Runrig boys receive Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s prestigious Sàr Ghàidheal award
A celebratory dinner was held by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI recently to present brothers Rory and Calum MacDonald, from the successful band Runrig, with their
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Official opening of Kilbeg Development Phase 1 and SMO Annual Lecture by Nicola Sturgeon, MSP, First Minister of Scotland
The first building in the new Kilbeg Development was officially opened today (Wednesday) by the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon MSP. The new building
Two poets share the inaugural MacDonald of Sleat poetry prize
The inaugural MacDonald of Sleat poetry prize was jointly awarded to two poets. The competition was established by Sir Ian MacDonald of Sleat in memory
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI’s Student of the Year
A student who was born and raised in Spain and who has a passion for Gaelic music and heritage has been named as Sabhal Mòr
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig graduation celebrates academic excellence and the success of the research programme
A total of 52 students graduated at last Friday’s (2 October) graduation ceremony at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on an evening when the academic excellence of
Lecture from renowned neuroscientist on the cognitive effects of bilingualism and language learning
A renowned neuroscientist gave a lecture recently at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI on the effects of bilingualism and language learning on brain mechanism and a
Language learning as cognitive training
Implications for brain, mind and society. with Dr Thomas Bak Dr Thomas Bak from the University of Edinburgh will give a lecture on the
Voices from the Cillín
The tragic fate of countless thousands of infants who were buried secretly, at night, in unconsecrated ground, and the heart break that followed from this
Mapping Scotia – Wild Boundaries
In 2013 Scottish Natural Heritage produced a unique map entitled ‘The Core Areas of Wild Land’. Despite a relative lack of media attention this new
Professional Development Course for Gaelic Teachers Now Recruiting
Streap, the highly successful postgraduate course for Gaelic teachers, is seeking new recruits for the 2015 to 2016 session. The course is run in partnership
Innovative film and performance artist this year’s recipient of the John Schueler Scholarship at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Oliver Mezger had been named as this year’s John Schueler artist in residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture.
Skye arts partnership announce 2015 award winners
A diverse range of artforms are represented in the second round of bursaries that have been awarded to nine talented artists from Skye & Lochalsh.
Launch of new Gaelic poetry competition
A new Gaelic poetry competition is to be introduced on the Isle of Skye. Sir Ian Macdonald wishes to establish an annual Gaelic poetry competition
Reception held in London to honour the work of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle
The Secretary of State for Scotland, Rt. Hon Alistair Carmichael MP, hosted a special reception yesterday (18 March) at Dover House in London, in honour
New CEO confirms new strategy for the coming year
Iain Campbell this week took up his post as the new Ceannard (CEO) of Bòrd na Gàidhlig. At its meeting of 04/03/2015, the Bòrd agreed
One day ”pop-up” exhibition
One day ”pop-up” exhibition Thursday 5th March 6pm-7pm Atrium, ACC, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Naomi Heath, of Llanafan in Ceredigion Wales, is a digital and sound
Gairloch Heritage Museum signs partnership agreement with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Gairloch Heritage Museum and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture on the Isle of Skye, have signed a memorandum of
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra visits SMO
On the evening of Thursday, 12 February, members of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra visited students from the Gaelic and Traditional Music Programme at Sabhal
Call to develop creative potential
Applications are invited from emergent artists of all kinds; visual artists, musicians, writers, dancers, performers, filmmakers & arts professionals. The aim of the awards
New Sabhal Mòr building to be named in memory of Sir Iain Noble
The first building in the new Kilbeg Development is to be named in memory of the late Sir Iain Noble, who was instrumental in the
‘Sabhal Mòr Ostaig partners Celtic Connections in an exciting International Commission’
The Atlantic Corridor- Slighe a Chuain On Wednesday last the fulfilment of an idea which had long been in the mind of the extraordinarily gifted
SMO Students contribute to another bumper year for FilmG
Budding filmmakers have submitted a record breaking number of entries to this year’s FilmG, MG ALBA’s national Gaelic short film competition. An amazing 79 films
(CANCELLED) Invitation from SMO Visual Artist in Residence
Due to the forecasted weather this evening it has been decided to postpone this event. It is now due to be held on Wednesday 4th
Research Scientist Awarded Excellence in Community Linguistics award by Linguistic Society of America
Muriel Fisher, a Research Scientist Sr. in the department of Linguistics at the University of Arizona was awarded the Excellence in Community Linguistics Award from
THIRD INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS RESIDENCY ANNOUNCED FOR SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language, Culture and the Arts on Skye announces its call to international visual artists for the third
Research at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig highly commended in national audit
The outcomes from an assessment of research at higher education institutions in the UK were published this week, and researchers from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, which
