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Exploring Cultural Identity: Professor Mairéad Nic Craith to Present at Royal Irish Academy Conference on Borders and Boundaries
Mairéad Nic Craith, Professor of Folklore at the University of the Highlands and Islands Institute for Northern Studies, is presenting at the Royal Irish Academy’s one-day conference titled ‘Borders and Boundaries: An Interdisciplinary Exploration’ on the 9th June 2026. Mairéad’s presentation is entitled ‘Cultural Identity and the ‘Flat World’ Fallacy.”…
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Institute for Northern Studies Andrew Jennings Awarded Professorial Title by UHI
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has awarded Dr Andrew Jennings the title of Professor of Island Studies in recognition of his outstanding contributions to teaching, research, academic leadership, and regional impact. The appointment reflects UHI’s distinctive approach to recognising academic excellence across a range of pathways, including…
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The Kame of Isbister: A First Millennium Stronghold on the Edge of the World
Dr Andrew Jennings, Associate Professor in Island Studies at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies writes………. There are some archaeological sites that lodge in the imagination and refuse to leave. For me, the Kame of Isbister has been one of those sites for years. A 38-metre high rocky headland of…
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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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