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Up one levelRural health care - new UHI professor says Highlands and Islands can lead the way
Issued 08 August 2006
Shetlander wins first UHI Student of the Year award
Issued 21 August 2006
NAFC intervention could help to resume Asda monkfish sales
Issued 5 March 2007
IT business specialist to launch summer lecture series
Former Inverness High School "old boy" to share secrets of business success at UHI lecture
Energy specialist to address sustainable development seminar
Shell special advisor Mark Hope says mindset and behaviour needs to change in view of climate change
UHI goes Europe-wide with two postgraduate courses
Students anywhere in Europe can now study for a Masters in rural or mountain development from their home countries
Deliberation on Gaelic digital service
Lèirsinn and Essential Research are seeking participants for deliberative juries, or focus groups, to discuss the proposed Gaelic Digital Service to be provided by the Gaelic Media Service and BBC Scotland.
Napier Report goes online in Highland Year of Culture 2007 project
Mallaig Learning Centre launches one of Scotland's most important historical records into the electronic age
Perth College UHI hosts Scotland's bright young things
Budding captains of industry learn management skills as part of Engineering Development Trust's programme
Inverness College UHI leads the way with micro-renewables
HMIs report finds college is a bright light for its work in green technology for the home
Napier online receives worldwide attention
Mallaig team's work pays off as thousands log on to see one of Scotland's most important historical records
New honours for Perth College UHI
Social sciences and child and youth studies go into honours year available from September
BT national manager to address leadership lecture
Brendan Dick will talk about the leadership experience in an industry of change
Major funding package announced for marine renewable energy research
UHI to play a lead role in creating a centre of excellence thanks to research development grant
Marine science centre goes from strength to strength
Highlands and Islands Enterprise awards funding to assist marine science research at Dunstaffnage
UHI associate centre signs agreement with Chinese university
Mental health research charity to collaborate with China on faster and better support for schizophrenia sufferers
Sustainable rural health – "a challenge and an opportunity," seminar will hear
Health specialist Professor David Godden to address last in series of sustainable development seminars at UHI
UHI to launch research centre for rural childhood
UHI Millennium Institute is to launch a new research centre later this year which is expected to make a major contribution to the lives of children and young people in rural areas.
Orkney summer school opens for enrolments
People from far and wide are signing up for the first summer school in Orkney cultural traditions organised by the Centre for Nordic Studies, part of the UHI Millennium Institute network.
Former energy minister joins green energy drive
Former UK energy minister Brian Wilson has joined Lews Castle College UHI as an advisor to a new team within its Greenspace Research group which will develop low carbon economic and policy skills and expertise in the Highlands and Islands.
Banker Susan Rice to deliver UHI Annual Lecture 2007
Blair Castle in Perthshire will host the sixth annual event organised in partnership with Perth College UHI
Inverness conference to debate the GI index – the key to a healthier lifestyle?
Academics and nutritionists will look at GI factors linking food with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease
Broadcaster Lesley Riddoch chairs sustainable development debate at UHI
Seminar series ends with a round table discussion on some of the biggest issues facing the region today
Top chef Andrew Fairlie becomes founding member of Perth College Alumni Association
Gleneagles restauranter and celebrity chef goes far on the skills he learned at Perth
Development trusts host aircraft enthusiasts at Scone Palace
Pilots of vintage planes learn more about the work and ambitions of UHI and Perth College UHI
Scottish Oceans Institute
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), the University of St Andrews and UHI Millennium Institute (UHI) have agreed that they intend to develop the case for creating the new Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI) as a joint venture.
Gemma is Argyll student of the year
Campbeltown student Gemma Wylie has been voted Argyll College UHI student of the year for 2007.
Rhythm Wave play at Glastonbury
Perth College’s samba band, Rhythm Wave, are to play at Glastonbury, the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world.
