New research centre in Iceland

The Centre of Excellence in Equality and Diversity Studies at the University of Iceland has been awarded a grant from the Icelandic Science and Technology Council (Rannís). Funding will be provided for up to seven years. Out of more than 80 applications only three were awarded grants, which are the most generous ever to be awarded to research in Iceland.

Irma Erlingsdóttir is director of RIKK (Centre for Women's and Gender Studies) at the University of Iceland. She is also project manager for the new center:

- This outcome represents a major turning point in Gender, Equality and Diversity Research in Iceland. It presents new and exciting possibilities for cooperation with institutions and universities abroad. The grant signifies an important recognition and incentive. Centers of Excellence are a new model for research programs in Iceland and it is a privilege to get the opportunity to establish such a centre in cooperation with specialists/scientists, institutions and businesses in Iceland and abroad.