A social scientist with an academic background in public policy and social protection, focused on quantitative policy analysis. Hjördís is currently finishing her MA degree in Research, specialising in rural development.
Academic qualifications
- MSc Public Policy & Human Development, Maastricht University UNU-MERIT, Netherlands
- BA Social and Economic Development, University of Akureyri, Iceland
Languages
- Icelandic (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- Portuguese, Spanish (Working knowledge)
- Scandinavian (In progress)
Previous positions
- Graduate assistant, University of Akureyri, Iceland
- PISA Test Administrator, Directorate of Education, Iceland
- Intern and Technical advisor, Icelandic Development Agency, Mozambique
- Research assistant, Stefansson Arctic Institute, Iceland
Related Research Projects
Related Publications
- Discussion paper: A “Just Green Transition” for Rural Areas in the Nordic Region: key concepts and implications
- The Nordic Region and the 2030 Agenda: Governance and engagement (2021-2022)
- Should I stay or should I go? Early career mobility and migration drivers
- Embracing the just green transition on the Nordic labour market
- From Fields to Futures: 40 action points for rural revitalisation
- Gen Z Agency: Mobilising young people to strengthen Nordic rural areas – What we did and how we did it
- Rooting for the Rural: Changing narratives and creating opportunities for Nordic rural youth
- Healthy and sustainable food futures: Policy design for behaviour change
- Ensuring Gender Equality in Nordic Blue Economy
- Remote Work in Smaller Towns: Possibilities and uncertainties
- Policy tools for sustainable and healthy eating – Enabling a food transition in the Nordic countries
Related News
- Why is it so hard to switch to healthier diets?
- Gender Equality in the Blue Economy
- Zooming in on Gen Z: What’s next for the Nordic Region?
- Nordic youth panel recommendations shared with regional ministers and the OECD at recent events
- The Nordic Rural Youth Panel publishes 40 action points for making rural areas attractive for youth
- Report to ensure gender equality in the Nordic blue economy
- Combining carrots and sticks: How to nudge the Nordics towards sustainable and healthy eating habits
- Our food choices are not rational – do we need a sugar tax, meat tax and subsidies on fruit and vegetables to make us eat better?
