Founded in 2020, the Sleep Institute at Reykjavík University is a research center focused on exploring sleep and circadian rhythms. The institute brings together experts from various fields, including engineering, psychology, sports science, and computer science, encouraging collaboration across disciplines. It also partners with professionals from the education and healthcare sectors to support innovative research. With accessible facilities, the Sleep Institute provides a valuable space for those working on sleep-related studies, fostering new discoveries in the science of sleep.
Sleep in general
Sleep in general We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. Sleep invigorates our body and mind, as well as supporting our immune- and nervous[…]
Children and sleep apnea
Children’s sleep apnea can affect their health It is estimated that 1-5% of Icelandic children suffer from sleep apnea and even more from severe snoring[…]
Screen time and insomnia – Adolescents
This content was created by the National Sleep Foundation For teenagers, sleep plays a critical role in staying healthy, feeling happy, maintaining good grades, and[…]