Academics made University of Highlands and Island professors

Two academics have been made professors by the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Crichton Lang and Neil Simco have both been awarded the title in recognition of their contribution to higher education management.

Professor Lang is deputy principal, and based at the university’s offices at Ness Walk in Inverness.

He originally trained and practised as a veterinary surgeon in Tayside before completing a PhD in neuropharmacology and joining the university in 2006.

Professor Simco is the Dornoch-based dean of the faculty of arts, humanities and business and assistant principal for curriculum growth.

Prior to joining the university in 2009, he was dean of education and dean of research at Cumbria University.

The university’s principal and vice-chancellor, Professor Clive Mulholland, said: “The title of professor is the highest level of academic achievement which can be awarded. It is reserved for individuals who are recognised as leaders in their field and have demonstrated excellence in their work.”