Prof Alex Sanmark

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[UHI Institute for Northern Studies @INS_UHI]

In the news @GroatNews @ThinkUHI MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby, discusses his research on the Norse in Caithness #viking #History #intangibleheritage

https://t.co/bSap4GJW8W

[UHI Institute for Northern Studies @INS_UHI]

We're thrilled to announce our fantastic series of free @ThinkUHI online and in-person seminars, conferences, and symposia for 2025-26! Discover the full line-up on our website and secure your place today!
https://t.co/Cc9IAOYjiX

[UHI Institute for Northern Studies @INS_UHI]

CALL FOR PAPERS - @ThinkUHI Institute for Northern Studies 7th International St Magnus Conference
@UHIPerth_ campus 15-17 April 2026. Theme: “Borne on a Carrying Stream”: How Water has Shaped Heritage, Identity and Power. @uhi_orkney https://t.co/mIM8ZNWmhW

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New Year #aurora Burray #Orkney @ThinkUHI @orkneycom Photo permission Emma Brown

[Mariam Solaimankhil @Mariamistan]

Maybe Afghanistan isn’t at war today, but Afghan women are far from peace.

They can’t:
1. Work to support their families
2. Receive an education
3. Walk freely in public
4. Pray together
5. Look out of a window
6. Seek justice

This is gender apartheid, not peace.

@SE_AfghanWGH @SR_Afghanistan @antonioguterres @michaelgwaltz @marcorubio @amnesty @UN @unwomenafghan

[Prof Alex Sanmark @alexsanmark]

@KymriskaDraken It's been offered to the new government but they turned it down.

[Prof Alex Sanmark @alexsanmark]

Fantastic news for Switzerland!

[Erasmus+ @EUErasmusPlus]

Erasmus+ programme welcomes the completion of negotiations to deepen EU-Switzerland relations.

This new agreement allows 🇨🇭 to join several Union programmes, including Erasmus+.
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[Prof Alex Sanmark @alexsanmark]

Next up is Dr Oisín Plumb whose title is 'Where were the Orcades?' Fascinating discussion on early maps. #uhivems

[Prof Alex Sanmark @alexsanmark]

The first speaker for our VEMS launch event is Prof. David Griffiths on the topic of 'Life in the Long House.'
#uhivems

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Dr Shane McLeod now presenting his work on sentinel sites in the Northern Isles of Scotland. #uhivems

[Prof Alex Sanmark @alexsanmark]

@RWelander So glad you could join us!

[Prof Alex Sanmark @alexsanmark]

And now Mark Hall discussing viking activity on and around the Tay. #uhivems

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Now Dr Chris Cooijmans on viking camps as places of everyday life. #uhivems

[Prof Alex Sanmark @alexsanmark]

Join us in Perth or online! Viking and Early Medieval Studies launch event with lots of exciting presentations.

[UHI Institute for Northern Studies @INS_UHI]

Viking & Early Medieval Studies (VEMS) launch event at UHI Perth 16/12/24 11am-4pm. Full programme seminars and to attend https://t.co/FDursNm9aL
#Vikings #History #ThinkUHI

[Prof Alex Sanmark @alexsanmark]

@RWelander @aberdeenuni Thanks for joining us. Glad you enjoyed it!!

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@northernpicts Will do!

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Looking forward to Aberdeen next week!

[Scandinavian Studies at Aberdeen @AberdeenVikings]

Upcoming seminar, 14 Nov, 5pm GMT: 'Portages and Inland Waterways: Travel and Communication in Scandinavian Scotland', by Prof @alexsanmark @INS_UHI.
Hybrid and open to all: in person at 50-52 College Bounds, CB009 or register to join online https://t.co/YUNz9h6kmE