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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Runólfur asks if the University of Bifröst has lost its right to exist: "The school is gone"

Runólfur questions the future viability of the University of Bifröst, suggesting that it may be on the brink of closure.

Feb 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Companies Owned by Two Teachers at Bifröst Received 295 Million in Contractor Payments Over More Than a Decade

Two teachers from Bifröst have received 295 million ISK in contractor payments over the last decade.

Feb 18 • 13:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Never before have more graduated from Bifröst

A record number of 213 students graduated from Bifröst University in a ceremony held in Borgarnes, Iceland, on February 14, 2026.

Feb 14 • 13:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Never more graduates from Bifröst University

Bifröst University has reached a record number of graduates, marking a significant milestone for the institution.

Feb 14 • 13:03 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Rector bought a house from the University of Bifröst

The rector of the University of Bifröst has purchased a house from the institution.

Feb 12 • 17:03 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

State institutions have written off about 2.3 billion in debts of the University of Bifröst

State institutions in Iceland have cancelled approximately 2.3 billion ISK in debts belonging to the University of Bifröst.

Feb 12 • 14:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is premature to speculate on the consequences of the disputes within Bifröst

The article discusses the ongoing disputes within Bifröst University and the uncertainty surrounding their potential consequences.

Feb 11 • 20:52 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Ólína fills the gap of Margrét at Bifröst

Ólína Kjerúlf Þorvarðardóttir has been appointed as the acting rector at Bifröst University following the resignation of Margrét Jónsdóttir Njarðvík amid controversies.

Feb 11 • 13:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Data on Contractor Payments Taken Out of Context

The University of Bifröst addresses concerns over contractor payments to staff, denouncing recent reports that inaccurately identified employees involved.

Feb 10 • 18:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Diverse disputes at Bifröst: "When you touch people's wallets, dissatisfaction flares up"

At Bifröst, various disputes have emerged related to financial issues, provoking dissatisfaction among the community.

Feb 10 • 14:26 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Various disputes at Bifröst: "When you touch people's wallets, dissatisfaction flares up"

The article discusses various disputes at Bifröst related to financial issues and the resulting dissatisfaction among the community.

Feb 10 • 14:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Rector of the University of Bifröst Resigns

Margret Jonsdottir, the rector of the University of Bifröst, has announced her resignation amid internal turmoil following complaints against three faculty members.

Feb 9 • 20:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Rector of the University of Bifröst Plans to Step Down

The rector of the University of Bifröst in Iceland has announced plans to resign from their position.

Feb 9 • 20:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The case possibly heading for the courts or Umba: "Experience that their trust is being abused"

Students and faculty at Bifröst University accuse the administration of pressuring students to secure support for the rector amid concerns over academic freedom.

Feb 9 • 12:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The case possibly going to court: "Nothing normal about receiving a call from the administrators"

Students and academic staff at Bifröst University accuse the school's management of pressuring students to ensure support for the rector, raising concerns about academic freedom and ethics.

Feb 9 • 12:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Accusations against Bifröst administrators for pressuring students

Bifröst University administrators are accused by faculty and students of exerting pressure on students, while the school's administration defends their practices.

Feb 9 • 11:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Accusations Against Administrators for Pressuring Students to Support the Rector

University of Bifröst administrators have been accused of exerting inappropriate pressure on certain students to support the rector amidst ongoing tensions within the institution.

Feb 9 • 11:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Referral to the Ethics Committee Cannot Be Considered an Attack

The University of Bifröst asserts that referring a case to its ethics committee does not constitute an attack, as such matters are private and not made public by the university.

Feb 9 • 06:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Bifrast Affair: 'This is primarily sad'

The Bifrast issue continues to evoke criticism and distrust towards the university's rector, despite a recent committee ruling.

Feb 7 • 13:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The vote of no confidence remains despite the ethics committee's decision

A vote of no confidence against the rector of Bifröst University is still in place, despite the rector claiming that the ethics committee's decision forms the basis for reconciliation.

Feb 7 • 11:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Students do not want to be at school while the rector is in charge

Students at Bifröst University in Iceland express their dissatisfaction with the current rector, indicating that many are hesitant to pursue their master's degrees while the current situation persists.

Feb 7 • 10:56 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

More sorrowful than words can express

Ragnar Már Vilhjálmsson, an associate at Bifröst University, speaks about the challenges and personal struggles he faced over recent months due to a perceived attack on his honor and academic career by his superiors.

Feb 6 • 20:20 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The University of Bifröst's Ethics Committee Clears Employees of All Accusations

The ethics committee at the University of Bifröst has found no merit in accusations against its employees.

Feb 6 • 16:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Bifröst Employees Cleared of All Charges

The ethics committee of Bifröst University has cleared three employees of all accusations regarding their co-authorship of articles.

Feb 6 • 15:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Board Trusts Margrét

The Board of Háskólinn á Bifröst expresses its confidence in Rector Margrét Jónsdóttir to manage the daily operations amidst recent conflicts within the institution.

Feb 5 • 16:49 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stepping Forward on Facebook, Condemning the Rector and Saying Enough is Enough

Staff members at Bifröst University express grievances over a stifling work environment following Rector Margrét Jónsdóttir Njarðvík's recent communication regarding a sensitive issue.

Feb 5 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Anonymous tip starts investigation into Bifröst University staff

An anonymous tip has prompted an investigation into potential copyright violations by staff at Bifröst University, leading the school's administration to seek an independent mediator for conflict resolution.

Feb 4 • 13:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A teacher at Bifröst University is dismissed for unrelated reasons

A teacher from the business department at Bifröst University has been fired during a week when the school's administrators asked the ethics committee to investigate his work, but the dismissal is said to be for unrelated reasons.

Feb 2 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Similar to a 'professional execution'

Hanna Kristín Skaftadóttir compares the complaint against her to a 'professional execution' and warns it sets a dangerous precedent.

Jan 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Life & Tech

Critical thinking matters

The article discusses the importance of critical thinking in the context of using AI for evaluating authorship legitimacy at Bifröst University, emphasizing the need for human judgment in significant decisions.

Jan 16 • 20:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Furry answers from artificial intelligence that violate copyright: 'No gratitude to the institution'

The rector of Bifröst University is accused of using artificial intelligence to support claims that staff misrepresented themselves as co-authors of academic papers.

Jan 15 • 22:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Academic Staff Express Distrust in Rector

Academic staff at Bifröst University have expressed a lack of confidence in Rector Margrét Jónsdóttir Njarðvík, citing unprofessional conduct in handling complaints against three employees.

Jan 15 • 06:55 UTC

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