Profil personnel
Research Interests
- Rural and islands: policy, governance and development
- Land reform and community land ownership
- Sustainability education and skills development
- Online education
Dr Eilidh MacPhail, Programme Leader for the MSc Sustainability and Rural Regeneration, and the MRes Sustainability, teaches across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Her teaching and research interests focus on rural and island areas, with a focus on public policy and governance, community development, and land reform and community land ownership.
Online education and sustainability skills development are also areas of interest, with over 15 years experience working in these areas, and she has also supported initiatives to improve staff capabilities around student mental health. Eilidh’s work underpins UHI’s mission to support sustainable, inclusive development across rural and island regions.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Governance, University of Strathclyde (Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded) ‘The Europeanisation of the Scottish Executive: exploring variations across different modes of governance’, with a focus on the Structural Funds, State Aid, Employment and Social Inclusion
- MSc Public Policy, University of Strathclyde
- MA European Political and Administrative Studies, College of Europe, Bruges
- MA (Hons) European Studies, University of Aberdeen
Teaching Expertise
Current:
Introduction to Land Reform and Community Land Ownership (SCQF 7)
Exploring the Urban and Rural: Place, People and Policies (SCQF 8)
Understanding the Policy Environment (SCQF 11)
Working with Communities (SCQF 11)
MSc Research Dissertation (Sustainability Studies) (SCQF 11)
Previous
Community-based Economic Development
Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the EU
Social Enterprise and the Social Economy
Scottish Government and Politics
Introduction to British Politics
Understanding Social Policy
Les positions extérieures
External Examiner: PG Cert Online Teaching, University of Derby
sept. 2025 → …
Expertise relative aux objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies
En 2015, les États membres des Nations Unies ont convenu de 17 objectifs de développement durable (Sustainable Development Goals, SDG) pour éradiquer la pauvreté, protéger la planète et assurer la prospérité de tous. Le travail de cette personne contribue à la poursuite du/des SDG suivant(s) :
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No poverty -
Zero hunger -
Good health and well being -
Quality education -
Affordable and clean energy -
Decent work and economic growth -
Industry innovation and infrastructure -
Reduced inequalities -
Sustainable cities and communities -
Responsible consumption and production -
Climate action -
Life on land -
Peace justice and strong institutions -
Partnerships
Empreinte digitale
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Collaborations et principaux domaines de recherche des cinq dernières années
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Research Report- UHI CLAN Knowledge Exchange Strategy Project
Macaulay, B., Bryce, R., MacPhail, E. & Taintor, M., 13 oct. 2023, 12 p.Résultats de recherche: Other report
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Donald Stewart
MacPhail, E., 15 sept. 2016, Scottish National Party Leaders. Mitchell, J. & Hassan, G. (eds.). Biteback Publishing, ch22Résultats de recherche: Chapter
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Addressing the Needs of Academic Staff in Supporting Students with Mental Health Conditions in Online Programmes at a Distributed University
MacPhail, E. & Erskine, R., 4 mai 2015, Dans: Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice. 3, 1Résultats de recherche: Special issue › Revue par des pairs
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Examining the impact of the Open Method of Coordination on sub-state employment and social inclusion policies: evidence from the UK
MacPhail, E., oct. 2010, Dans: Journal of European Social Policy. 20, 4Résultats de recherche: Article › Revue par des pairs
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Changing EU Governance and the Scottish Executive
MacPhail, E., 7 févr. 2008, Dans: Regional and Federal Studies. 18, 1, p. 19-35 16 p.Résultats de recherche: Article › Revue par des pairs
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Sub-national Authorities and the Open Method of Coordination: a new opportunity or the same old community?
MacPhail, E., mai 2006, Dans: Journal of Contemporary European Research. 2, 1, p. 58-74 16 p.Résultats de recherche: Article › Revue par des pairs