History lectures promise to be a Year of Culture hit
UHI lines up top-class speakers to talk about themes including the Highland clearances and slave trade connectons
First Minister of Scotland pledges his support for UHI's university title bid
Alex Salmond opens history lecture series in Inverness and expresses "absolute confidence" in UHI ambitions
Lochaber College UHI scales new heights
HNC in adventure tourism and outdoor pursuits gets the go-ahead to launch in September.
Diane is named North Highland College UHI student of the year
Exceptional personal achievement made BA child and youth studies student Diane Atkinson a worthy winner.
Scottish and Chinese aquaculture scientists to work together
Working agreement celebrates joint interests in aquaculture research and will lead to exchange visits
Unique scheme to produce more doctors is formally endorsed
Pathway to medicine involving Perth College UHI provides a route for mature students to pursue medical careers
UHI Open Day to round-off successful history lectures
Students will display their talents and Perth samba band Rhythm Wave will entertain during the showcase event
Culture studies student wins Orkney College UHI student of the year title
Barbara Greene from Kirkwall has achieved outstanding results, her course leader has said.
Shetland College UHI announces student of the year winner
Former Anderson High School pupil Vaila Cumming is judged a worthy winner
Gemma Wylie is voted Argyll College UHI student of the year
Dedication and commitment pay off for Gemma who has completed an HNC in early education and childcare
Men into care
An innovative free course, entitled ‘Men into Care’ begins at Moray College on Tuesday 7th August.
New generation UHI
UHI becomes a founding member of a new association for community-based higher education institutions
Marine scientist lands research student of the year title
Former bricklayer turned "alien investigator" Richard Shucksmith is applauded for his exceptional achievements
History may repeat itself at UHI
Series of history lectures on topics including the Highland clearances proves to be a resounding success
First-class Karen is a UHI role model
Oban girl wins first-class honours degree and lands a top job in the region
Derek MacLean wins Sabhal Mòr Ostaig student of the year title
Derek goes back to his roots to excel in study and contribute to the Gaelic community
Learn French and German at Perth College UHI
If you’d like to be able to speak to people from France or Germany in their own language, then courses starting later this month at Perth College could give you the skills you need.
Computing is the key to success for student of the year Isla
Mother-of-two forges a new career after successful study at Lochaber College UHI
Andrew is Moray College top student
Health and fitness enthusiast Andrew MacDonald – who came through a kidney transplant 18 months ago – has been named the Moray College UHI student of the year.
First class Charlie wins SAMS student of the year title
Former marketing man gains a first class honours degree at the Scottish Association for Marine Science
Cheryl wins UHI award for second successive year
Champion of students with disabilities is the UHI learning centre student of the year
Diane triumphs to win UHI student of the year
North Highland College UHI student beats off stiff competition with exceptional personal achievement
Professorship for learning technology specialist Frank Rennie
Title recognises his work to create the anywhere, anytime classroom
Highland entrepreneurs face the friendly dragons' den
Competition will help to turn business dreams into reality and offer £2000 in cash prizes
UHI announces a professorship for Moray-based scientist Paddy Maher
Moray-based scientist Paddy Maher, acting vice-principal for learning and teaching at UHI Millennium Institute, has been made a professor.
