Runa Preeti Ísfeld

Runa Preeti Ísfeld serves as a Teaching Lecturer and Programme Leader of the Bachelor of Social Sciences at The University of the Faroe Islands' Faculty of History and Social Sciences. Based at Jónas Broncks gøta 25, 4th floor in Tórshavn, she holds a PhD in Social Science and actively contributes to academic programming and policy consultation at the institution.

Her research interests focus on social science with particular emphasis on integration policy, migration studies, and academic writing. Dr. Ísfeld's work bridges theoretical social science with practical policy applications, especially in the context of Faroese society and its integration frameworks.

Dr. Ísfeld has recently participated in organizing a PhD course in Academic Writing in English for Researchers (November 2024) and provided expert consultation on the University of the Faroe Islands' consultation paper regarding the integration bill (August 2024), demonstrating her active engagement in both academic development and public policy.

As Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Social Sciences, she oversees curriculum development and academic direction for undergraduate social science education at the university. Her leadership role indicates significant responsibility in shaping social science education within the Faroe Islands academic context.