Guðni Jóhannesson

Dr Gudni Jóhannesson was the sixth President of Iceland (2016‒24). He is now Professor of History at the University of Iceland. During his presidential tenure, he placed emphasis on the rights of minorities and universal human rights. Furthermore, President Jóhannesson actively supported measures to promote public and mental health. While advocating tolerance, compassion, and healthy patriotism in society, he emphasised the need to combat the evils of excessive nationalism, xenophobia, and other prejudices. President Jóhannesson’s research interests include Iceland’s foreign relations, constitutional and contemporary history. He has received a variety of recognitions for his works, including nominations for the Icelandic Literary Prize and the Julian Corbett Prize in Modern Naval History. He holds honorary degrees from Queen Mary University of London and Oulu University in Finland.