Skye Man Installed as New Land Court Chairman
On Friday 17th October, Sheriff Roderick John MacLeod, QC, was installed as Chairman of the Scottish Land Court, taking the title Lord Minginish. Mr MacLeod
Sir Iain Noble Memorial Lecture
Dr Hugh Dan MacLennan will give this year’s Sir Iain Noble Memorial Lecture at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, entitled “Interesting”, a word often used by the
New poetry collection by Skye poet Myles Campbell to be launched at SMO
A new collection of poetry by the well-known Gaelic poet from Skye, Myles Campbell, will be launched at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig later this month. This
UHI unveils new Gaelic action plan
With the Royal National Mod in full swing in Inverness, the University of the Highlands and Islands launched its second Gaelic Language Plan on Tuesday
Special Events to mark closing of Helmet Lemke’s Jon Schueler Scholarship at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
In closing his Jon Schueler Scholarship at Sabhal Mor Ostaig Helmut Lemke presents aspects of his artistic practice and ongoing work. On Wednesday the 8th
Success and reach of the College celebrated at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s 30th Graduation
Fifty students graduated from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Friday (3 October) at a ceremony which showcased the high academic standards of the College and the
Commonwealth Athlete Kerry MacPhee Launches Seventh FILMG Competition
FilmG, MG ALBA’s highly successful national Gaelic short film competition which is run by college company Cànan, was launched for a seventh year on Friday
PG Certificate in Scottish Culture & Heritage
An opportunity to explore Scotland’s culture, past and present, from home, anywhere in the world A new postgraduate certificate programme in Scottish Culture and Heritage will
Exceptionally talented musician from Tiree named as SMO Student of the Year
Eilidh MacFadyen, who is studying for her BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music, has been named as undergraduate Student of the Year at Sabhal Mòr
Principal of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI awarded Honorary Degree
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education was conferred on Professor Boyd Robertson by the University of Edinburgh on Friday 4 July. Professor Robertson has
Gaelic education helps reverse decline of the Gaelic language
Bòrd na Gàidhlig has published its Annual Report for the 2013/14 financial year. Once again it is the first Public Body audited by Audit Scotland
New UHI Principal and vice-chancellor visits Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
Professor Clive Mulholland met with SMO staff on Monday just 4 weeks after taking up his post as the second principal and vice-chancellor of the
HMI report shows high standards of education and practice at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
A report issued by HM Inspectors (HMI) – following an external review of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on behalf of the Scottish Funding Council and Education
Fresh New Start for Skye Creative Company
Cànan, the bilingual design and digital agency based in Sleat on the Isle of Skye has appointed an executive team to direct the company into
Scholars from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig among the principal speakers at this year’s Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig
Four scholars from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig will give lectures at the Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig conference in Edinburgh next week. Dr Meg Bateman and Professor Hugh
A new generation of budding directors learn key television skills at SMO
A new generation of aspiring directors and producers gathered at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI last week to undertake the first part of a Gaelic media
Progress with the Kilbeg Development
Much has changed in the landscape around Ostaig in the past three months since Robertson began construction on the first phase of the Sabhal Mòr
Renowned sound artist named as the new Jon Schueler artist in residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
The acclaimed contemporary artist, Helmut Lemke, has been awarded the second Jon Schueler Scholarship at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI. The German artist, who is based
History, heritage and the landscape to feature prominently in the work of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s arts residency programme.
The four new appointments to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI’s arts residency programme were announced today (Tuesday 20 May). A wide-ranging and intriguing programme of work
UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues delivers the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture
Rita Izsák, the UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, delivered this year’s Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture where she spoke in detail on what defines a
Visual arts, music and drama all part of this year’s Ceòl Mòr Ostaig event
Artists and musicians from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig will be in Glasgow this Saturday (26 April) for a special event to be held in the city
From Mabou to Ardnamurchan
The Highland Council welcomed Gaelic visitors from across the Atlantic this week. Gaelic teacher Mrs Joanne MacIntyre from Dalbrae Academy, Mabou, Cape Breton, and her
Artist Residency Programme 2014/15
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is now accepting applications for a Writer, Musican and Visual Artist in Residence for 2014/15. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig host an Artist in
Gaelic pupils given a chance to improve and showcase their drama skills
Secondary and primary school pupils from Skye and Lochalsh were given the chance recently to enhance their drama skills and to perform their own productions