LIS: A controversial bill and social media

For years students in Iceland have had vested interest in the construction and functions of the Icelandic student loan fund (LÍN). The fund has often been a center of debate and, in fact, it was the reason behind the creation of our national union. In May, our Minister of Education, Illugi Gunnarsson, presented a new and highly anticipated bill, which had the purpose of reforming the fund. Many shared their opinions on social media and soon a very active conversation started on Twitter with the hash tag #LÍNFrumvarp. More...