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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Welcomes Study Visit from Washington & Lee University USA to Orkney
In April and May 2026, the UHI Institute for Northern Studies (INS) warmly welcomed students and staff from Washington and Lee University (W&L), Virginia, for an inspiring two-week study trip to Orkney. Together, the group explored entrepreneurial best practices and creative writing, with the stunning island scenery serving as a…
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Great News! UHI Institute for Northern Studies Lecturer, Dr Oisín Plumb, Awarded Research Funding
We are excited to announce that Dr. Oisín Plumb has been awarded funding from The British Academy Neil Ker Memorial Fund. This support will facilitate his intriguing research into “The Macrobian Orcades: A View from Britain.” Congratulations. This research examines the representation of the ‘Orcades’ in Macrobian zonal maps found…
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The 7th International St Magnus Conference was an Outstanding Success, filled with Inspiring Discussions and Creative Exchanges
The 7th International Conference of the University of the Highlands Institute for Northern Studies (INS) took place at UHI Perth from April 15th to 17th and was praised by all attendees as a great success. Organised by INS Lecturers, Dr Oisín Plumb and Dr Paul Malgrati, the conference attracted speakers…
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INS Professor Delivers Annual Public Lecture at Queen’s University Belfast
Professor Mairéad Nic Craith from the University of the Highlands and Islands Institute for Northern Studies will deliver the annual public lecture titled “Irish and Ecology: How Language Enhances Empathy with the Environment” at Queen’s University Belfast on April 29th at 18:00. The presentation considers the potential role of Irish…
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Knowledge Exchange Programme 2026 Begins on Arran
Professor Alex Sanmark from the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, along with Viking burial expert Caroline Patterson, recently travelled to the Scottish island of Arran. They organised a two-day project with Alex Dickinson and his team at Mogabout, a company that offers unique tours across the Isle of Arran. This…
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Lecturer Granted Rare Access to Italian Archives
Dr. Oisín Plumb, a lecturer at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Italy for archival research, thanks to the generous funding from the Strathmartine Trust’s Sandeman Award. The purpose of the journey was to study manuscripts in three remarkable archives, with a…
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Embarking on a PhD Journey: A Student’s Adventure at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies
Join us as PhD candidate Shanna Bryman discusses her remarkable journey from Phoenix, Arizona, to research at the University of the Highlands and Islands Institute for Northern Studies. “I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona—about as far from the Scottish Highlands as you can get. My childhood obsession with ancient civilisations…
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St Magnus Conference Keynote Speakers Confirmed: Viking Researcher Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson & Scottish Poet Laureate, Professor Peter MacKay
Exciting news! The UHI Institute for Northern Studies has confirmed the keynote speakers for the 7th International St Magnus Conference. Join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to hear Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson from Uppsala University deliver her inspiring keynote address. Then don’t miss Scottish Poet Laureate, Professor Peter MacKay from St…
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Exciting Success at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies Islands Matter OCEAN Workshop!
The recent Islands Matter OCEAN Workshop hosted by the UHI Institute for Northern Studies has been celebrated as a brilliant success! Participants engaged in dynamic discussions and shared innovative ideas, highlighting the vital role islands play in our world today. The collaboration and enthusiasm displayed throughout the event truly made…
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Lecturer Dr Andrew Lind Awarded ALPINE Advanced HE Senior Fellowship
A huge congratulations to Dr Andrew Lind, lecturer at UHI’s Institute for Northern Studies. His remarkable achievements as Programme Leader for Early Modern European Studies and Head of Postgraduate Research have earned him well-deserved recognition with an Advanced HE Senior Fellowship. Advance HE Fellowships through ALPINE are available to all…
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