UHI Institute for Northern Studies

UHI Institute for Northern Studies Lecturer Dr Andrew Lind Awarded ALPINE Advanced HE Senior Fellowship Dr. Andrew Lind, lecturer at UHI’s Institute for Northern Studies, for his work as Programme Leader for Early Modern European Studies and Head of Postgraduate Research, has been awarded an Advanced…

Dr Andrew Lind in @theorkneynews.bsky.social

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Islands Matter & FSRS Faroese and Shetlandic Folklore 'Water Beings in the Faroese Folklore - Tradition and Change' by Professor Jóan Pauli Joensen Jóan Pauli Joensen is Professor of Ethnology and Culture History at the University of the Faroe Islands. He has written numerous articles in scientific periodicals and papers, and has published several books related to Faroese culture history and traditions. His most recent book, Bót og biti vol. 1&2, (Stock and Bite) is about the cuisine of the Faroe Islands. The book explores Faroese food culture within its wider historical and cultural context. Surveying a broad variety of sources, the book collects anecdotes, recipes, and interviews, exploring food and customs. 'From Fetlar to Foula - The Norse Roots of Shetland Folklore by Associate Professor Andrew Jennings Dr Andrew Jennings is an Associate Professor at UHI Institute for Northern Studies and has a particular research interest in the Early Medieval History of the Scottish Islands, with an emphasis on place-names and the Vikings. He wrote his PhD on 'Gael and Norse in Western Scotland c.795 to c.1000'. His other research interests include Island Studies, with a particular focus on the islands of the North Atlantic and the Baltic, the history of the North Atlantic between the years 500-1200, Norse Mythology, Folklore of the Northern Isles, Gaelic Culture, and the history of Shetland.

The joint @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies Islands Matter/Faroes Shetland Research Symposia online seminar is also now uploaded to our YouTube Channel.
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YouTube video by UHI Institute for Northern Studies Public Seminar Series Placing Women, Tracing Journeys Female Mobility and Social Bonds

'Placing Women, Tracing Journeys: Female Mobility and Social Bonds in the Norse Period' by @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies Tara Athanasiou Public Online Seminar uploaded to our You Tube Channel.

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Slide from the webinar by Tara Athanasioi.

And the second @insuhi.bsky.social webinar of the day : Female Mobilty and Social Bonds in the #Norse Period.

New book coming soon. Looking forward to my Belegexemplar!

A photo of a common seal. Illustrating descriptions of tales of metamorphising witches and selkies.

Attending the @insuhi.bsky.social online seminar on #Faroese and #Shetlandic #Folklore.

Creative Perspectives on Sustainable Nature-Culture Relationships by Ullrich Kockel, Riina Haanpää | Waterstones Buy Creative Perspectives on Sustainable Nature-Culture Relationships by Ullrich Kockel, Riina Haanpää from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on ...

Available now on Pre-Order. 'Creative Perspectives on Sustainable Nature-Culture Relationships: Beyond the Anthropocene'. Edited by UHI Institute for Northern Studies Professor Mairéad Nic Craith & Professor Ullrich Kockel and R Haanpää K Siivonen
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YouTube video by UHI Institute for Northern Studies OCEAN Workshop. Cross Pollination of Ideas for Resilient Futures

OCEAN workshop @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies recording now uploaded. Innovative marine planning; potential for science tourism; the nature of youth involvement the importance of tradition, and place, to the community. #islands #resilience

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Exciting Success at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies Islands Matter OCEAN Workshop! The recent Islands Matter OCEAN Workshop hosted by the UHI Institute for Northern Studies has been celebrated as a brilliant success! Participants engaged in dynamic discussions and shared innovati…

The recent Islands Matter OCEAN Workshop hosted by the @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies has been celebrated as a brilliant success! Read more in our blog.

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Lecturer Dr Andrew Lind Awarded ALPINE Advanced HE Senior Fellowship A huge congratulations to Dr Andrew Lind, lecturer at UHI’s Institute for Northern Studies. His remarkable achievements as Programme Leader for Early Modern European Studies and Head of Postgraduat…

Congratulations to Dr Andrew Lind, UHI Institute for Northern Studies. His remarkable achievements as PL Early Modern European Studies & Head of Postgraduate Research have earned him well-deserved recognition with an Advanced HE Senior Fellowship.

