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College's pride as apprentices shine on national stage
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (319+ words) " " " Stornoway, Broadbay & Lochs news Three talented apprentices have been praised by their college for demonstrating that Western Isles young people can hold their own in industry competitions at a national level. Three UHI North, West and Hebrides" Stornoway campus apprentices…...
UHI hit milestone with archeology course
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (333+ words) " " " Uist, Barra and Benbecula News UHI North, West and Hebrides is marking a significant step with Archaeology and Local Studies course. The online course was launched in 2015 and since then, more than 100 students have explored the archaeology of the Highlands…...
The Shed kick off student meal deal initiative
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (95+ words) " " " Stornoway, Broadbay & Lochs news The Shed Stornoway has launched a special meal deal option for students. For just "2, S1 to S6 students received macaroni, chips, and a can of juice of their choice. The student meal deal initiative began last night (Thursday…...
NHSWI adds new boost to apprenticeships
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (429+ words) " " " Uist, Barra and Benbecula News NHS Western Isles is pledging support to Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and joining organisations across Scotland in creating opportunities for young people. The DYW Pledge is a commitment from employers to support Scotland's young…...
Island Voices archive project wins lotto cash
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) " " " Western Isles News The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has been awarded "42, 527 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to safeguard and share a unique multilingual record of island life and connections. The funding will support the creation of…...
Student nurse reflects on her time with NHS WI
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (470+ words) " " " Western Isles News A Tiree-based student nurse has recently completed her placement with NHS Western Isles. Louise Reid is studying nursing through the Open University and is normally employed by NHS Highland. She chose to undertake her placement in the…...
College launches fundraising booklet
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (422+ words) " " " Stornoway, Broadbay & Lochs news " " " North & West Lewis News Macaulay College is launching a fundraising booklet " the Hebridean Horticultural Handbook " at an event on Monday (March 30). Written by a team of collaborators and edited by Ken Kennedy, the booklet highlights the…...
Info-day as GM education nears 40th
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (303+ words) " " " North & West Lewis News " " " Stornoway, Broadbay & Lochs news With Gaelic medium education celebrating its 40th anniversary in the Western Isles, a Stornoway Library drop-in next month is set to highlight the benefits. The drop-in event on Saturday, February 7 will run from…...