March 24, 2025
Meeting Notice – 8th Meeting of the Student Council
The Student Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM in room N-132, Askja.
According to Article 9 of the Student Council’s bylaws, council meetings are open to all University of Iceland students. These meetings are advertised among students, and all interested are welcome to attend.
Please contact the Student Council office at +354 570-0850 or via email at shi@hi.is if you have any questions regarding the meeting or its agenda. Students are also welcome to contact the Student Council office with questions about their rights.
Agenda:
Meeting called to order
5:00 PM
Approval of the minutes from the meeting on February 25, 2025
5:00–5:05 PM
Proposal on accessibility in Eirberg
Presenters: Eiríkur Kúld Viktorsson and Hjördís Helga Ægisdóttir
5:05–5:15 PM
Proposal on SHÍ’s position regarding timing of makeup and resit exams
Presenter: Ragnheiður Geirsdóttir
5:15–5:25 PM
Proposal to make Ástráð a mandatory course in medicine
Presenters: Eiríkur Kúld Viktorsson and Katrín María Ólafsdóttir
5:25–5:35 PM
Proposal on improved pedestrian crossing markings at the University
Presenter: Styrmir Hallsson
5:35–5:45 PM
Intermission
5:45–5:55 PM
Proposal on transparency in campaign financing
Presenters: S. Maggi Snorrason and Mathias Bragi Ölvisson
5:55–6:05 PM
Proposal on changes to the Student Innovation Fund rules
Presenter: Styrmir Hallsson
6:05–6:15 PM
Proposal on improved safety in Student Housing
Presenter: Patryk Edel
6:15–6:25 PM
Proposal on increased Rannís funding for PhD students
Presenter: Styrmir Hallsson
6:25–6:35 PM
Proposal on food vending machines in Háskólabíó
Presenter: Styrmir Hallsson
6:35–6:45 PM
Proposal on the relocation of the School of Education to Saga
Presenters: Magnús Bergmann Jónasson and Ármann Leifsson
6:45–6:55 PM
Recorded matters and announcements
6:55–7:00 PM
Other matters
– Proposal to put pressure on authorities regarding public transportation improvements
Presenters: Arent Orri Jónsson Claessen, Júlíus Viggó Ólafsson, and Katla Ólafsdóttir
7:00–7:10 PM
– Proposal for the publication of an International Student Guidebook
Presenter: Cynthia Anne Namugambe
7:10–7:20 PM
Voting will take place on items II. – IV. and VI. – XI.