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Spring is here, so that must mean that the 7th UHI Institute for Northern Studies International St Magnus Conference is approaching fast.

➕ 15-17th April 2026
➕ Venue: UHI Perth

Register: tinyurl.com/yc4c2ufa

Islands Matter: #Faroese & #Shetlandic #Folklore
26 Feb, free online via @insuhi.bsky.social

Prof Jóan Pauli Joensen: “Water Beings in Faroese Folklore – Tradition & Change” & Prof Andrew Jennings: “From Fetlar to Foula – Norse Roots of Shetland Folklore”
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Very pleased to have made a contribution to this volume - searching for possible early medieval royal nunneries in Pictland.

Let’s get excited for Summer and our @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies Summer Course from June 15th to 19th, 2026! Places filling up fast. Register now

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The recovery of the Hildina Ballad from Foula. Don’t miss our latest online Faroes and Shetland Research Symposia seminar titled 'Hildina - 250 Years from Gutterm to Mareel'!
➕ 12.00 12th March 2026. UK time.
➕ Free online
➕ Book online
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Hi Dr Cook. Thanks for your interest in the volume. Not sure what the online options will be at the moment I'm afraid.

New book on pre-order - 'Royalty and Ritual: The Landscape of Power in Early Medieval Scotland and Europe' edited by Professor Alex Sanmark ( @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies), Dr Mark Hall, Professor Jane Geddes & Dr Oisin Plumb (UHI INS)

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Just a quick reminder....This Friday 20th February 2026.....The next @thinkuhi.bsky.social Islands Matter free online seminar.... UHI OCEAN: Cross-Pollination of Ideas for Resilient Futures.
➕ 1.30pm - 2.30pm UK Time
➕ Friday 20/02/26
➕ Free online
➕ Register through website

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DAY SYMPOSIUM: CELEBRATING THE STONE OF SCONE/DESTINY on 14 March 2026 comprises a day of papers at Perth Art Gallery, between 9.00am and 6.00pm, followed by an evening wine reception to visit the Stone on display in Perth Museum Scotland. Book now www.culturepk.org.uk/event/the-st...

Dr Iain Mac a'Phearsain @thinkuhi.bsky.social Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Islands Matter Seminar now uploaded to our website together with downloadable articles

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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…

The UHI Institute for Northern Studies Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland Conference, hosted UHI Perth on 10th February 2026, was an outstanding success and received much positive feedback from attendees. See blog for more

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Looks like a really good turnout for our free online seminar tomorrow 12th February 2026 at 1pm where Dr Iain MacPherson will be presenting his research 'Migrants on the Margins Matter: Three Scottish Gaelic Song-Poems from and about 19th Century Prince Edward Island'.

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Join us for a new UHI Islands Matter free online seminar titled 'Faroese & Shetlandic Folklore'.
➕ 26/02/26 1.00pm - 2.30pm UK time.
➕ Free
➕ Online, so you can access from anywhere in the world (if you have internet access)

Register: tinyurl.com/bdzd9czu

Thinking Inside the Box! The prevailing narrative about island education is too often one of deficit.

In his latest Substack post, Dr Andrew Jennings, UHI INS Associate Professor in Island Studies, discusses his thoughts on island education.

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Great turnout at the UHI Institute for Northern Studies' event, "Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland," which is currently taking place at UHI Perth.

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Join us for the next Islands Matter free online seminar....OCEAN: Cross-Pollination of Ideas for Resilient Futures.
➕ 1.30pm - 2.30pm UK Time
➕ Friday 20/02/26
➕ Free online
➕ Register through website

tinyurl.com/24hu2tfp

Just one week until UHI Institute for Northern Studies Mapping Identities Conference hosted at UHI Perth and online 10/02/2026. Full programme now confirmed. Still time to register www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...

Just a quick reminder.....Free Online Islands Matter Seminar....Dr Iain MacPherson @thinkuhi.bsky.social discusses his research, 'Migrants on the Margins Matter: Three Scottish Gaelic Song-Poems from and about the 19th Century Prince Edward Island.' 1.00pm 12/02/26 Register: tinyurl.com/3ducwu9p

Read Professor Mairéad Nic Craith and Professor Ullrich Kockel @thinkuhi.bsky.social in special issue reprint 'Religion & Planetary Crisis'.

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