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Category: Students
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Why are we obsessed with Viking ferocity? Because they lost!
UHI Institute for Northern Studies alumnus Stephen Barnaby discusses his research on the Vikings in our latest guest blog post. Consider this account, by a British monk, of an invasion of his own Christian land by waves of Germanic pagans: ‘…in the midst of the streets lay the tops of…
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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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UHI Institute for Northern Studies PhD Candidate Highlights Nature-Based Tourism Research at UArctic Congress 2026
UHI Institute for Northern Studies PhD candidate Maureen Whalen attended the UArctic Congress 2026 held in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands on 26-29th May 2026. The congress was titled Healthy Humans and Oceans in the Arctic and was hosted by the University of the Faroe Islands in partnership with the Ministry of…
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Canadian Staff & Students Explore Scottish Heritage and Connections During Orkney Visit
Staff and students from Trent University in Ontario visited the UHI Institute for Northern Studies in Orkney as the highlight of their Scottish Summer School programme. The Canadian students were exploring Scotland’s history and politics, with a specific focus on the connections between Scotland and Canada. Trent University is one…
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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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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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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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The Children’s Writer Who Fired My Love of all Things Viking
I’m incorrigible when it comes to this kind of thing. Last year marked the centenary of The National Library of Scotland. As part of the celebrations, NLS curated an exhibition called Dear Library – ongoing until 18th April – in which all and sundry were invited to submit their memories…
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Highlighting the BA (Hons) Culture and Heritage Course at the UHI Orkney School Taster Day
The University of the Highlands and Islands’ Institute for Northern Studies attended a taster day organised by UHI Orkney in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Orkney on January 20th 2026. The event provided young people from secondary schools in Orkney with an exciting opportunity to explore the courses available…
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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…