The new Research and Innovation Hub at Perth College UHI has been officially opened.
The facility was launched last week by college principal Dr Margaret Cook and vice-principal of research for the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), professor Donna Heddle, who both discussed the importance of research.
Margaret explained: “The Research and Innovation Hub aims to support staff who wish to further their research within the college - including a programme of support and guidance for early career researchers.”
Head of learning and teaching enhancement at Perth College UHI, Dr David Gourley, added: “This is an important milestone for Perth College UHI, emphasising a strong commitment to cultivating a vibrant research culture.
“The hub has been set up to expand, develop and sustain existing and emerging research within the college and the wider UHI.
“It will reflect a wide range of research areas and interests from business studies, environmental studies, creative industries, Viking studies, literature, music, education studies and digital technologies.
“It will also enable a more focused and strategic approach to the way the college researchers work with industry and other external partners, providing a new platform to strengthen existing links and develop new networks and relationships.”
For more information go to www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/research-and-knowledge-exchange
