In the vast expanse of our global landscape, islands and remote communities emerge as spaces of resilience, biodiversity, and cultural richness. The conference on island and remote communities will be held at the University Centre of Westfjords, Iceland, in partnership with the University of Iceland and the Árni Magnússon institute, on October 3rd to 5th 2024. The aim of the conference is to direct our attention to the intrinsic importance of islands and remote communities as dynamic microcosms deserving of profound research. Islands, with their distinctive ecosystems and social structures, face unique challenges—from the impact of climate change to the delicate balance of sustainable development. Recognizing the critical role that islands and remote communities play in global ecological and cultural tapestries, this conference aims at exploring island communities from three overarching themes: culture, language, and education. The conference will bring together practitioners from all levels and backgrounds to encourage interdisciplinary discussions to unearth the untapped potential of islands as “laboratories” for innovative research, policy development, and community empowerment. There will be lectures,workshops, creative presentations and roundtables at the conference. For more information about island studies click here.

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