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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Mar 21

Delighted to be involved in this PhD project!

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Featured Researcher - SGSAH Research

Each month, we offer the spotlight to one of our researchers to exhibit their research projects in more detail.

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Alastair McIntosh @alastairmci.bsky.social · Aug 30

What a fine gesture by the English archaeologist of the Calanais Stones, Gerald Ponting. This is what it looks like to have respect for a community where you have been a guest. If visiting the Isle of Lewis, its community museums are a must, not least at Ravenspoint.
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‘Why I am taking an ancient axehead back to Hebrides after 40 years’

For Gerald Ponting, an expert in the archaeology of the Outer Hebrides, it is time to take the little axe home.

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Mairéad Nic Craith @maireadnc.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Mairéad Nic Craith @maireadnc.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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Paul Malgrati @paulmalgrati.bsky.social · Aug 12

Approaching deadline: Call for Papers from UHI Institute for Northern Studies inviting presentations in Scottish studies at its 7th Internationak St Magnus Conference (15-17 April 2026).

The theme is “Water” – deadline for submissions is 31 August.

The 7th International St Magnus Conference Call for Papers

Theme: “Borne on a Carrying Stream”: How Water has Shaped Heritage, Identity and Power The Institute for Northern Studies, UHI, is proud to announce the seventh International St Magnus …

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jul 30

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INS PhD Student Published in North Ronaldsay Booklet

University of the Highlands and Islands Institute for Northern Studies PhD researcher Niamh Mackenzie discusses how the continued maintenance of the unique North Ronaldsay drystane dyke can be seen…

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · Jul 30

Delighted to announce that Cáit O’Neill McCullagh has been appointed Poet in Residence in recognition of her exceptional contributions to literature @thinkuhi.bsky.social

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jul 29

Congratulations, Cáit!

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jul 29

Great news!

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Research - Poet in Residence

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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · Jul 13

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jul 10

The video of an international online panel on "Climate Resilience: A conversation about Dùthchas" is now available via the link below!
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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jul 9

Interesting report on the many aspects of place, belonging and relational pedagogy:

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jun 20

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · Jun 19

'The world’s islands, which are often perceived as isolated, vulnerable places, are quietly emerging as global crucibles of innovation.'

New Substack Resilient Islands series by @thinkuhi.bsky.social Dr Andrew Jennings Associate Professor in Island Studies

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Welcome to Resilient Islands: Pioneers on the Cutting Edge of a World all at Sea!

Charting Innovation, Adaptation, and Sustainable Island Futures

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jun 18

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · Jun 9

Just a few days to go until Renaissance and Early Modern Research Alliance (REMRA) online conference 11-13 June 2025
➕ Launch of Early Modern European Studies MLitt course & discussion on Friday 13th June 2025.
➕ Full programme tinyurl.com/4n4ubsw4
➕ Book your place tinyurl.com/msnts2xm

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jun 5

Presenting remotely at #SIEF2025 on „putting the Wright in #unwriting“ is Alex Gibbon from the UHI‘s Institute for Northern Studies

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jun 5

Education outside the classroom: Sarah Squire from the Institute for Northern Studies, UHI, presenting to the #PlaceWisdom panel at #SIEF2025

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jun 5

At #SIEF2025 Aberdeen chairing #PlaceWisdom panel. First up is Niamh MacKenzie from the UHI‘s Institute for Northern Studies with a paper on „wild ethics“.

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jun 2

Don‘t see much moving as the next generation of researchers keep on citing him without ever having read the book.

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · Jun 1

Anderson didn‘t reference Max Weber, who came up with the concept of „imagined community“ some 60 years earlier …

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Creative Ethnology @creativeethnology.bsky.social · May 28

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Cateran Ecomuseum Cultural Heritage Story Map Launched Following UHI Assessment Report

In 2022 UHI Archaeology Institute and UHI Institute for Northern Studies were awarded grant funding from the University of the Highlands and Islands to undertake a cultural heritage assessment for …

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