Equality - Radicalism - Honesty

Röskva, the association of social democrats within the University of Iceland, is a student movement founded in 1988. The core principle of Röskva has always been equal access to education, with the movement’s motto being equality, radicalism, and integrity. Guided by these values, its main advocacy issues include environmental and transportation matters, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, housing, student loans, and mental health. Röskva also emphasizes that student advocacy should not be limited to the university and therefore engages with various social issues that affect students' interests.

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Háskólaráð

Oddviti - Lilja Hrönn Önnu Hrannarsdóttir - Lögfræði

2. sæti - Hjalti Dagur Hjaltason - Læknisfræði

3. sæti - María Björk Stefánsdóttir - Efnaverkfræði

4. sæti - Magnús Hallson - Lífefna- og sameindalíffræði

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University council

Chairperson - Lilja Hrönn Önnu Hrannarsdóttir - Law

2nd place - Hjalti Dagur Hjaltason - Medical studies

3rd place - María Björk Stefánsdóttir - Chemical engineering

4th place - Magnús Hallson - Biochemistry and molecular biology

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School of Social Sciences

Chairperson - Vignir Berg Pálsson - Political Science

2nd place - Gabríel Leó Ívarsson - Buisness

3rd place - Sif Káradóttir - Law

4th place - Íris Embla Stefánsdóttir - Social work

5th place - Auður Halla Rögnvaldsdóttir - Political Science

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School of Humanities

Chairperson - Ari Hallgrímsson - History

2nd place - Ásthildur Óskarsdóttir - Literary studies

3rd place - Moses Osabutey - Icelandic as second language

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School of Education

Chairperson - María Fönn Frostadóttir - Primary education

2nd place - Ívar Máni Hrannarsson - Leisure and social studies

3rd place - Aníta Ósk Arnardóttir - Disability studies

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School of Health Sciences

Chairperson - Valtýr Ferrel - Medical studies

2nd place - Vera Mist Magnúsdóttir - Psychology

3rd place - Dagbjört Lára Bjarkardóttir - Nursing

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School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Chairperson - Lárus Logi Elentínusson - Enviormental and civil engineering

2nd place - Valdís Katla Sölvadóttir - Biology

3rd place - Kristján Nói Kristjánsson - Software engineering

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Röskva's Policies

Equality - Radicalism - Honesty

Equality

The core principle of Röskva’s work is ensuring equal access to education, regardless of circumstances or social status. Röskva actively fights for equal opportunities in education and has been a strong voice against all forms of discrimination affecting students. The organization has been particularly vocal on mental health and disability issues. Currently, Röskva is focusing on students' financial security, transportation, and housing while also advocating for accessibility, education quality, and mental health.

What Have We Done This Year?

Röskva has not stood idle this academic year and we submitted around half of all proposals in the Student Council. Here are some examples of the issues we’ve fought for:

Child-Friendly Facilities on Campus

University students with children make up a large portion of the student body in Iceland. According to the EUROSTUDENT 8 report, 37% of university students in Iceland are parents — the highest percentage in Europe. To improve their conditions, Röskva proposed the creation of child-friendly spaces, so-called "nests," on campus. These spaces would allow parents to breastfeed, change diapers, and spend time with their children in play areas. Installing these nests is an important step toward a more family-friendly university environment and helps ensure the safety and well-being of student parents.