and the surrounding area, and day trips to some of Iceland´s amazing sights can be easily organised.
Things to do in Reykjavik
- Try a relaxing soak in one of the city-heated geothermal outdoor swimming pools
- Visit the newly constructed Harpa concert hall and be amazed at this outstanding piece of architecture that has attracted visitors from all over the world.
- Try some of Iceland´s famous Hot dogs at Baejarins Bestu (even Bill Clinton could not miss out on trying this)
- Visit Hallgrimskirkja church and take the elevator to the top to check out the panoramic view of downtown Reykjavik.
- Visit Perlan, a landmark building in Reykjavik, where a revolving restaurant has been placed on top of the city's hot water storage tanks. Perlan also provides a breathtaking view of the city if you step onto the 360-degree balcony.
- Go dip in Iceland´s only geothermal heated beach, next to the university.
- Finally, no trip to Reykjavik can be complete without checking out downtown Reykjavik's unique cafes and culture.