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UHI Shortlisted For Two Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024Thumbnail for article : 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.  
Library Book Loan Payment Scheme Updated To Benefit AuthorsThumbnail for article : Library Book Loan Payment Scheme Updated To Benefit Authors
Library book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authors enabling authors to earn up to £6,600 from loans of their books from libraries.   Scheme enables authors to earn up to £6,600 from loans of their books from libraries.  
Families Were Crammed Together 'Like Herring In A Barrel' During Wick Fishing BoomThumbnail for article : Families Were Crammed Together 'Like Herring In A Barrel' During Wick Fishing Boom
Wick's herring-fishing boom is considered to have been a time of great prosperity for the town - but those living in unsanitary conditions in the streets around the harbour faced a daily struggle with poverty, overcrowding and disease.   The hardships endured by families crammed "cheek by jowl" in the Lower Pulteneytown area have been highlighted by Caithness poet and playwright George Gunn in a new recording for Wick Voices, the oral history section of the Wick Society.  
UHI North, West And Hebrides Celebrate Launch As Scotland's Newest CollegeThumbnail for article : 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.  
Supporting Innovation - Funding For Public LibrariesThumbnail for article : Supporting Innovation - Funding For Public Libraries
Libraries across Scotland can apply to the Public Library Improvement Fund to help finance creative projects and sustainable services.   Projects that could be supported under the £450,000 Scottish Government fund include tackling the cost of living crisis, bridging the digital divide, tackling the attainment gap for children and young people, or addressing sustainable development goals.  
Ask ERI....peatland Showcase (in Person)Thumbnail for article : Ask ERI....peatland Showcase (in Person)
Our first ‘Ask ERI' Environmental Research Institute, Thurso external seminar will be held on Wednesday 16th November at 6.00 pm.   The ‘Ask ERI..  
The results are in...Highland libraries achieve 100%Thumbnail for article : The results are in...Highland libraries achieve 100%
The team running High Life Highland's library service have retained their Customer Service Excellence award, achieving a 100% full compliance with the prestigious award's criteria.   Talking about the award, Julie Corcoran, HLH's Head of Libraries said, "The Customer Service Excellence Award has been developed by the Cabinet Office to acknowledge excellence in public services.  
Still Time To Keep The HeidThumbnail for article : Still Time To Keep The Heid
Readers young and old are being challenged to spend six minutes reading on Wednesday 11May 2022.   It is part of Keep the Heid and Read campaign, a Scotland-wide reading initiative led by The Scottish Library and Information Council.  
Keep The Heid And Read This Wednesday 11th MayThumbnail for article : Keep The Heid And Read This Wednesday 11th May
Readers young and old are being challenged to spend six minutes reading on Wednesday 11May 2022.   It is part of Keep the Heid and Read campaign, a Scotland-wide reading initiative led by The Scottish Library and Information Council.  
Celebrate World Book Day with a visit to your local library
The 25th anniversary of World Book Day is today Thursday (March 3) will be celebrated across High Life Highland libraries with a huge range of activities.   Alongside World Book Day-themed Bookbug sessions, there will be book tokens that can be swapped for special books, competitions, fancy dress, book sales and displays.  
Wick Community Company Teams Up With Hlh Libraries Taking Tech For Disadvantaged Youngsters' Scheme
Donations of old laptops and PCs are being accepted at High Life Highland (HLH) libraries to help give children access to technology.   HLH has teamed up with Budding Engineers, a local Community Interest Company based in Wick that provides a scheme called Tech4Tots & Teens.  
Neil Gunn Writing Competition 2021/22 - Closing Date Friday 04 March 2022.Thumbnail for article : Neil Gunn Writing Competition 2021/22 - Closing Date Friday 04 March 2022.
High Life Highland and the Neil Gunn Trust are delighted to announce that from Monday 20th September 2021, the 21/22 Neil Gunn Writing Competition is open for entries.   The lead judge is distinguished author and patron of the Neil Gunn Trust, James Robertson.  
Carbon Planet: a journey into the science of peatlands - An online lectureThumbnail for article : Carbon Planet: a journey into the science of peatlands - An online lecture
Professor Roxane Andersen's free, public seminar on 2nd of June - World Peatlands Day (at 4 pm).  The online talk will explore the science of peatlands, touching on subjects including climate change, biodiversity and restoration.  
Researchers trial assessing renewable energy sites with dronesThumbnail for article : Researchers trial assessing renewable energy sites with drones
Researchers in the north of Scotland and Wales are trialling a new method of measuring tidal currents which could revolutionise the marine renewables industry.  The project, led by scientists from the University of the Highlands and Islands, will use drones to film the movement of water then apply algorithms to determine its speed.  
Highland Library Operator Welcomes ReportsThumbnail for article : Highland Library Operator Welcomes Reports
High Life Highland, the Charity responsible for the operation of libraries across Highland has welcomed two new reports on the role of libraries in communities during lockdown and what it will look like after the pandemic.   Chairman of High Life Highland's Charity Board, Ian Ross said, "We have been aware of a report written by the Carnegie Trust about libraries since the document was released to the public.  
14/8/2020
High Life Highland Is Bouncing BackThumbnail for article : High Life Highland Is Bouncing Back
In a report being presented to The Highland Council's Recovery Board on 24th August, Steve Walsh, High Life Highland's Chief Executive, has outlined the charity's road to financial recovery thanks to its bounceback campaign.   Mr Walsh explained, "It now seems like an over-used phrase, but when the pandemic hit in March it was clear that High Life Highland, along with every other organisation was facing unprecedented challenges.  
Thurso Library kicks off Caithness bounceback campaignThumbnail for article : Thurso Library kicks off Caithness bounceback campaign
High Life Highland are taking the first steps in their Caithness bounceback campaign next week with the introduction of a collect and return service at Thurso Library.  From Wednesday 22nd July Thurso library customers will be able to access items by requesting them in advance and booking a timeslot for collection.  
Highlife Highland To Close All Archive Centres, Libraries, Leisure Centres, Museums And Swimming PoolsThumbnail for article : Highlife Highland To Close All Archive Centres, Libraries, Leisure Centres, Museums And Swimming Pools
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND FOCUSING ON SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES.   High Life Highland today confirmed that the Charity has reached the difficult decision to close all archive centres, libraries, leisure centres, museums and swimming pools across the Highlands in line with both Scottish Government and UK Government's advice to minimise social contact.  
Archives Accreditation Award: Nucleus - The Nuclear And Caithness ArchiveThumbnail for article : Archives Accreditation Award: Nucleus - The Nuclear And Caithness Archive
We are delighted to announce that the latest Scottish service to be awarded Accredited Archive Status is Nucleus - the Nuclear and Caithness Archive.  Encompassing the national archive of the UK civil nuclear industry, Nucleus is also home to the historical archive for the county of Caithness.  
Nucleus Archive Facility Scoops UK's Richest Architecture Prize At V&A Dundee Award CeremonyThumbnail for article : Nucleus Archive Facility Scoops UK's Richest Architecture Prize At V&A Dundee Award Ceremony
Nucleus, The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Caithness Archive, Wick by Reiach & Hall Architects wins the 2018 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award for 2018.   Twelve projects were shortlisted for the coveted 2018 Doolan Prize, all worthy winners of RIAS Awards for 2018 (presented in June 2018).