Our work in Orkney
Based at the Orkney Research and Innovation Campus in the town of Stromness, ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Orkney focuses on remote, rural and island perspectives supporting a broad range of research, teaching and entrepreneurship activities. Themes include health and wellbeing, transport, built environment, digital heritage, creative business, the graduate apprenticeship programme, and the Arctic.
Objectives
Working in partnership with local stakeholders our objectives are:
- Research and knowledge exchange that harness ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø expertise to address local challenges and opportunities;
- Support the development of skills, educational and entrepreneurship opportunities in Orkney, aligned to the needs of local stakeholders, that offer an excellent student experience and support social and economic regeneration;
- Creating an evidence base to influence and impact policy and practice in other island and remote and rural regions, through innovative research and teaching programmes.
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Working in partnership
ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has a strong commitment to collaboration, co-production and partnership with local stakeholders. These relationships are key to the success of ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø in Orkney and are vital to our future ambitions ensuring economic, teaching and learning, and research initiatives aligned to local priorities.
Find out more
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Contact Elsa Cox, ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Orkney Development Manager, via email: