New SFHR Board Takes Office for the 2026–2027 Academic Year
The new Board of the Student Union of Reykjavík University (SFHR) has taken office for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The new Board of the Student Union of Reykjavík University (SFHR) has taken office for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Board formally assumed its duties on 14 May and will work throughout the year to represent students’ interests, strengthen SFHR’s services and support a vibrant and diverse student community at RU.
The SFHR Board for 2026–2027 consists of:
- Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson, President
- Orri Thor Eggertsson, Vice President
- Ásdís Jósefsdóttir Linnet, Chief Financial Officer
- Auður Bjarnadóttir, Director of Student Interests and Quality
- Atli Hrafn Ólafsson, Marketing Director
- Elín Salka Snorradóttir, Communications Director
- Steinar Petersen, Director of Committees
The Board represents RU students and has a wide-ranging role within the university community. It communicates students’ views to the university’s leadership and other stakeholders, works on academic and quality-related matters, and provides students with information and support regarding their rights, interests and daily life at RU.
Key priorities for the academic year include strengthening student representation and making SFHR’s services more visible and accessible. The aim is to ensure that students have a clear way to raise concerns and receive assistance with matters affecting their studies and well-being. The Board will also work to improve communication, strengthen cooperation with SFHR’s member associations and further develop its digital services.
Student life will remain a major part of SFHR’s work. Upcoming activities include Charity Week, Olympics Week, the SFHR Annual Ball, the RU Ski Trip and a variety of smaller events organised in cooperation with member associations and partners. Emphasis will be placed on accessibility and ensuring that as many students as possible can find their place within the university’s social community.
The new Board looks forward to the academic year and encourages students to get in touch, share their ideas and take an active part in the student community. The SFHR office is located in M205, and students are always welcome to visit.