Thurso research projects recognised in Scottish Parliament motions
Research carried out at UHI North, West and Hebrides’ Environmental Research Institute (ERI) in Thurso has been recognised in two Scottish Parliament motions, highlighting the international significance of research taking place in the north of Scotland.
One motion recognises the involvement of ERI researchers in the FutureMoss project, a major research programme exploring the potential of peatlands to help tackle climate change. The other recognises award-winning research by ERI researchers which has contributed to efforts to end the use of lead ammunition.
The two motions are among four lodged in the Scottish Parliament in the space of under two months, recognising achievements and contributions from across UHI North, West and Hebrides.
The four motions are:
Congratulating Cnoc Soilleir (lodged by Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP Donald MacKinnon)
Recognising UHI Researchers’ Involvement in the FutureMoss Project (lodged by Highlands and Islands MSP Kristopher Leask)
Congratulating Josh Beveridge, BUCS Golf Tour Autumn Trophy Winner (lodged by Central Scot and Lothians West MSP Jenny Young)
Congratulating UHI North, West and Hebrides Researchers on Award-winning Work to End Use of Lead Ammunition (lodged by Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess)
Motions are short statements written by MSPs to raise awareness of an issue or celebrate the work of a group, organisation or individual. Other MSPs can support a motion to show they agree with it, and once lodged they remain permanently available on the Scottish Parliament website.
Lydia Rohmer, Principal and Chief Executive at UHI North, West and Hebrides, said:
“This recognition reflects the impactful work taking place across the college, which is making a difference both in the communities in which our campuses are based and far beyond that, on an international level. I’m immensely proud to see this recognised in the Scottish Parliament and I would like to congratulate all whose efforts have been recognised by these motions.”
Photo caption: The ERI building in Thurso