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.
View all our research centres and their work by visiting 'Research Units' and clicking on the unit you are interested in.
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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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations from the last five years
Profiles
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Searching Northwards for Spring Barley Varieties adapted to Northeast Scotland
Creissen, H. (PI)
23/03/26 → 2/04/29
Project: Research
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The Many Lives of Cardboard
Thomas, A. (CoI), Razzall, L. (PI) & Boast, H. (CoI)
1/02/26 → 31/05/27
Project: Research
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Investigating whether a One Health approach can be used to address load reduction of pharmaceuticals under the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
Niemi, L. M. (PI) & Gibb, S. (CoI)
1/11/25 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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Active peatland and peatland condition: NatureScot Research Report 1404
Andersen, R., Bischoff, M., Johnstone, H. & Large, D. J., 27 May 2026, 53 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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A decade of continuous Rockall Trough transport observations using moorings and gliders
Burmeister, K., Jones, S. C., Fraser, N. J., Fox, A. D., Cunningham, S. A., Drysdale, L. A., Inall, M. E., Dotto, T. S. & Holliday, N. P., 16 Jan 2026, In: Ocean Science. 22, 1, p. 167-185 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Grower Perspective on the Modern Integrated Pest Management Paradigm
Byrne, J., Creissen, H., Lillywhite, R., Thorne, F. & Walsh, L., 10 Mar 2026, In: Agriculture. 16, 6, 19 p., 634.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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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Artist Talk: Listening to the Landscape with Neil Davidson
Davidson, N. (Speaker)
7 Mar 2026Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Oral presentation
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Underwater AI - visit from Tim Rensen, NZ
Arthur, G. (Member)
23 Mar 2026 → 27 Mar 2026Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of External academic engagement - Hosting an academic visitor
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Design Lab #1 - Northern Connections
Permar, R. (Contributor) & Carden, S. (Contributor)
23 Mar 2026 → 26 Mar 2026Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement
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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Exploring the eco-hydrological and predator movement effects of floating roads in the context of forest to bog restoration in the Flow Country
McHenry, R. H. (Author), Andersen, R. (Supervisor), 26 Jan 2026Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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Peatland Afforestation: Effects and Restoration
Hughes, R. D. (Author), Andersen, R. (Supervisor), 22 Jan 2026Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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A Mixed Methods Study on the Delivery of Green Health Interventions within Psychiatric Healthcare Settings
McElroy, E. R. (Author), Gorely, T. (Supervisor), 13 Jan 2026Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Research (awarded by UHI)
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