Don't miss the fascinating upcoming online seminar on 23rd October at 12 noon UK time. @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD candidate Evelyn Anderson will explore the provision of healthcare in Shetland before the establishment of the NHS. tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k

Autumn has been autumning the last few days in #Sutherland #Scotland today #Aurora

The 7th @thinkuhi.bsky.social International St Magnus Conference: 'Borne on a Carrying Stream' 15-17/04/26 UHI Perth. If you are considering submitting an abstract you only have a few hours left as we will be closing the call for papers at midnight tonight 30th September 2025. tinyurl.com/yc4c2ufa

PhD @thinkuhi.bsky.social candidate Shanna Bryman discusses her research on BBC Radio Shetland . Shanna is interviewed from 24.18 minutes into the broadcast of 25/09/25. Shanna's thesis provides a new approach, evaluating women in leadership roles in #Viking society www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for our week-long residential @thinkuhi.bsky.social Summer Course 2026. Held at UHI Perth, the theme is 'Stories Written in Stone: The People who Built Scotland'. Register: institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/25/i...

What does the future hold for the communities scattered across the Northern and Arctic islands? @thinkuhi.bsky.social Associate Professor Andrew Jennings follows up on the successful symposium held last week. #sustainability #islands #culture #geopolitics open.substack.com/pub/resilien...

Two further UHI Public Seminars organised in partnership with Perth Museum Scotland: ➕Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings Professor Ralph O'Connor. 7pm 22/10/25 ➕ Treasure Trove in Perthshire Dr Janel Fontaine 7pm 26/11/25 www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...

The full video of the symposium, The Future of Northern & Arctic Islands: 2050 and Beyond, is now available on our YouTube Channel. Geopolitics, building sustainable communities, the role of language, culture and heritage and recommendations for a successful island future. youtu.be/9yQs-Jm88hw?...

On a rather stormy crossing to the Island of Eigg for the @thinkuhi.bsky.social Tourism Knowledge Exchange Program , Dr Alex Sanmark and Dr Shane McLeod were escorted by some rather unexpected friends.

The @thinkuhi.bsky.social inaugural interdisciplinary symposium, "The Future of Northern and Arctic Islands: 2050 and Beyond," was a resounding success. The event attracted 78 delegates & featured international speakers from the Northern Hemisphere. institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/23/i...

This pilot project is part of the ongoing @thinkuhi.bsky.social Tourism Knowledge Exchange Program, which links research and scholarship with businesses, public agencies, and communities.

Professor Alex Sanmark and Dr Shane McLeod from the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, Viking and Early Medieval Studies, headed to the Scottish island of Eigg on September 18, 2025, to organise two days of work with The Isle of Eigg Guiding Company. institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/23/u...

Last week's @thinkuhi.bsky.social Public Seminar Series Lecture, "Robert Louis Stevenson at 175" by Jimm Simon, is now uploaded to our YouTube Channel for you to watch at your leisure. youtu.be/sSyQVUt53zo?...

Quick reminder @thinkuhi.bsky.social UHI free online symposium: The Future of Northern & Arctic Islands 2050 and Beyond. 19/09/25 1.00pm - 5.00pm UK Time. Looking at the registrations it looks like a good turnout is on the cards. Register tinyurl.com/2kpkrbt4

James Simon from @insuhi.bsky.social will explore how Stevenson’s reputation shifted, from “children’s author” to one of Scotland’s most enduring literary figures. A brilliant chance to see RLS in a new light. Register here 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr... #Explorathon25

Quick reminder...Free Public Online Seminar 18th September 2025 2.00pm. Robert Louis Stevenson at 175 by @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD candidate James Simon. Book online.... #literature tinyurl.com/az5vm9k7

Last week's Explorathon seminar: 'Exploring Arctic Pedagogy' by UHI Inverness lecturer Mark Lindley-Highfield and UHI Orkney Curriculum Leader Ali Hepburn is now online. youtu.be/3vPCbfsbeQ0?...

Dr Andrew Jennings @thinkuhi.bsky.social Associate Professor in Island Studies, is chairing a panel tonight (Tuesday 16/09/25) at the Virtual Island Summit at 7pm UK time. tinyurl.com/4uah982z

In the news @thinkuhi.bsky.social MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby, discusses his research on the Norse in Caithness #viking #History #intangibleheritage tinyurl.com/4mbmx9ct

Our first @thinkuhi.bsky.social Islands Matter online seminar is now open for registration. The topic is "The Impact of Islandness on Health Services: Shetland from 1908 to 1948," presented by UHI PhD candidate Evelyn Anderson. ➕ 12 midday 23/10/25 ➕ Free ➕ Online tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k

From Periphery to Powerhouse: Where Will Scotland's Islands be in 2050.....a new blog post from Dr Andrew Jennings, @thinkuhi.bsky.social Associate Professor in Island Studies, discussing future policy direction for Scotland's islands. open.substack.com/pub/resilien...

I'm excited to announce that I'll be sharing some findings of my PhD research at an online talk for UHI's Institute for Northern Studies on November 27, titled 'Families, Networks and Informants: The Making of Orkneyinga saga'. Click the link below to register!

We're thrilled to announce our fantastic series of free @thinkuhi.bsky.social online and in-person seminars, conferences, and symposia for 2025-26! Discover the full line-up on our website and secure your place today! www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...

