Our research
We are a community of internationally recognised historians who believe passionately in discussing our research with non-academic audiences to share our love of the past, forge new research questions, and contribute to public debates. As a Research Centre we have supported successful funding bids and postgraduate studentships which has given rise to a dynamic community of MLitt and PhD students and research assistants.
We believe that to convincingly understand our region's history requires perspectives that are also national and global, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity and mixed methodologies. This is the basic philosophy that has always underpinned our research, - which extends across all time periods and spaces. We work collaboratively across the University, regionally, and nationally, with strong international links and networks, within Europe, Scandinavia, Canada and Australia. Key to these successes has been the Centre's leading role in the cross-University medieval, early-modern and heritage studies research groups, with our work having an impact on society and government policy. We aim is to provide a common space for all scholars interested in understanding the past, and in developing together with external partners its cultural, social and economic importance for the present.
People and Power in the Medieval and Early Modern North Sea and European World
Small Projects and Consultancy
Small Projects and Consultancy
The UHI Centre for History is delighted to be able to offer a wide variety of services to external bodies, including giving talks to heritage bodies, supporting summer schools, carrying out small scale research projects and so on. We have a dedicated and professional team with research expertise into the region’s past, as well as into broader regional, transregional, national and global histories. We take part in research, knowledge exchange and public engagement in medieval, early modern and modern history.
Consultancy Rates 2025/26
Short talks and Events
Depending on the event, an honorarium may be charged, along with travel expenses at UHI’s standard mileage rate. This will be discussed between the host organisation and the relevant member of the Centre for History team.
Consultancy and small projects
The standard consultancy rate for an academic from the Department of History working on small projects has been set at £450+VAT per day (standard working day: 7 hours), with an hourly rate of £70+VAT for under 7 hours.
If an organisation requests a specific member of staff to undertake the work, and that member of staff is at Reader or Professor grade, an additional supplement per day will be charged.
There may be a charge for travel time, depending on location of event. Any purchases required for the project will be charged to the organisation at cost, and travel expenses will be charged at cost or at UHI’s standard mileage rate.
Please get in touch via history@uhi.ac.uk – we would be very happy to discuss your needs!
Research and Public Engagement Projects
Research and Public Engagement Projects
The UHI Centre for History is committed to research that impacts civil society, cultural life, public discourse and public policy in the Highlands and Islands region and Scotland more broadly. Through close collaboration with cultural heritage bodies, policy makers, schools and local communities, the Centre for History disseminates its research to a wide range of audiences.