Thurso is to benefit from £100m investment in education and community facilities and are rolling out the first phase of public consultations on 9 and 10 December 2025. The Highland Council is inviting people that live, work, or study in Thurso, to come along to the public consultation events to have their say; this is an opportunity to help shape the future of Thurso, to gather views and ideas.

28/11/2025 : Advisory / Counseling Services

Workforce North event spotlights Highland economy

EMPLOYERS and educators from across the Highlands have gathered to hear how a new initiative is aiming to transform the region's economy. Workforce North - A Call to Action brought together business leaders and teachers from primary and secondary schools from across the Highland Council area with a wide range of partners geared towards education, learning and skills development at Strathpeffer Pavillion.

25/11/2025 : Advisory / Counseling Services

Tartan challenge for UHI students offers £1,500 prize

Students from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership have been challenged to design a tartan and be in with a chance of winning a £1,500 cash prize. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched THE COMPETITION to mark 60 years since the regional development agency (then named Highlands and Islands Development Board) was established in November 1965.

30/10/2025 : Educational Institutions

University (UHI) Staff Strike in Dispute Over Job Cuts Today - 10 Redundancy Notices already Handed Out

Staff at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) have commenced a series of strike actions beginning 30 October 2025, in protest at proposed job cuts and the use of compulsory redundancies. The walk-out is set for four days this month today 30 October and further dates on 5, 17 and 18 November.

2/10/2025 : Educational Institutions

Scotland's Colleges Feeling Impact Of Funding Cuts

Scotland's colleges face changing how they operate due to ongoing financial pressures. The sector has experienced a 20 per cent real terms cut in funding over the last five years.

1/8/2025 : Educational Institutions

Wick High School Ban On Mobile Phones Starts 19 August

Wick High School has updated it policy on mobiles phones for pupils whilst in school. An effective ban comes into force at the start of the new session on 19 August 2025.

21/7/2025 : Local Authority

Results Helpline to support pupils in the Highlands with SQA results

Young people in the Highlands can call a dedicated helpline offering expert advice to anyone receiving their full Higher, National, and Advanced results on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. The pupils and students- along with their parents and carers - will be able to get support with their results through Skills Development Scotland's (SDS) Results Helpline, which opens from 8am on results day.

21/7/2025 : Local Authority

Results Helpline to support pupils in the Highlands with SQA results

7/7/2025 : Educational Institutions

Financial Health Report - Scottish Universities and Colleges

Scottish universities and colleges are navigating a sustained decline in public funding, significant cost pressures, and rising operating deficits. Universities saw their collective underlying surplus tumble by 92% in 2023-24, while colleges face a real-terms funding cut of 17% since 2021-22.

13/6/2025 : Educational Institutions

Wick High Brings In New Policy Banning Mobile Phone from 19 August 2025

Our updated policy on mobile phones has been finalised after a period of consultation with our parents/carers, pupils and staff. This policy will begin with the start of the new academic year, on Tuesday 19th August, and will essentially mean that mobile devices will be prohibited in the school building and grounds during the school day.