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Academic Qualifications
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Academic Qualifications
Dr Ragnhild Ljosland has been a lecturer with the University of the Highlands and Islands since 2009, initially with the Centre for Nordic Studies and later with the UHI Archaeology Institute. Her academic background is in Scandinavian language and literature, graduating from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2008 with a PhD in sociolinguistics.
Since joining UHI, Ragnhild Ljosland has continued researching linguistic and sociolinguistic topics, as well as literature and runology. She publishes on a range of topics, such as Orkney and Shetland dialect grammar, historical sociolinguistics, Scots language, runic inscriptions, contemporary language policy, and Orkney literature.
Research Expertise
Sociolinguistics, linguistics, dialect studies, Orkney and Shetland studies, Scots, dialect literature, runes, Norwegian language.
Teaching Expertise
Dr Ljosland teaches the following modules on the MLitt level:
- The Orkney and Shetland Tongues (module leader)
- Orkney and Shetland Literature (module leader)
- Runology and Old Norse (module leader)
On BA Scottish Cultural Studies :
- Languages on the Edge (module leader)
- Scotland's Music (module leader)
- Runes: Voices from the Past (module leader)
- Tradition, Custom and Belief (module leader)
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Lingua franca, prestisjespråk og forestilt fellesskap: Om engelsk som akademisk språk i Norge. Et kasusstudium i bred kontekst. / Lingua franca, prestige and imagined communities: English as an academic language in Norway. A case study in its broader context., Norwegian Research Council
Award Date: 1 Jan 2008
Keywords
- P Philology. Linguistics
- PE English
- PD Germanic languages
- PN0441 Literary History
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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Ola Gorie Jewellery Strategic Marketing Development (Stage 1 & 2)
Lee, D. (PI), Thomas, A. (PI) & Ljosland, R. (Researcher)
6/07/20 → 31/03/22
Project: Consultancy
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AHRC Scoping Study for a Corpus Based Grammatical Investigation of Orkney and Shetland Dialect
Ljosland, R. (PI)
1/02/12 → 31/10/12
Project: Research
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Like Driftwood Taking Root: Folk-Onomastic Origin Legends from the Orkney Islands
Ljosland, R., 10 Jun 2026, In: Folklore. 137, 2, p. 257-281 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Answered, she spoke it for weakness of her owne flesh, and for feare of her lyfe. Giving voice to the witches
Ljosland, R., 11 Mar 2025, Hospitable Linguistics: Alternative, Indigenous and Critical Approaches to Language Research and Language Encounters. Faraclas, N., Vellupilai, V. & Storck, A. (eds.). Degruyter, (Multilingual Matters).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Giving voice to the victims of the Orkney witchcraft trials: 'Answered, she spoke it for weakness of her owne flesh, and for feare of her lyfe'
Ljosland, R., 24 Sept 2024, Hospitable Linguistics: Alternative, Indigenous and Critical Approaches to Language Research and Language Encounters. p. 306-312 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Practice Theory and Runic Artefacts: New Interpretations of Two Runic Amulets from the Orkney Islands
Ljosland, R. & McArthur, C., 30 Oct 2024, Runrön : Blandade Runstudier 26. Uppsala, Vol. 26. (Runrön).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Viking Hiking and Other Time Travel
Ljosland, R., 6 Mar 2024, Viking Heritage and History in Europe . Ellis-Nilsson, S. & Nyzell, S. (eds.). Routledge, (Critical Heritages of Europe).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Viking Hiking and Other Time Travel1
Ljosland, R., 6 Mar 2024, Viking Heritage and History in Europe: Practices and Re-creations. Taylor and Francis Ltd., p. 37-54 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Scots and Nynorsk: A Comparison of Two Language Movements' Struggle for Recognition in Higher Education
Ljosland, R., 2021, Language Matters in Higher Education Contexts: Policy and Practice. Apelgren, B.-M., Eriksson, A.-M. & Jamsvi, S. (eds.). Leiden/Boston: Brill, Vol. 22. p. 151-169 19 p. (Critical Issues in the Future of Learning and Teaching; vol. 22).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Open AccessFile174 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Highlands and Islands Student Association Awards 2017: Best Research or Dissertation Supervisor
Ljosland, R. (Recipient), 29 Sept 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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New Mediaeval and Norse gallery at Orkney Museum
Ljosland, R. (Consultant)
24 Jan 2025 → 26 Jan 2025Activity: Consultancy
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Rune poster for Maeshowe visitor centre
Ljosland, R. (Consultant)
7 Feb 2025 → 11 Feb 2025Activity: Consultancy
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Northern Narratives
Ljosland, R. (Participant)
11 Jun 2025 → 13 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Taking time travel from hobby to tourism business
Ljosland, R. (Speaker)
18 Sept 2025Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Invited talk
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36th Field Runologists' Meeting
Ljosland, R. (Organiser)
20 Oct 2025 → 22 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Witches in Word Not Deed
Ljosland, R. (Speaker)
26 Apr 2025Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Invited talk
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Tru og meining i gamal tid Episode 96: Haugbu og haugbrot på Orknøyane
Ljosland, R. (Speaker)
28 Aug 2025Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Podcast or webinar
Press/Media
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Celebrating George Mackay Brown #BookWeekScotland
15/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Digital scarf marks 100 years since death of Orcadian writer George Mackay Brown
12/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Impacts
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Kirkwall Township Heritage Initiative Viking Walk
Ljosland, R. (Participant), Sanmark, A. (Participant), Heddle, D. (Participant), Whitworth, V. (Participant), Barbara, C. (Participant), Owen, O. (Participant), Barrett, J. (Participant) & Gee, C. (Participant)
Impact: Economic or commercial Impacts