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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.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