Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The University of the Highlands and Islands gives you the chance to do something different; something special. Our network of colleges and research centres, spread across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, offers you a natural, supportive environment for studying at university and achieving your ambitions. You can study degrees and postgraduate courses at one of our academic partner colleges, or online from a distance, or you can undertake research at one of our specialist centres.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Profiles
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Restoring Shetland's Marlie Meadows
Giesler, R. (PI), Allan, K. (Researcher) & Harlow, L. (Researcher)
1/04/25 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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SAIC Plankton Predict
Davidson, K. (PI), Arthur, G. (PI) & Whyte, C. (PI)
10/09/24 → 9/12/25
Project: Research
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A Different Gravitation: Acceptance of Authentic Selves, Becoming Through Doing, and Support Through Connection Within a Highland Skatepark.
Todd, M. & Archer, M., 19 Feb 2025, In: Leisure Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A DNA-based investigation of endolithic community succession on shells of the limpet Patella depressa Pennant 1777
Wyness, A. J., Oróstica, M., Monsinjon, J. R. & McQuaid, C. D., 1 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 587, 9 p., 152103.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adverse impacts of off-road vehicles on coastal dune vegetation are widespread, substantial, and long-lasting : Evidence from a global meta-analysis of sandy beach-dune systems
Schlacher, T. A., Weston, M. A., Orchard, S., Kelaher, B. P., Maslo, B., Dugan, J. E., Hubbard, D. M., Costa, L., Bishop, M. J., Kostoglu, K. N., Gilby, B. L., Henderson, C. J., Amaro, T., Lucrezi, S., Crosby, C., Elliott, M., Emery, K. A., Lucia, F., Hesp, P. A. & Kirsty, H. & 8 others, , 1 Jan 2025, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 312, 14 p., 109038.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)18 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Shetland Islands dominant marine biotope map 2023
Riley, T. (Creator), UHI Research Repository, 18 Apr 2024
Dataset
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Peat characteristic data from Blanket Peatland in the Flow Country, Caithness and Sutherland, 2018
Marshall, C. (Creator), Andersen, R. (Creator), Sterk, H. P. (Creator), Gilbert, P. J. (Creator) & Large, D. J. (Creator), Natural Environment Research Council, 27 Sept 2021
DOI: 10.5285/3458e0b9-5002-4ddb-bcb3-1c7fb08fb70b
Dataset
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Environmental monitoring data from upland and lowland blanket peatland in the Flow Country, Scotland, 2017-2019
Marshall, C. (Creator), Andersen, R. (Creator), Sterk, H. P. (Creator) & Gilbert, P. J. (Creator), Natural Environment Research Council, 29 Apr 2021
DOI: 10.5285/1be4eef2-0591-4073-bae2-e00b6ff4462f
Dataset
Activities
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Under the Scissors - A Student-led Climate Conversation Project
McInnes, K. (Speaker)
9 Jan 2025Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Oral presentation
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Marine Restoration and Action
Riley, T. (Speaker)
7 Feb 2025Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Oral presentation
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Scottish Regional Marine Planning Forum 2025
Giesler, R. (Participant), Shucksmith, R. (Participant) & Allan, K. (Participant)
28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Impacts
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Bioenergy-Technology Innovation Needs Assessment
Stanley, M. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy Impacts
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Fisheries closed areas for scallop dredging
Shelmerdine, R. L. (Participant) & Mouat, B. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy Impacts, Other Impacts
Student theses
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Understanding how microbial community contributes to wastewater treatment performance in constructed wetlands within Scotch whisky distilleries
Cakin, I. (Author), Taggart, M. (Supervisor), Morrissey, B. (Supervisor), Marcello, L. (Supervisor) & Gaffney, P. (Supervisor), 8 Jan 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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Inhabited perspectives on the North Coast 500: Re-making local heritage in touristed communities of the Scottish Highlands
Grant, J. M. (Author), Robertson, I. J. M. (Supervisor) & Dean, L. (Supervisor), 8 May 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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Forged in Fire: An anthracological investigation of woodland management and fuel selection for Iron Age metalworking at Culduthel, Invernesshire, UK
Marinoni, S. (Author), Timpany, S. (Supervisor) & Carruthers, M. (Supervisor), 17 May 2024Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Research (awarded by UHI)
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