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Category: Research
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Ministerial Visit Showcases Globally Significant Research at UHI Institute for Northern Studies
UHI Institute for Northern Studies welcomed Scottish Government Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy Stephen Gethins MSP to Orkney on Thursday 13 August. During the visit, the minister heard about the institute’s internationally significant research and teaching across areas including sustainable development, Scottish heritage and island studies. Professor Donna Heddle, Director of UHI…
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Celebrating the North: A Poetic Vision for the Future of Northern Studies
In February 2026, Cáit O’Neill McCullagh, Poet in Residence at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies (INS), led an engaging and inspiring workshop for staff and students. During this session, participants were encouraged to reflect deeply on their personal experiences and creative ideas. The workshop provided a supportive environment for…
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Navigating the Energy Transition: Professor Andrew Jennings Presents the Legacy and Challenges of the Shetland Model at the Energy Ethics Conference
On Thursday 5th August 2026, Professor of Island Studies Andrew Jennings of the University of the Highlands and Islands Institute for Northern Studies, presents a paper titled ‘The Shetland Model’ to the Infrastructures of Energy Panel at the ‘Energy Ethics 2026: Infrastructure of Energy Conference’. The online conference will be…
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Unveiling 18th Century Orkney: The Intriguing Story of Elspeth Bain & John Miller
Lynn Campbell, a lecturer and programme leader for the BA (Hons) in Culture and Heritage at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, is exploring the colourful history of 18th-century Orkney as part of her PhD research. Examining the kirk session minutes from four diverse parishes, such as Rousay and Egilsay,…
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INS PhD candidate chairs book launch event and presents at the SEDA Conference in September
UHI Institute for Northern Studies PhD candidate Niamh MacKenzie has a busy September, chairing a book event at 7pm-8pm September 3rd 2026 at The Protobello Bookshop to celebrate the book ‘Craftland’ by art historian and author James Fox and opening the Scottish Ecological Design Association on 18th September. Niamh’s PhD…
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Exploring 18th Century Orkney: Lynn Campbell’s in-depth study of resilient communities
Lynn Campbell, Lecturer and Programme lead for the BA (Hons) in Culture and Heritage at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, is diving deep into 18th-century Orkney for her PhD research. By examining kirk session minutes from four different parishes, including Rousay and Egilsay between 1733 and 1747, she’s uncovering…
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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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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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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…