Category: Research
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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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Popular Mapping Identities Conference was a Great Success.
The UHI Institute for Northern Studies Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland Conference, hosted at UHI Perth on 10th February 2026, was an outstanding success and received much positive feedback from attendees. The Mapping Identities project, developed by Dr. Andrew Lind and Dr. Oisin Plumb at UHI INS, was completed…
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Important New Islands Matter OCEAN Workshop Date Confirmed
The date for a new series of workshops focused on the O.C.E.A.N research theme of our UArctic Thematic Network has been confirmed for February 20, 2026. The workshops will be spread over two days and will involve a mix of meetings with people involved in the fisheries in Shetland and…
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Pioneering Arctic Island Research
The UHI Institute for Northern Studies has led innovative research since its establishment in 2007, examining development impacts while actively influencing economic and social policies in the Arctic and Northern Islands. In September 2025, the inaugural interdisciplinary symposium titled “The Future of Northern & Arctic Islands: 2050 and Beyond” took…
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In the Footsteps of Orkney’s Most Notorious Pirate
The UHI Institute for Northern Studies in partnership with the J. Gow Distillery is pleased to announce the launch of the John Gow Heritage Trail, a significant new heritage trail in Orkney. The trail tells the story of John Gow, Orkney’s most renowned eighteenth-century pirate, and the locations associated with…
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Post Doctoral Research Associate Celebrates Prestigious Award
UHI Institute for Northern Studies Post Doctoral Research Associate, Dr Shane McLeod, has been awarded the prestigious Murray Prize for History 2025. The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland presents an award every two years to recognise the best paper featuring original research on the history of Scotland, specifically from the…
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INS Researchers Highlight Research at the Exciting SSNS 2025 Conference!
Staff and students from the University of the Highlands and Islands Institute for Northern Studies gathered at the Scottish Society for Northern Studies Day Conference in Arbroath on 22nd November 2025. The conference showcased fascinating insights into Scotland’s Viking and Early Medieval period, with Professor Alex Sanmark inspiring attendees with…
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Student Celebrates PhD Triumph
The UHI Institute for Northern Studies is pleased to announce that PhD candidate Adele Lidderdale has successfully completed her viva, requiring only minor corrections, and is now eligible to be awarded her doctorate. Adele is a researcher from Orkney who conducted a study on the implementation of Scotland’s first National…
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The Gaelic Bagpiping Tradition: Did it Stay Truer to its Roots in Nova Scotia than in Scotland
In this blog, UHI Institute for Northern Studies student, Hazel Gunn, studying BA Hons in Culture and Heritage, outlines the findings of her research. The Gaelic tradition of bagpiping in Nova Scotia began with the arrival of people from the Highlands and Islands who emigrated to escape from poverty and…
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