1. Dr Fiona Smart: Knowledge Transfer Manager
Opportunities for Knowledge
Exchange in the Arts &
Humanities

3. UHI Knowledge Exchange Services

8. From ancient history and heritage science to
modern dance and digital content.
Research into these subjects helps us to interpret
our experiences, probe our identities, interrogate our
cultural assumptions and understand our historical,
social, economic and political context. It adds to the
economic success of the UK, through its
contributions to the knowledge economy and
innovation agenda. The research we fund can lead
to improvements in social and intellectual capital,
community identity, learning skills, technological
evolution and the quality of life of the nation
Arts and Humanities Research Council

10. Case Study
Delivering traditional Scottish Music lessons online ……
• Interface used to identify expertise at Edinburgh Napier
• Assistance with online eCommerce facilities, advanced DVD authoring
techniques, digital audiovisual editing and creating learning communities
• Academic – connections with Skye, keen interest in traditional Scottish
music + deep knowledge of Gaelic culture
“Having visited several universities, we found Napier had the specific expertise in the area we
needed. They were also personally interested in the music, which was important”.
Christine Martin, Founder of Tiagh na Teud
Taigh na
Teud

11. Case Study
Take a Ferry and Learn …………
• Scottish Funding Council feasibility study
• The Centre for Nordic Studies, Orkney College, UHI
• Development of a DVD of the heritage of Orkney for enhanced visitor
experience.
• Looking at further collaborative funding opportunities
“Our involvement with this project has shown that travelling by ferry can also be a cultural
learning experience. We are keenly looking forward to further developments on this theme.”
David Sawkins Ferry Services Manager, Orkney Ferries

12. Case Study
Nessie in 3D …………
• Social Enterprise – adults with learning difficulties / social deprivation
• Project with Inverness College, UHI
• Creation of a new 3D soap – Soap mould
• Student Involvement in packaging design
“We were delighted when HI Links introduced us to Inverness College, UHI. We’d had an idea to
create a new 3D ‘Nessie’ shaped soap but had no idea how to go about it! Unknown to us, on
our doorstep, Inverness College had just the expertise and facilities we needed. They have
successfully created a bespoke mould for our soap. We hope this will be the start of an ongoing
relationship between us working on similar projects. “
Lucy Morrison, Project Manager, Ness Soaps

13. Case Study
Innovative Community Communications .......
• Galson Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn), North West Lewis
in the Outer Hebrides, in partnership with Lews Castle College, UHI
• Project investigated ways to generate increased tourism for the area
• It also explored community ownership and interaction as a sustainable
tool for local development.
“We have valued the ongoing support and advice received from HI Links allowing us to successfully undertake
and complete a joint feasibility study with Lews Castle College, UHI. Most significantly, the study enabled us to
secure further funding to enable the project to move past the feasibility stage to full implementation of a
new website and integrative processes.”Norman Thomson, Chairman Galson Estate Trust”

14. Thank you
fiona.smart@uhi.ac.uk
01463 279257
07920 703866
Project funded by: