Education

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.

The group wants £30 million for roads over three years and £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school.

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.

Two girls from Noss Primary School in Wick, Mae Whitelaw and Leah Mackay, came out on top in a robotic dog art challenge set by Dounreay.

Tom David, 31, a first year HNC Engineering Systems student studying at UHI North, West and Hebrides Thurso campus will receive a bursary worth £5000.

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.

An application has been lodged with Highland Council regarding developments at the former children's care home in Wick called Avonlea.

Pupils at Newton Park Primary School have been collecting goods to donate to the local food bank.

Councillor Helen Crawford says asking 'teachers to mark more generously' is 'just a big sticking plaster.'

Caithness kids are being encouraged to compete for clean up glory by helping to tackle the litter emergency

Strikes by Unison members are set to hit a number of Highland colleges later this month, after further industrial action was announced.

Comparing the opportunities that a tiny 28-pupil school can provide with what can be offered in a city school, isn’t comparing like with like.

SEE THE PICTURES! Almost 150 people attended a prize bingo event at Miller Academy to help raise funds towards a special school trip.

Children at Mount Pleasant Primary School in Thurso enjoyed a celebration of all things Scottish when they marked the 265th birthday of Robert Burns.

Miller Academy Primary School was awash with tartan to mark Burns Day when a delicious traditional Burns Day lunch of haggis and sausages was enjoyed.

A Thurso woman with impressive credentials for playing violin has decided to venture into the world of performing at weddings and events.

No schools were closed in Caithness due to the wintry conditions but the Met Office warns of more snow over the next few days.

Keiss Primary School extended a warm invitation to parents for a special Burns lunch celebration on January 25.

Halkirk Primary reported that it held a 'very successful' Burns supper event in the afternoon last week on Thursday, January 25.

A drop-in centre run by Caithness Mental Health Support Group has been given a £3000 funding award thanks to the efforts of Wick High School pupils.