720 students graduate from Reykjavik University

Reykjavik University celebrated the graduation of 720 students across two ceremonies on its technology and social science faculties. Rector Ragnhildur Helgadóttir delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the critical importance of distinguishing truth and scientifically recognized knowledge from mere opinions and beliefs.

"I urge you to use your education to gather information yourself and not let anyone else color the world or the truth for you," Helgadóttir told the graduates. She encouraged them to apply their training in scientific methods to critically evaluate facts and knowledge, rather than accepting unsubstantiated claims.

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I urge you to use your education to gather information yourself and not let anyone else color the world or the truth for you.

Helgadóttir also stressed the value of questioning and challenging research methods and findings, noting that this critical discourse drives progress in science and leads to better decisions in business and society. The ceremonies included speeches from student representatives Særún Björk Jónasdóttir and Guðmundur Daníel Erlendsson, as well as faculty deans and a representative from the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise.

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Of course, methods and research results can and should be challenged, questioned, and repeated; that is precisely how they advance, new methods become established, and the 'silent miracle' happens – just as decisions in companies and society are best made through critical discussion.