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‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

30 January 2025

A new report is highlighting “significant employment opportunities” for the Highlands arising from a flagship pumped storage hydro project.


Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

25 January 2025

Councillor Michael Gregson says ‘they are letting down the staff, the pupils, the parents and the people of the Highlands’


Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.


Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

23 January 2025

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.


Pupil absence rates put Highland Council in the top five worst performing local authorities in Scotland

Pupil absence rates put Highland Council in the top five worst performing local authorities in Scotland

Pupil absence rates put Highland Council in the top five worst performing local authorities in Scotland

20 January 2025

The ‘deeply alarming’ new figures show more than 54 per cent of pupils missed 10-20 per cent of the school year.


New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

10 January 2025

A professor with 30 years experience of “fostering academic innovation” has been given a crucial leadership role at UHI.


UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

09 January 2025

Inverness Campus will remain closed to students for a second day on Friday, UHI Inverness has confirmed amid further weather warnings for the region.


Second ‘snow day’ in a row for Badenoch and Strathspey pupils

Second ‘snow day’ in a row for Badenoch and Strathspey pupils

Second ‘snow day’ in a row for Badenoch and Strathspey pupils

09 January 2025

Thousands of Highland students forced to wait as wintry grip tightens on their schools


Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave around 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave around 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave around 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.


More than 5000 children stay at home after Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

More than 5000 children stay at home after Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

More than 5000 children stay at home after Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

08 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of nine schools and six nurseries early this morning with more expected to follow.


‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

22 December 2024

One of the people involved in the “transformative” establishment of UHI will be moving on to new challenges after the new year.


High praise for Abernethy Primary School nursery from education inspectors

High praise for Abernethy Primary School nursery from education inspectors

High praise for Abernethy Primary School nursery from education inspectors

19 December 2024

Headteacher says he is ‘super proud’ of staff and kids after glowing report


Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

18 December 2024

Councillor Helen Crawford says ‘people are starting to say that the education committee is dysfunctional’.


Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

17 December 2024

A bid to improve information triggered a furious reaction from administration councillors.


Parents say they have ‘lost faith’ as Highland Council remains below average in education league tables

Parents say they have ‘lost faith’ as Highland Council remains below average in education league tables

Parents say they have ‘lost faith’ as Highland Council remains below average in education league tables

13 December 2024

The council insist that it is one of most improved local authorities in Scotland.


Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

10 December 2024

That is despite a large increase in Scottish Government funding announced in the draft budget.


Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

06 December 2024

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.


UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

05 December 2024

The new agreement has been designed to improve student mental health and wellbeing.


More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

21 November 2024

More than 16,000 Highland pupils from over 100 schools and nurseries will stay at home today after heavy snow hit classes.


Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

19 November 2024

New figures show the north is behind the national average in 13 out of 15 areas.


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