Posted in News on Jan 30, 2026.
Call for Applications: Deadline for exciting Svartárkot course fast approaching: 31 January, 2026!
SVARTÁRKOT, CULTURE – NATURE (SCN) Voices of Nature: Spirits and the daemonic in Iceland through the lens of Environmental Humanities 10-DAY SUMMER COURSE in 2026
‘Through lectures, discussions and excursions, the course will pose a range of questions concerning the preternatural aspects of human relations to the land, natural forces and the environment--from the settlement of a virgin country to modern relations. Overall, the program will weave a coherent strand about nature spirits and the preternatural in Iceland throughout the course.’
BRIDGES is collaborating on this innovative course, largely through the contribution of Executive Director, Steven Hartman.
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2026.
Further information on the course can be found here.
Learn more about how to apply here.
‘SVARTÁRKOT CULTURE – NATURE (SCN) is a multidisciplinary programme focusing on the diverse relations between humans and nature inspired by the environment and cultural heritage of the Bárðardalur valley and Lake Mývatn region in northern Iceland.
SCN disseminates knowledge gained in ambitious and innovative research projects, in cooperation with the local population. The programme offers unique learning experiences combining high-quality academic courses grounded in the local landscapes and cultural history.’
