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Professor Alex Sanmark and Dr Oisin Plumb Major New Publication Now on Pre-Order
‘Royalty and Ritual: The Landscape of Power in Early Medieval Scotland and Europe’ edited by Professor Alex Sanmark (UHI Institute for Northern Studies), Dr Mark Hall, Professor Jane Geddes and Dr Oisin Plumb (UHI INS) is now available for pre-order from Sidestone Press This interdisciplinary research project was carried out…
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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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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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Displaying the Past: Museum Studies Short Course Now Open for Applications
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in a museum? We’re thrilled to offer a fantastic module that provides you with first-hand experience in this fascinating field! “Displaying the Past: Museum Studies” invites students to dive deep into the world of museums and explore the diverse ways they…
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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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