UHI North, West and Hebrides

Celebrating World Ecology Day 🌍 🌱 At UHI North, West, and Hebrides, our Environmental Research Institute team innovates to support a sustainable future. By developing advanced monitoring techniques, ERI researchers are working to understand how renewable energy projects impact ecosystems, species, and habitats. From studying predator-prey dynamics to exploring resource impacts, their work is crucial for minimising environmental effects and informing better decision-making for our planet. Read more about some of their work here: https://linktr.ee/uhi_nwh #ThinkUHI #UHINWH #WorldEcologyDay #SustainableFuture #Research

It’s Heritage Careers Week and we are joining in awareness raising of the breadth of roles and range of pathways available within the heritage sector 🏰📚 Meet Karen 👋 Karen, a first-year BA (Hons) Archaeology student with UHI North, West, and Hebrides, shares her inspiring journey back into academics after a 20-year break. Based in Glasgow, Karen studies fully online through the Stornoway campus and finds the mix of learning styles and strong support from her lecturers invaluable. 🌄 Why UHI? “I initially completed the access course which gave me confidence to study again after a twenty-year break. I had such a good experience during the access course that UHI felt like the obvious choice. I also appreciated that I could learn fully online” 📚 Favourite Course Highlights? "The variety of topics in just one year has been brilliant! And seeing a good mark after tackling a tricky essay is so rewarding!" ➕ Support from Lecturers? “Every lecturer has their own style—some are fantastic storytellers, some really challenge you, and others are great at getting the class involved. I've had prompt replies to questions, even on a Friday night!” 🌱 Advice for Future Students: “Returning to study was nerve-wracking, but it’s the best decision I’ve made. Don’t let age hold you back—there’s a fantastic mix of perspectives, and the support is incredible!” Discover our programs in Gaelic, Archaeology, Humanities, and Social Sciences—each enriched by the unique heritage, history, and identity of our region. Learn more about these opportunities below ⬇️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ed5U4ah6 #HeritageCareersWeek #ThinkUHI #UHINWH #WhereLearningMeansMore

It’s Heritage Careers Week and we are joining in awareness raising of the breadth of roles and range of pathways available within the heritage sector 🏰📚 Meet Anthony 👋 Anthony Bird completed a BSc Environment and Heritage Studies at UHI North, West and Hebrides and has since carved an incredible career in ecology and ornithology. Now, as the owner and Principal Ecologist of WDEC (Wildlife, Development, Ecology, and Conservation), Tony’s journey to becoming a self-employed ecologist is inspiring. ✨ Career Highlights: “Contributing to the Water Vole Conservation Handbook and starting my own practice and making a difference in wildlife conservation” 🌄 Why UHI? “UHI taught me everything I needed to succeed. I had fantastic lecturers with the enthusiasm to power my ambition” ➕ Best thing about studying at UHI: “I had access to the best environmental and historical laboratory anyone could wish for. From Perth to Shetland, from Dornoch to Skye” 🌱 Future Aspirations: “To leave the world a little better than I found it” Discover our programs in Gaelic, Archaeology, Humanities, and Social Sciences—each enriched by the unique heritage, history, and identity of our region. Learn more about these opportunities below ⬇️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ed5U4ah6 #HeritageCareersWeek #ThinkUHI #UHINWH #WhereLearningMeansMore

Congratulations to Professor Stuart Gibb, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange at UHI North, West and Hebrides and Director of the Environmental Research Institute, who has joined the UN's Sustainable Development Solutions Network leadership council. Professor Gibb shared, “It’s humbling to work alongside some of the brightest minds, all focused on finding real solutions for global sustainable development.” UHI joined the SDSN in 2021, connecting with over 1,900 institutions worldwide to promote high-quality education and research in sustainable development. 🌍

This week, we’re excited to participate in #HeritageCareersWeek, a campaign encouraging people to explore diverse career paths in the heritage sector and discover the range of roles that bring our history to life 🏰📚 At UHI North, West & Hebrides, we’re proud to support students as they prepare to join workforces dedicated to preserving Scotland’s historic environment. We will be sharing inspiring stories from our students and insights from our team who are passionate about the heritage field! Discover our programs in Gaelic, Archaeology, Humanities, and Social Sciences—each enriched by the unique heritage, history, and identity of our region. Learn more about these opportunities below ⬇️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ed5U4ah6 #HeritageCareersWeek #ThinkUHI #UHINWH #WhereLearningMeansMore UHI NWH - Benbecula Campus Ceòlas Cnoc Soilleir UHI NWH Uist Art School UHI Archaeology Institute Uist Unearthed DYW Scotland

"I chose this course because I wanted to expand my understanding of adventure and become a better advocate for our industry. The degree has been packed full of great content. I have learned such a lot and I’ve been able to apply it. In the months ahead, I will be going to Knoydart to carry out sessions, I will go to Badaguish to use technology to enhance experiences in sports and I am involved in a Family Cycling Festival with the Fort William Foxes and West Highland Wheelers." Rhiannan MacIntosh, Adventure Tourism Management 🚲⛰️ Make a career out of your passion with the School of Adventure Studies! ➕ Join our upcoming School of Adventure Studies open day: https://lnkd.in/e5MhScQ2 📧 Book a one to one appointment to chat - email us on marketing.nwh@uhi.ac.uk #ThinkUHI #UHINWH #WhereLearningMeansMore #College #University

Susan MacLean, Engagement Manager at UHI North, West, and Hebrides, has contributed to the Colleges Scotland 24 in 24 blog series. This series highlights the diverse and impactful work of Scotland's 24 colleges, showcasing their contributions throughout 2024. #UHINWH #ThinkUHI

Supporting Rural Communities 📰 "Communities are the beating heart of the Highlands and Islands, and we needed to create the capacity to better meet their needs." Check out Engagement Manager Susan MacLean’s piece for Colleges Scotland's 24 in 24 blog series! Discover how UHI North, West and Hebrides is supporting rural communities through flexible learning, boosting local opportunities, and staying connected across the region. #ThinkUHI #UHINWH #LoveScotlandsColleges #blog

"I love being able to live, work and study in Uist. It has allowed me to develop my art practice in the place I am from and the influence of the islands, our local community, and the culture is what makes the Art courses so unique." Sian Swinton, BA Fine Art 🖼️ Do you want to start you career in the creative arts? ➕ Join our upcoming Creative Arts online information session: ➕ Book a one to one appointment to chat - email us on marketing.nwh@uhi.ac.uk #ThinkUHI #UHINWH #WhereLearningMeansMore #College #University

➕Digging deeper into History with Dr Rebecca Rennell at the Association for Heritage Interpretation Conference 2024 in Glasgow. Dr Rennell spoke about the awarding winning Uist Unearthed app which is part of the Uist Virtual Archaeology Project and led by our archaeologists based at Cnoc Soilleir our campus in Uist. Dr Rennell said, 'It was great to meet so many heritage interpretation professional and hear about the new and exciting ways people are engaging new audiences. I was really pleased to share some of our learning and experiences from working on Uist Unearthed.' You can find out more about the project and studying Archaeology with us here - https://ow.ly/oYc250TLA5O #ThinkUHI #UHINWH #Heritage #Interpretation #archaeology #Uist #outerhebrides #uistunearthed