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Education Innovation Lab
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Cooperate with the University of Iceland's School of Education to establish an Education Innovation Lab at the University's Science Gardens. Emphasis on STEAM subjects (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Ensure collaboration with the University's Science Center, primary school innovation competitions, and Lego competitions in Iceland.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2023
Status: Completed
Status report on July 1, 2023
Action completed. The board of the Innovation Center started in fall 2022. The website of the Innovation Center has been launched at https://nyskopunarstofa.hi.is/is/innovation-centre-education. The Center hosted an event during Innovation Week with participation from domestic and international experts. Started strategic implementation and removed from the action plan of the Green Deal.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description | |
| July 2023 |
Action in progress. The board of the Innovation Center started in fall 2022. The Innovation Center's website has been launched at https://nyskopunarstofa.hi.is/is/innovation-centre-education. The Center hosted an event during Iceland Innovation Week with local and international experts. |
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| January 2023 | The board of the Center began its work in the fall of 2022, and efforts are underway to launch the Studio's website and the project plan for 2023. https://nyskopunarstofa.hi.is/is. | |
| July 2022 | New implementation plan developed, approved, and launched. This is an ongoing project that will be in progress from 2022 to 2024. To monitor progress, a status assessment is made twice a year, at the end of the year and at the end of June. |
Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:
Reykjavík City departments:
Related actions
Societal objective
- 1. For All of Us | The Green Deal Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True | The Green Deal Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts will be integrated into city life | Green Deal Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health | Green Deal A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved conversations with residents | Green Deal Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.