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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 1d

Just a quick reminder of the @thinkuhi.bsky.social public seminar Perth Museum Scotland 7.00pm - 8.00pm 22/10/25. Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings by Professor Ralph O'Connor. Book online through our webpage.

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 1d

Explorathon 2025 was quite a success. Thanks to all who took part. @thinkuhi.bsky.social

Explorathon - Making Research Real @ernscot.bsky.social · 1d

🎬 It’s a wrap!

Over 10,000 people joined Explorathon 2025 events across Scotland to celebrate the power of research. 💡

Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers, uni teams & partners! 💛

@uofglasgow.bsky.social @dundee.ac.uk @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
@insuhi.bsky.social

#MakingResearchReal

UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 1d

This week, we welcome staff and students from Malmö University to #Orkney. The focus of the visit will be on utilising cultural heritage and history to enhance the tourism industry in both Sweden and Orkney. @thinkuhi.bsky.social

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Welcomes Academic Delegation from Malmö University

The UHI Institute for Northern Studies is delighted to welcome staff and students from Malmö University in Sweden to Orkney from 8th to 11th October 2025. This will be their third visit to Orkney f…

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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Kath Page @orkat3.bsky.social · 7d

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

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

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

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Good Evening Shetland - 25/09/2025 - BBC Sounds

Local news and weather, What's On?, Fish Report and Job Spot.

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 13d

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...

Institute for Northern Studies Summer Course 2026 Now Open for Registration

Stories Written in Stone: The People who Built Scotland Date: 15-19 June 2026 Venue: UHI Perth, Scotland, UK Following on from the success of the 2025 INS Summer Course, we are delighted to announc…

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 13d

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

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An Archipelago of Futures: Navigating the Tides of Change for Northern & Arctic Islands

What does the future hold for the communities scattered across the Northern and Arctic islands?

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

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

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

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.

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Inaugural Interdisciplinary Symposium. The Future of Northern and Arctic Islands: 2050 and Beyond.

YouTube video by UHI Institute for Northern Studies

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 15d

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.
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Inaugural Interdisciplinary Symposium a Resounding Success

The inaugural interdisciplinary symposium, “The Future of Northern and Arctic Islands: 2050 and Beyond,” organised by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Institu…

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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 15d

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.

UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 15d

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.
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UHI Viking and Early Medieval Studies Pilot Programme Begins on the Island of Eigg

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 t…

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 15d

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...

UHI Viking and Early Medieval Studies Pilot Programme Begins on the Island of Eigg

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 t…

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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Public Seminar Series: Robert Louis Stevenson at 175 by Jimm Simon

YouTube video by UHI Institute for Northern Studies

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Explorathon - Making Research Real @ernscot.bsky.social · 21d

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

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 21d

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

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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Explorathon 2025 Seminar - Arctic Pedagogy

YouTube video by UHI Institute for Northern Studies

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Scorries and sagas – Caithness’s proud Nordic past in the spotlight

Stephen Barnaby, a UHI Institute for Northern Studies student who moved to Thurso as a youngster, shares his research about Norse culture in Caithness

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 27d

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

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 28d

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.

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From Periphery to Powerhouse: Where Will Scotland's Islands Be in 2050?

The title of a recent policy brief from the University of the Highlands and Islands, From Periphery to Powerhouse: A New Policy Paradigm for Scotland's Islands, points to an ambitious vision.

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Tom Fairfax @tcfairfax.bsky.social · 29d

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!

UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 29d

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-...

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