Research days in Húsavík

ITRC research seminar in Húsavík

From 9th to 11th October the ITRC hosted the second research seminar for projects that received funding in 2012. The seminar was intended for those running the projects to share notes and information about how their projects are progressing in addition to providing feedback on other projects.The seminar was a resounding success with very fruitful discussions and a critical dialogue.

The programme of the research seminar is detailed below and a couple of pictures of the work as it progressed:

Wednesday (9th okt – travel day)

13.00                          Departure from University of Iceland 

18.00                          Departure from Akureyri         

20.00                          Dinner in Húsavík

20.30                          Group get together

Accommodation in Fosshótel Húsavík

Thursday (10th October – working day)

08.30                          Breakfast and some morning exercise

09.30                          Introduction and plan for the coming day (Edward)

10.00                          Project presentation (Hans)

10.30                          Project discussion and contributions

12.00                          Lunch

13.00                          Project presentation (Guðrún Þóra in absentia (Kata and Gunni)

13.30                          Project discussion and contributions

15.00                          Coffee and cake

15.30                          Short presentations on other ITRC projects (Alda, Kristinn and Edward)

16.30                          An afternoon and evening planned by our hosts in Húsavík

Accommodation in Fosshótel Húsavík

Friday (11th October – working and travel day)

08.30                          Breakfast and a spiritual awakening

09.30                          Project presentation (Cristi)

10.00                          Project discussion and contributions

11.30                          Lunch

13.00                          Project presentation (Lilja)

13.30                          Project discussion and contributions

15.00                          Coffee and a wee biscuit

15.30                          Project presentation (Anna Vilborg)

16.00                          Project discussion and contributions

18.00                          Departure for home

 

 

Rib-safari on Skjálfandi bay, invite by Gentle Giants.