The latest College Statistics 2024-25 report from the Scottish Funding Council shows a clear decline in the number of students participating in further and higher education at colleges across Scotland. Between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years, the total number of college students decreased from 218,145 to 209,285 This is a fall of more than four per cent in just one year and part of a broader downward trend amounting to roughly 16 per cent fewer students over the last two years.

24/1/2026 : Local Authority

New facility for additional support needs pupils at Wick High School

Last week Wick High School was delighted to welcome guests from The Highland Council, Wick High Parent Council and the wider community to the open day of a new facility for children with additional support needs. Avonlea, which was previously a residential unit, has now been repurposed, and this enhanced provision represents a significant step forward for pupils with complex additional support needs.

24/1/2026 : Local Authority

New facility for additional support needs pupils at Wick High School

4/12/2025 : Local Authority

Have your say in Thurso's future Â£100million investment by attending public consultation events

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 Â£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.