# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Insularity in Islands:An Icelandic Perspective on Nested Peripherality Connectivity & Digital Future
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: WIPSS - Work in Progress Seminar Series - Faculty of Arts

Title: Insularity in Islands: An Icelandic Perspective on Nested Peripherality, Connectivity, and Digital Futures
Presenters:  Prof Thoroddur Bjarnason (University of Iceland)
Date: Tuesday 28 April 5pm-630pm
Venue: Faculty of Arts Library, 2nd Floor, Old Humanities Building, University of Malta, Msida
Convenors: Prof Michael Briguglio, Dr Francois Zammit, Dr Dylan Cassar, Dr Niki Young

Abstract: Drawing on his research on small and peripheral communities, Prof Bjarnason will explore how geographical insularity intersects with physical and digital connectivity, shaping migration patterns, social capital, and regional development. The seminar will also reflect on emerging dynamics linked to artificial intelligence and their implications for island futures.

Bio: Thoroddur Bjarnason is a sociology professor at University of Iceland, specialising in small and peripheral communities. His research examines connectivity, migration, and regional development, and explores links between artificial intelligence, social capital, and community dynamics through international research and publications.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/msida/insularity-in-islands-an-icelandic-perspective-on-nested-peripherality-connectivity-and-digital-futu/200029957459440
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, artificial-intelligence
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Msida
- **state**: MA
- **country**: Malta
- **location**: University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, MSD2080 Msida, Malta
- **lat**: 35.90076
- **long**: 14.47586
- **full address**: University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, MSD2080 Msida, Malta, University of Malta, Msida, MSD, Malta

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Insularity in Islands:An Icelandic Perspective on Nested Peripherality Connectivity & Digital Future being held?
  - **A:** Insularity in Islands:An Icelandic Perspective on Nested Peripherality Connectivity & Digital Future takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, MSD2080 Msida, Malta, University of Malta, Msida, MSD, Malta.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Insularity in Islands:An Icelandic Perspective on Nested Peripherality Connectivity & Digital Future?
  - **A:** Insularity in Islands:An Icelandic Perspective on Nested Peripherality Connectivity & Digital Future is organized by University of Malta.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Insularity in Islands:An Icelandic Perspective on Nested Peripherality Connectivity & Digital Future is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Msida, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Insularity in Islands:An Icelandic Perspective on Nested Peripherality Connectivity & Digital Future sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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