Nordic Studies collaboration to further viking research

The Centre for Nordic Studies has been asked to help some of the UK’s most prestigious universities to expand their knowledge of viking culture.

Nordic Studies academics will be working with staff from Oxford, Cambridge and Nottingham Universities to develop students and early career researchers’ knowledge of the subject and enhance their investigation skills.

Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the skills development programme will also enable participants to experience Viking settlements first-hand in a seven-day field trip to Orkney. The project will conclude with a conference and mobile exhibition where the students and researchers will share their knowledge with the public.

Dr Donna Heddle, director of the Orkney-based Centre for Nordic Studies, said: “We were delighted to be asked to join this consortium. Its great recognition for the UHI and for the Centre for Nordic Studies’ growing international reputation in viking studies. Experts coming together to pass on their knowledge to students in the beautiful environments of Oxford and Kirkwall – what could be better?”