Kristín Valsdóttir appointed as professor at the Faculty of Art Education, LHÍ

June 27, 2025

The Art Education Department is pleased to announce that Kristín Valsdóttir has been promoted.

From August 1st, Kristín Valsdóttir will hold the position of professor at the Faculty of Art Education at the Icelandic Academy of Sciences.

We sincerely congratulate her!

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