Centre for Mountain Studies (CMS)

Description

The Centre for Mountain Studies (CMS) was established at UHI Perth in August 2000, with the objective of creating a centre of excellence for work in mountain areas within the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Since, the Centre has focused on mountain environments and the people who depend on them both in Scotland and internationally along four main research themes: 

• Land and Communities
• Global Mountain Sustainability
• Upland Culture and
• Healthy Ecosystems

The team also deliver unique postgraduate study opportunities including an MSc Sustainable Mountain Development. The link to the course is: Courses - MSc Sustainable Mountain Development

Address

The Webster Building 
Crieff Road
Perth College
PH1 2NX

Currently active

Yes

Offers funding

No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

Founding year

2000

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University affiliation(s)

University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness