Research, learning and teaching are at the core of all activity at the University of the Faroe Islands. The purpose of the University of the Faroe Islands, as established by parliamentary act, is to carry out research, facilitate learning and provide teaching at the highest level, as well as disseminate knowledge about scientific findings and methods. The University carries out these tasks in selected areas of research and academic disciplines. The purpose of the University’s research is to enhance scientific and academic standards at the University and in Faroese society at large.