EDUCATION

WATCH: MSP calls for ‘radical change’ to address staff shortages at Nairn Academy and Highland schools

An MSP is calling for the Scottish Government to make urgent changes to tackle the staffing crisis hitting Nairn Academy and other rural schools.

Forest nursery above Loch Ness praised as “children thrive” – but needs clearer skills focus

A forest children’s nursery above Loch Ness has been praised by a Scottish Government agency - with areas for improvement also highlighted.

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

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

Inverness school helps scheme reach landmark Scottish milestone

An Inverness school has helped a literacy scheme reach a Scottish milestone - after it became the 500th to achieve Reading Schools accreditation.

PICTURES: Christmas Fair raises £5600 windfall for school children

Festive fun has helped to raise thousands for the children of a local school following a very successful Christmas Fair.

Leading Highland life sciences figure awarded honorary UHI doctorate for achievements

A leading figure in the Highland life sciences sector has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of the Highlands and Islands

Renewable energy hub opens at UHI Inverness

A new training hub has opened at UHI Inverness to upskill the next generation of heating and plumbing installers in green technologies.

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

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

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

REVEALED: Number of new classrooms created using money for housing projects

Freedom of Information requests discovered the sums the council has received from developers, the total spent, as well as where it was spent.

Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

Staffing levels at a Black Isle primary school nursery have resulted in its closure today.

UHI Inverness survey campaign raises donation for James Support Group

UHI Inverness has achieved a 96% overall satisfaction rating in its first-term student survey for the second year in a row.

PICTURES: Teens’ speechmaking skills wow judges at rotary club

Talented youngsters wowed judges with their skilled wordplay during a memorial speechmaking contest in Inverness.

What is the status of the planned sports facility project at UHI Inverness Campus?

Highland Council had announced at the start of this year that the project was on pause due to spiraling costs.

Attendance for Nairn Academy S4-S6 pupils limited as school left to manage six vacancies and staff absences

“Exceptional staffing pressures” at a Nairn school have sparked concerns that staff absence and vacant posts could impact pupil attainment.

Work by UHI artists from Highlands and Moray will be on show at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

Artists from UHI Inverness and UHI Moray will have their work on display at a renowned Scotland-wide annual exhibition.

‘Greek Haggis’ is a winner for Inverness teenager whose recipe will feature at multi-million pound tourist attraction

Combining Scotland’s national dish with a taste of Greek cuisine may not be the most obvious or traditional way to serve haggis.

EDUCATION

WATCH: MSP calls for ‘radical change’ to address staff shortages at Nairn Academy and Highland schools

Forest nursery above Loch Ness praised as “children thrive” – but needs clearer skills focus

Forest nursery above Loch Ness praised as “children thrive” – but needs clearer skills focus

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

Inverness school helps scheme reach landmark Scottish milestone

Inverness school helps scheme reach landmark Scottish milestone

PICTURES: Christmas Fair raises £5600 windfall for school children

PICTURES: Christmas Fair raises £5600 windfall for school children

Leading Highland life sciences figure awarded honorary UHI doctorate for achievements

Leading Highland life sciences figure awarded honorary UHI doctorate for achievements

Renewable energy hub opens at UHI Inverness

Renewable energy hub opens at UHI Inverness

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?

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

REVEALED: Number of new classrooms created using money for housing projects

REVEALED: Number of new classrooms created using money for housing projects

Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

UHI Inverness survey campaign raises donation for James Support Group

UHI Inverness survey campaign raises donation for James Support Group

PICTURES: Teens’ speechmaking skills wow judges at rotary club

PICTURES: Teens’ speechmaking skills wow judges at rotary club

What is the status of the planned sports facility project at UHI Inverness Campus?

What is the status of the planned sports facility project at UHI Inverness Campus?

Attendance for Nairn Academy S4-S6 pupils limited as school left to manage six vacancies and staff absences

Attendance for Nairn Academy S4-S6 pupils limited as school left to manage six vacancies and staff absences

Work by UHI artists from Highlands and Moray will be on show at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

Work by UHI artists from Highlands and Moray will be on show at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

‘Greek Haggis’ is a winner for Inverness teenager whose recipe will feature at multi-million pound tourist attraction

‘Greek Haggis’ is a winner for Inverness teenager whose recipe will feature at multi-million pound tourist attraction

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