https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk Site News daily 1 2011-06-22T08:06:16Z https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/shetland-student-wins-university-title A student who completed her PhD while bringing up three small children has been named as the University of the Highlands and Islands’ 2017 Postgraduate Student of the Year. Esther Renwick (40) from Stromfirth, Shetland, recently achieved her PhD in archaeology by studying part time over a ten year period at Shetland College UHI. No publisher SH01GM 2017-10-03T12:40:59Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/college-students-celebrate-success Almost 80 students are expected to attend Shetland College UHI Higher Education (HE) graduation and Further Education (FE) award ceremonies at Mareel today, after completing a wide range of courses in the last academic year. Students will be joined by college staff, family members and invited guests. No publisher SH01GM 2017-09-26T09:36:17Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/top-marks-for-english-language-students 2016-17 saw particularly strong exam results for those studying English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses at Shetland College UHI. Classes are delivered at a range of levels to meet the needs of individual students, with support provided to help improve speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. No publisher SH01GM 2017-09-13T20:43:21Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/reuben-and-laurie-impress-college-judges Every year Shetland College UHI recognises the achievements of two students who have particularly stood out during their studies. This year Reuben Conroy (HNC Computing) was awarded the Higher Education (HE) prize and Laurie Carter (New Directions) was awarded the Further Education (FE) prize. Both were put forward for the overall University of the Highlands and Islands Student of the Year awards. No publisher SH01GM 2017-08-23T12:50:14Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/funding-evenings Next week there will be an opportunity to get support to complete funding applications for the 2017-2018 academic year. No publisher SH01GM 2017-07-05T15:17:22Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/student-association-accolade-for-college-academic A lecturer based at Shetland College UHI has been recognised in the annual HISA (Highlands and Islands Student Association) Awards. Dr Andrew Jennings has been named ‘Most Engaging Video Conference Tutor’ - the second year in a row that Dr Jennings has received recognition in the HISA awards, having been presented ‘Best Research or Dissertation Supervisor’ in 2016. No publisher SH01GM 2017-06-26T09:47:04Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/induction-timetables Everything you need to know before starting your college course! No publisher SH01GM 2017-06-19T11:32:03Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/new-ma-art-and-social-practice-launched A new postgraduate course from the University of the Highlands and Islands is looking to equip learners with the practical and theoretical skills required for a career in social art practice and community engagement. The MA in Art and Social Practice sits within the Centre for Rural Creativity, an interdisciplinary research centre which is based at Shetland College UHI. No publisher SH01GM 2017-06-14T12:40:23Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/vision-17-student-exhibitions-1 The corridors of Shetland College UHI have been buzzing over the last few weeks as staff and students prepare for ‘Vision 17’ - the annual exhibition of student art and design work. Walls have been freshly painted, artwork in every form imaginable has been displayed throughout the building and the hospitality department has even taken the time to organise a pop up café. The end of year exhibitions are always a vibrant showcase of student work, and this year looks to be no exception. No publisher SH02JC 2017-06-07T08:07:31Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/a-shield-for-the-college Vikings descended upon Gremista recently in recognition of the partnership between Shetland College UHI and the 2017 Lerwick Up Helly Aa Jarl Squad. No publisher SH01GM 2017-06-02T13:03:11Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/new-book-and-free-seminar-from-centre-for-nordic-studies Professor Dauvit Broun, Professor of Scottish History at the University of Glasgow, will be visiting Shetland later this month to deliver a talk entitled ‘The Viking and Norse Impact on the Beginning of Scotland.’ This free public seminar has been organised by the University of the Highlands and Islands’ Centre for Nordic Studies, and will look at the role played by the Norse and their medieval kings on the early days of Scotland as a kingdom and sovereign state. No publisher SH02JC 2017-05-17T09:13:27Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/student-films-showcase-college-learning Shetland College UHI has launched a range of student profile films which ask the question ‘why do you study here?’ The films were produced by three media students from Norway who were recently on work placement as part of an international exchange programme. No publisher SH02JC 2017-05-03T08:31:37Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/university-announces-ully-funded-studentships The University of the Highlands and Islands is inviting applications for 26 fully funded PhD studentships. No publisher SH01GM 2017-04-20T08:27:55Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/bridge-building-challenge Over 30 S2 and S3 pupils visited the college earlier in the year to take part in the bridge building challenge which was organised as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. No publisher SH01GM 2017-06-02T15:02:55Z News Item https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/sea-rituals-to-be-explored-in-free-seminar Dr Arne Kruse, Senior Lecturer in Norwegian at The University of Edinburgh, will be visiting Shetland this week to deliver a seminar entitled Risk and Ritual: Magic Thinking at Sea. No publisher SH01GM 2017-03-09T14:36:30Z News Item