Shetland UHI boasts a wide multidisciplinary research capacity. Inspired by Shetland’s land, sea and culture, our researchers undertake innovative research activities.
We have renowned expertise in marine sciences and industries, fisheries, cultural and heritage research.
Find out more about the University of Highlands and Island’s collaborative research.
69% of University of the Highlands and Islands research is considered internationally excellent and world leading, putting the university amongst the top performing modern universities in the UK (Research Excellence Framework, 2014)
Aquaculture
Archaeology and Northern Studies
Neolithic, Iron Age, Viking and Medieval periods, Conflict Archaeology, Archaeological Resource Management, Landscape, Shetland and Orkney, Scottish History, Heritage and Culture.
Creative Industries
Painting, Social Art Practice, Textiles, Weave, Knit, Printmaking & Socially Engaged Art.
