Representatives of the UHI executive office and the UHI branch of the University and College Union (UCU) say strike action has been suspended.
Inverness-born forensic anthropologist Dame Sue Black also received an honorary doctorate at the ceremony.
Other topics readers commented on were menopause and Inverness being named among best places to travel to.
New signage is to be placed on the approaches to two city roundabouts after residents raised safety concerns.
What has been drawing comment from readers this week.
A reader looks at the problem of litter on Highland beaches – and how it can be tackled.
Work appears to have begun to demolish a historic building in the heart of Inverness.
The family of a man who crashed into a building in Beauly due to a seizure caused by a tumour are appealing for help to secure life-saving treatment.
Readers speak out on the issues that matter to them.
A videographer based between Nairn and Inverness has scooped a national award.
Loch Ness: They Created A Monster tells the story of those who tried to track down Nessie in the 1970s.
A fond farwell has been bid to a member of the Nairn BID board, who is stepping down after four years.
A service caring for adults with mental health support needs in Inverness has been given several areas in which to make improvements by inspectors.
Traffic is running again on the A9 at Daviot following an earlier collision.
Traffic Scotland says traffic is "restricted" on the A9 northbound after an incident at Daviot.
Police and ambulance are reported to be on the scene.
A weekend-long pause has been announced for works to relocate a gas pipeline at the A9.
The organisers of the Belladrum festival are giving one lucky couple the chance to say 'I do' as part of a special wedding package next year.
Readers comment on city housebuilding and how the NHS will cope as the Highland population ages.
Small business owners in Inverness have been spotlighted in a roadshow campaign supporting entrepreneurs.