Just a quick reminder that our @thinkuhi.bsky.social Explorathon seminar: 'Exploring Pedagogies: Arctic Pedagogy' is online tomorrow 10th September at 4pm . We are expecting a good turnout but there is still time to book a place. tinyurl.com/2n39frxt

Dr Andrew Jennings, @thinkuhi.bsky.social Associate Professor in Island Studies, has been invited to chair a panel at the Virtual Island Summit 2025 held on the 15-19 September 2025. www.islandinnovation.co/events/virtu...

What’s on next week at #Explorathon25? ☕ Wed 10 Sept – Café Sci @ Aberdeen Art Gallery ❄️ Wed 10 Sept – Arctic Pedagogy (online) 🚀 Sun 14 Sept – Discovery Day @ Elphinstone Hall All free (some booking needed) 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr... @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @insuhi.bsky.social

Research isn’t just in labs, it’s in everyday life. This September, #Explorathon25 makes research real across Scotland with family-friendly events and hands-on activities. See what’s coming up 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

We have had a number of requests to allow more time to accommodate those who were unavailable over the summer, so we have decided to extend the submission deadline for the St Magnus Conference to September 30th. institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/04/t...

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of PhD student Suzy Collyer @thinkuhi.bsky.social. In memory of Suzy, UHI Institute for Northern Studies has established the Suzy Collyer Prize. institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/03/a...

In this fascinating new blog post, @thinkuhi.bsky.social MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby, discusses his research into Norse place names and the history of Caithness in northern Scotland. institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/01/s...

Northern Lights last night. #Sutherland #Scotland Apologies for telegraph pole photo bombing. 🤣

Dr. Andrew Jennings, @thinkuhi.bsky.social UHI Associate Professor in Island Studies, has released a new publication titled "From Periphery to Powerhouse: A New Policy Paradigm for Scotland's Islands." #research #sustainablefuture dadosisland.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/main-app/pro...

A warm welcome to all our new and returning students.

🌊🐋 Dive into September with For the Love of Whales! Meet Hope the inflatable Humpback, hear real whale songs & meet the experts protecting these giants. 📅 1st–30th Sept | Oban 🔗 Full details: www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr... #Explorathon25 @insuhi.bsky.social

Fab. 😀

Proud of our PhD student Sarah Squire presenting on heritage and conviviality at Charles University Prague @insuhi.bsky.social @paulmalgrati.bsky.social

Great presentation by @maireadnc.bsky.social of the @insuhi.bsky.social on intangible heritage in Irish islands, at the #HerInDep conference, Charles University Prague.

Sarah Squire from @insuhi.bsky.social presenting her PhD research on land-based learning at the #HerInDep conference, Charles University Prague.

Free public online seminar - 'Hidden in Plain Sight: Recovering Female Leadership in the Viking Age' @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD researcher Shanna Bryman discusses roles of women in #viking society. 📌7.00pm 30/10/25. UK time. 📌Register using the webpage below tinyurl.com/2uwvp5wu

Ullrich Kockel from @insuhi.bsky.social presenting on heritage and displacement at Charles University Prague @paulmalgrati.bsky.social

The fourth episode of the Revue Ecossaise podcast is now live. This episode is about Scotland's place in Europe and is the start of a new series on Scotland and the Wider World, involving Dr Paul Malgrati @thinkuhi.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3wwbrxth

Join us for our first 2025 public lecture in partnership with Perth Museum. Uncovering Scotland's Earliest Textiles ➕ 7pm - 8pm September 24th 2025 ➕ Admission £7.50/£5.00 ➕ Booking essential through the website below ➕ Location: Perth Museum, Scotland www.culturepk.org.uk/event/uncove...

Between 27th and 29th August 2025, @thinkuhi.bsky.social INS will be attending the Heritage in Depopulated European Areas (HerInDep) Conference held in Prague. Live stream available institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/08/21/h...

Programme now confirmed. @thinkuhi.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Online Symposium: The Future of Northern and Arctic Islands: 2050 & Beyond is now open for registration on our webpage. 19/09/25 1pm - 5pm #research #islands @adammarkham.bsky.social www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...

The first of our free online public seminars is now available for registration: 'Robert Louis Stevenson at 175' by @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD Candidate Jimm Simon. ➕Start 2.00pm 18th September 2025. Finish 3.30pm ➕Register through website www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...

Quick reminder...Call for Papers for @thinkuhi.bsky.social 7th International St Magnus Conference. 15th-17th April 2026. Theme: Borne on a Carrying Stream: How Water has Shaped Heritage, Identity and Power. Deadline for submission: 31st August 2025. www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-... #research

Get ready for an exciting adventure this September as Explorathon 2025 is coming your way!🚀 Read more 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/news/2025-ne... #Explorathon25 #MakingResearchReal @uofglasgow.bsky.social | @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social | @dundee.ac.uk | @insuhi.bsky.social

For the fourth year in a row, postgraduate students say UHI is the BEST in Scotland for student satisfaction! In the national 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey we’ve achieved an overall satisfaction rate of 91%, the highest of any Scottish university: bit.ly/4oAS6fV #ThinkUHI

Just a quick reminder....The next Viking and Early Medieval Studies (VEMS) event - St Magnus Symposium.... ➕ Theme: Settlement ➕ Venue: UHI Perth and live stream ➕ Date 15/10/25. 11.00am - 4.00pm ➕ Free See website to register. www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...

Weather is just perfect at the moment....planning a trip to Duncansby Head at the weekend....and possibly the Helmsdale Highland Show to follow. So much to do, so much to do 😀@thinkuhi.bsky.social