Accommodation shortfall causes drop in student numbers
Concerns have been raised that a students are being put off studying in the isles because of an ongoing shortage in affordable accommodation.
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College lecturers call off future strike action after reaching deal with union
Strike action at Shetland College has been called off after Colleges Scotland reached a deal with union EIS-Fela. Colleges Scotland welcomed the news on Wednesday,…
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Lecturers suspend strike after positive talks
College lecturers have postponed future strike action after positive talks between union EIS-Fela and Colleges Scotland. In a short statement on Friday evening, Colleges Scotland…
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Shetland College board sets final budget ahead of delayed merger
The SIC has set its final budget ahead of the Shetland College merger due to take place this summer. Shetland College Board approved the budget…
READ FULL STORYCollege re-opens but cyber attack disruption continues
The Shetland College has re-opened to staff and students today (Wednesday 10th March) in line with level three Covid restrictions. However the University of Highlands…
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Shetland College remains shut after ‘very serious’ cyber attack
The Shetland College in Lerwick has remained closed for a second day after a cyber-attack on the University of Highlands and Islands (UHI). The college…
READ FULL STORYShetland College closed after cyber-attack
The Shetland College is closed to staff and students today (Monday 8th March) after a cyber-attack hit the University of Highlands and Islands (UHI). All…
READ FULL STORYShetland College ‘very well positioned’ to deal with challenges of Covid-19
Shetland College says it is well placed to deal with the challenges of staff and students returning amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Big fall in applicants for Shetland College courses in hospitality
Shetland College’s further education applicants are below target for the coming year – with particular shortfalls in business, hospitality and computing. Depute principal Susan Berry…
READ FULL STORY‘Shout for Students’ campaign launches to show solidarity for those forced to forgo their graduation ceremonies
A campaign has been launched to celebrate students – including in Shetland – who have been forced to forgo a physical graduation ceremony due to…
READ FULL STORYNew principal appointed to lead Shetland College merger
Shetland College has a new principal whose first role will be to oversee the merger with Train Shetland and the NAFC Marine Centre.
READ FULL STORYFive to be interviewed for new college principal’s job
Five candidates will be interviewed this week in the search for a new principal at Shetland colleges.
READ FULL STORYCollege lecturers to walk out again
A two-day lecturers strike will take place this week at the Shetland College as workers step up their pay dispute.
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Strike action takes place among college lecturers
The lecturers dispute over pay escalated on Tuesday when a second day of strike action took place at Shetland College.
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