Educational Institutions News
23/4/2024
UHI and SQA announce new pathways for learners with articulation agreement 
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have announced the signing of a new articulation agreement. Yjis will allow learners who have completed SQA's Higher National Certificates and Diplomas to seamlessly progress onto UHI degree programmes at advanced levels increasing accessibility to higher education and streamlining progression pathways.
26/3/2024
Highland And Islands MSP Rhoda Grant Refused A Meeting With Ministers As College Budgets In Scotland To Be Slashed
Highland and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant has hit out at a lack of engagement by the Scottish Government over planned cuts to UHI. Despite consistent requests for engagement and discussion with Scottish Ministers, there has been no commitment on holding talks.23/3/2024
Research Partnership Established Between UHI Scientists And Bangalore North University In India To Support Groundbreaking Water Recycling Project
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) researchers from the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) based at UHI North, West and Hebrides Thurso campus, and the Centre for Living Sustainability based at UHI Inverness, recently returned from a visit to Bangalore North University in India where they established an environmental and social sciences research partnership. Dr.
6/3/2024
UHI Appoints New Principal And Vice-chancellor
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed Vicki Nairn as Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Vicki Nairn, who has been serving as UHI's Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor since October 2022, initially joined the institution as Vice-Principal Operations in November 2021.
16/2/2024
UHI Shortlisted For Two Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has been shortlisted in two categories at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024, celebrating the people and partnerships behind ground-breaking innovations. The Flow Country Partnership , working with the Environmental Research Institute in Thurso, part of UHI North, West and Hebrides , nominated for the ‘Making an Environmental Difference' award.
18/1/2024
Campus Closures Again - Thurso, Halkirk And Dornoch - Thursday 18th January 2024
Due to the ongoing weather warnings and poor weather conditions predicted, our Thurso, Halkirk and Dornoch campuses will be closed on Tuesday 16th January and Wednesday 17th January 2024 Also now Closed 18 January due to more weather warnings All on-campus classes will be moved online where possible. Staff and students should work from home.
16/1/2024
Wick High School Closed Tuesday 16th January Due To Weather Conditions
Unfortunately we have taken the decision to close the school to staff and pupils, tomorrow, Tuesday 16th January. This decision was taken due to the weather forecast of further snowfall as well as the suggestion that our transport providers would likely not operate due to poor road conditions.
10/1/2024
Places Available On Courses Starting With UHI North, West And Hebrides In January, Including Free Upskilling Short Courses - A Great Opportunity For 2024
There's still time to apply for a course starting at UHI North, West and Hebrides in late January, with a limited number of free places on a range of postgraduate and undergraduate upskilling short courses. The college has more than 100 courses to choose from in January, including a range of full-time and part-time courses at further education, higher education, and postgraduate level, providing options for people leaving school, looking to get back into work, change careers or upskill.
4/11/2023
Girl From Wick High School Will Be Highland Youth Parliament's New Chair
The Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) is delighted to announce the voting in of a new Chair and Vice Chair. Megan Travers from Wick High School will be HYP's new Chair, and Dougal Masterson from Dingwall Academy will be HYP's new Vice Chair for 2023-24.
27/10/2023
Wick High School Computing & Tech Students Drone Visit
The Computing Science and Technical departments today visited Wick Airport where exciting, cutting-edge VTOL (vertical take off and landing) drones were being tested. The company, ARC Aerosystems, was testing their prototype cargo delivery drone at the airport.
13/9/2023
Scotland's Colleges 2023 - An Audit Scotland Briefing
Scotland's colleges are vital to learners and local communities. Risks to the college sector's financial sustainability have increased since we reported in 2022.
11/9/2023
UHI North, West And Hebrides Celebrate Launch As Scotland's Newest College
UHI North, West and Hebrides is celebrating its launch as Scotland's newest college following the merger of UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland. UHI North, West and Hebrides will create an anchor institution connecting rural and island communities through distinctive education and research shaped by the culture, location, and landscapes of the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides.
6/9/2023
University Highlands And Islands, North, West And Hebrides Looking For New Directors
Would you like to make a positive change to the lives of learners in your local community and help shape future education and training needs?. Are you passionate about education and keen to use your enthusiasm, leadership skills and expertise to make a difference in your local community?.19/5/2023
New UHI Course Responds To Climate Change And Transition To Net Zero Demands
A new course developed by UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland aims to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to enter the fast-growing and dynamic green economy industry. Starting this September, the HNC Wildlife and Conservation Management course will focus on important activities such as ecology and ecosystems, species and habitat monitoring, conservation, land management and sustainable wildlife management.
1/5/2023
Thurso Youngsters Fly High With Latest STEM Activity
Keen young flyers from Thurso have been discovering the science of flight in the latest education programme led by the Science Skills Academy (SSA). SSA, the pioneering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) organisation, is delivering flight simulator sessions across Caithness and Sutherland as part of a new Newton module called ‘Up in the Air with Numbers'.
31/3/2023
Waste Wood Innovation Picks Up National Prize
A waste wood product which can improve water quality has been named as the ‘Innovation of the Year' at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards. Developed through a collaboration between researchers at UHI North Highland's Environmental Research Institute and Sustainable Thinking Scotland CIC, the ‘biochar' is produced by baking waste wood.
7/3/2023
Scottish Government Consultation On Merger Of Uh North Highland, Uhi Outer Hebrides And Uhi West Highland LaunchesHI
At the end of last year, the boards of management at UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland formally approved the merger proposal and business case, which will see them come together to form UHI North, West and Hebrides from 1 August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. Merger requires approval by Scottish Ministers under the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992.
19/2/2023
Caithness Jobs And How To Get Them - Event Back After The Covid Years
Join us on the 11th of March 2023 for Caithness' biggest and best jobs, careers, training and recruitment event. This event is free to attend and all are welcome! Meet real employers and hear about their industries and any vacancies they currently have.
9/1/2023
Wick And Thurso High Schools Closed Due To Industrial Action On Wednesday 11 January
Wick and Thurso High schools will be closed to pupils on Wednesday 11th January 2023 due to industrial action taken by members of the EIS and SSTA teaching unions. Other schools may also be affected so parents and guardians should check before sending children off to school..23/12/2022
