7th UHI Institute for Northern Studies St Magnus Conference - Registration Now Open
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the seventh UHI Institute for Northern Studies St Magnus Conference, taking place at UHI Perth from the 15th to the 17th of April 2026.
Theme: "Borne on a Carrying Stream": How Water has Shaped Heritage, Identity and Power.
We are looking forward to a fascinating programme of talks on the 15th and 16th, with a fieldtrip featuring places showcasing the culture and history of Highland Perthshire on 17th April.
From the earliest days of self-awareness, human society has known that water is essential for every living thing. It quenches our thirst and sustains our crops and livestock. Through rivers and seas, it divides lands and peoples, while conversely providing routeways to foster interactions between different lands. It shapes the identities, customs and place names of peoples- whether living on islands, in coastal regions, or along water courses.
The mystery of the depths has fired the human imagination. Sea monsters, selkies, gods of the sea and water spirits loom large in the human psyche. Water has also played a central role in the ritual practices of countless societies.
Register through our website