High-powered speakers for low carbon and renewable energy school
The three-day event will focus on the energy potential of the Western Isles and work being done within UHI
College lecturer prepares for African adventure
Evelyn Campbell will study health issues in Malawi and give practical assistance
Green energy is a burning issue at Inverness College UHI
Danny Alexander MP will unveil a new woodfuel boiler and training facility in micro-renewable energies
Life for migrant workers comes under UHI scrutiny
Public agencies need a more pro-active and co-ordinated approach to meet the needs of migrants, study finds
Honours and appointments at UHI
Two new professors, three chairs and five honorary fellowships are announced
Honorary professorship for Skye-born academic
Donald Gillies returns to his roots to help with the creation of a university of the Highlands and Islands
Literature students turn a new page for UHI
New postgraduate course, featured in Prospectus 2008, is launched this month with first cohort of 24
UHI to host debate on theatre in the 21st century
Vicky Featherstone, director of the National Theatre for Scotland, will open new public lecture series
UHI says lifelong learning will need more government investment
Funding council should not be expected to "rob Peter to pay Paul"
Green energy heats up at Inverness College UHI
Heating experts Dimplex team up with college to provide green energy training
History-making banker Susan Rice to deliver UHI annual lecture 2007
Commercial success can be linked to social benefit, she will tell around 200 guests
“Role model” Diane receives her student of the year award
Annual lecture guests applaud the achievements of North Highland graduate
Perth band Rhythm Wave beat the drum for UHI at showpiece event
Sixth annual lecture is staged at Blair Castle with top banker Susan Rice
Orkney College UHI puts major research plans under the microscope
Proposed centre into northern cultural environments could be a world leader
High praise in HMIE report for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Gaelic college gets a positive assessment from education inspectors
Scottish diabetes collaboration unveiled
UHI joins unique partnership to further research and treatments for diabetes
Foreign students are not lost in translation at Inverness
Impressive pass rate for record levels of foreign students learning English at Inverness College UHI
Hole in one for Inverness College UHI's replica bridge
Construction students unveil their version of a golf icon at Inverness
Far-reaching explorer to address UHI public lecture
Alison McLure will reveal why the Antarctic is an important place for science
Time please for alcohol licensing reforms
Perth College UHI to host seminar on new regulations affecting all licensed premises
Schools and skills minister Maureen Watt to attend Inverness event
Hi Hopes partnership project turning to reality for equal opportunities
Highland slate quarrying conflicts rescued from “historical obscurity"
Historian Professor Neville Kirk will deliver a free lecture at Lochaber College UHI
History comes alive at UHI through new degree course
New Scottish history degree pays particular attention to the Highlands and Islands
Professor Laurence Mee becomes new director of SAMS
New head has an international reputation for his work in marine policy
Scientist and outspoken atheist Richard Dawkins for UHI event
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, to host free event as part of UHI public lecture series
Funding increase for UHI is highest in Scotland
Principal welcomes increased grant monies for teaching and research
Taught degree awarding powers
UHI reaches important milestone in its development
Moray College hosts student chef of the year awards
Moray College is hosting this year’s final of Speyside Student Chef of the Year on Friday 18th April.
UHI walkers pound the road to aid Malawi
Sponsorship will go towards community health and education projects in one of Africa's poorest nations
Project board appointed for the proposed Inverness campus
Professor Mary Bownes, UHI research committee member and vice principal of Edinburgh University, made chair
UHI-supported study finds that Highland leads the way in integrated children’s services
Major providers of regional services are making "considerable progress" in working together
UHI is granted taught degree awarding powers by the Privy Council
The prospective University of the Highlands and Islands reaches milestone stage in its development
UHI announces three new professorships
Titles honour personal work and support for the development of the prospective university
UHI to play a leading role in major archaeological dig at the Ring of Brodgar
Month-long investigation will attempt to reveal more about Britain's third largest stone circle
Degree launching this year will be a major boost for Gaelic education
UHI and the University of Aberdeen join forces to create a new wave of Gaelic teachers
Polish voice for one of two migration lectures at UHI
New UHI historian will talk about the Scots in Poland, and give a second lecture in Polish on the same day
A-grade archaeologist is Orkney College UHI student of the year
Dan Lee is praised for his academic and personal achievements and contribution to student community
Kareen Cox becomes Argyll College UHI student of the year
Title honours Kareen's outstanding personal achievement on a degree course with UHI
World-leading arts expert to deliver this year's UHI annual lecture in Moray
Professor Tony Jones will talk about arts education before around 400 guests at the Glen Moray Distillery
Tell us what we can do for you! UHI organises free business engagement forum
Specialists lined up to offer practical advice in workshop sessions at "Let's do business" event
Top tips to avoid the credit crunch will feature in business engagement forum tomorrow
Specialists, including the acting head of the new UHI Management School, will advise and give Highland perspective
