Björn Þorsteinsson as Rector - A visionary leader uniting disciplines and driving innovation Marianne Elisabeth Klinke skrifar 14. mars 2025 12:32 The final days before the University of Iceland elects its new rector are fast approaching. Next week, staff members and students will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their preferred candidate. As for me, I know exactly where my vote will go—Björn Þorsteinsson. Here are just a few of the many reasons why. Björn has been a guiding force throughout my academic journey. We first crossed paths when I was a master’s student, and he later became a co-supervisor on my Ph.D. project. Today, we collaborate as peers—me as a professor of nursing, him in philosophy. Having worked closely with him, I can confidently say that Björn has always championed interdisciplinary collaboration, creating space for diverse perspectives to shape both research and teaching. Our work—bridging philosophy and nursing—is just one example of how he fosters dialogue across disciplines to drive innovation and progress. When Björn sets a goal, he pursues it with determination and delivers tangible results. His ability to unite fields and individuals has helped cultivate an academic community where inclusivity is more than a value, it’s a practice! As a mentor Björn has been instrumental in shaping my academic and professional journey. His support goes beyond just academic guidance – he empowers individuals to think critically, pursue their goals and contribute meaningfully to their fields. His dedication to professional (and personal) development has inspired me and many others to reach our full potential. His leadership as a dean would help the university to nurture future forward thinking academic leaders. As I have experienced through my collaboration with Björn he is leader with clear vision for the future of the University of Iceland. He is capable of balancing tradition with innovation and pushing the boundaries of thought and practice - ensuring that academic excellence thrives while also having the ambition to ensure optimal conditions for faculty. This is important for the university to remain a hub for cutting edge research and intellectual development. Höfundur er prófessor á hjúkrunar- og ljósmóðurfræðideild, Háskóla Íslands. Viltu birta grein á Vísi? Sendu okkur póst. Senda grein Háskólar Rektorskjör við Háskóla Íslands Heilbrigðismál Mest lesið Bakpokinn sem þyngist aðeins hjá öðrum Inga Sæland Skoðun Forvarnir á ferð Erlingur Sigvaldason Skoðun Örlög Íslendinga og u-beygja áhrifamesta fjármálamanns heims Snorri Másson Skoðun Það læra börnin sem fyrir þeim er haft Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson Skoðun Fegurð sem breytir skólum Einar Mikael Sverrisson Skoðun Mataræði í stóra samhengi lífsins Birna Þórisdóttir Skoðun Jóhann Páll: Vertu í liði með náttúrunni ekki gegn henni Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson Skoðun Hvað varð um loftslagsmálin? Kamma Thordarson Skoðun Verður Frelsið fullveldinu að bráð? Anton Guðmundsson Skoðun Björn Þorsteinsson as Rector - A visionary leader uniting disciplines and driving innovation Marianne Elisabeth Klinke Skoðun Skoðun Skoðun Forvarnir á ferð Erlingur Sigvaldason skrifar Skoðun Vertu meðbyr mannúðar Birna Þórarinsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Fegurð sem breytir skólum Einar Mikael Sverrisson skrifar Skoðun Það læra börnin sem fyrir þeim er haft Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson skrifar Skoðun Björn Þorsteinsson as Rector - A visionary leader uniting disciplines and driving innovation Marianne Elisabeth Klinke skrifar Skoðun Verður Frelsið fullveldinu að bráð? Anton Guðmundsson skrifar Skoðun Til rektorsframbjóðenda: Hvað gerir nýr rektor HÍ við Endurmenntun? Ólafur Stephensen skrifar Skoðun Mataræði í stóra samhengi lífsins Birna Þórisdóttir skrifar Skoðun Hvað varð um loftslagsmálin? Kamma Thordarson skrifar Skoðun Bakpokinn sem þyngist aðeins hjá öðrum Inga Sæland skrifar Skoðun Örlög Íslendinga og u-beygja áhrifamesta fjármálamanns heims Snorri Másson skrifar Skoðun Ég kýs Magnús Karl sem rektor Bylgja Hilmarsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Jóhann Páll: Vertu í liði með náttúrunni ekki gegn henni Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson skrifar Skoðun Tífalt hærri vextir, meiri skuldir - menntastefna stjórnvalda? 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The final days before the University of Iceland elects its new rector are fast approaching. Next week, staff members and students will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their preferred candidate. As for me, I know exactly where my vote will go—Björn Þorsteinsson. Here are just a few of the many reasons why. Björn has been a guiding force throughout my academic journey. We first crossed paths when I was a master’s student, and he later became a co-supervisor on my Ph.D. project. Today, we collaborate as peers—me as a professor of nursing, him in philosophy. Having worked closely with him, I can confidently say that Björn has always championed interdisciplinary collaboration, creating space for diverse perspectives to shape both research and teaching. Our work—bridging philosophy and nursing—is just one example of how he fosters dialogue across disciplines to drive innovation and progress. When Björn sets a goal, he pursues it with determination and delivers tangible results. His ability to unite fields and individuals has helped cultivate an academic community where inclusivity is more than a value, it’s a practice! As a mentor Björn has been instrumental in shaping my academic and professional journey. His support goes beyond just academic guidance – he empowers individuals to think critically, pursue their goals and contribute meaningfully to their fields. His dedication to professional (and personal) development has inspired me and many others to reach our full potential. His leadership as a dean would help the university to nurture future forward thinking academic leaders. As I have experienced through my collaboration with Björn he is leader with clear vision for the future of the University of Iceland. He is capable of balancing tradition with innovation and pushing the boundaries of thought and practice - ensuring that academic excellence thrives while also having the ambition to ensure optimal conditions for faculty. This is important for the university to remain a hub for cutting edge research and intellectual development. Höfundur er prófessor á hjúkrunar- og ljósmóðurfræðideild, Háskóla Íslands.
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