The Highland Institute: Vision and Values
At the Highland Institute, our vision is to be a leading centre for locally rooted, globally engaged research and training.
We are committed to:
- Advancing interdisciplinary research in Highland Asia and other mountain regions of the world.
- Supporting indigenous knowledge systems, local sovereignty, and sustainable futures.
- Nurturing early-career scholars through mentorship, field-based learning, and academic excellence.
- Building collaborative networks that bridge community life, policy, and scholarship.
- Upholding ethical research practices that centre reciprocity, respect, and critical reflexivity.
Our work is grounded in a spirit of humility, curiosity, and solidarity, striving to create an intellectual space where diverse ways of knowing are valued and heard.