People

Academic awards

• Professor of Peatland Science  Roxane Andersen
• Professor of Learning and Teaching Strategy Gary Campbell
• Professor of Marine Geology John Howe
• Professor of Archaeological Science Ingrid Mainland
• Professor in Rural Health Sarah-Anne Munoz
• Professor of Art and Social Practice Roxanne Permar
• Professor of Medieval Archaeology Alex Sanmark

Appointments

• Dr Nicola Carey –  Head of the university’s Department of Nursing and Midwifery
• Angus Campbell – Regional lead for Further Education on university court
• Alastair MacColl – Chair of university court
• Kathleen MacDonald – Director of Finance and Resource at Lews Castle College UHI
• Dr Fiona McLean – Rector
• Professor Todd Walker – University of the Highlands and Islands Principal and Vice-Chancellor
• Professor Brian Williams – Head of the university’s school of Health, Social Care and Life Sciences 

 

Tributes

• We were saddened to hear of the death of Professor Sir Alistair MacFarlane in November. Sir Alistair was a staunch supporter and advisor to the UHI Project from its inception. He served as Chairman of the UHI Academic Advisory Board and was a member of Academic Council throughout the 1990s, bringing his expertise in the application of new technology to learning. As Chief Executive (interim) of the UHI Project, he provided the gravitas and political acumen to guide us to designation as a higher education institution in April 2001 – and the birth of UHI Millennium Institute. He was undoubtedly one of the pivotal figures in our history. We hope he was proud of the institution we have become. 

• Governance trio who stood down after nearly 50 years of service | Michael Foxley, Anton Edwards, Garry Coutts

• Recognising Peter Campbell who retired as chair of the Shetland College UHI board having served on the Regional Strategic Board and the university Court.  In his many years of service Peter has shown extraordinary dedication to education in island and rural communities and support to the provision of unique opportunities for young people who he believed to be the future of Shetland. 

• Hospitality legend Ian Gibb, Sector Manager for Food Studies and Hospitality at Perth College UHI who retired after six decades