A LOCAL scientist has been appointed as the University of the Highlands and Islandsâ first islandsâ strategy director.
Dr Beth Mouat will lead the delivery of universityâs islands’ strategy, which sets out plans to enhance activity for the benefits of staff, students and communities across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.
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A native Shetlander, where she is joint head of marine science and technology at NAFC Marine Centre in Scalloway, Dr Mouat is said to be excited to have the opportunity to take forward the islands-focused project.
âOur island communities and businesses are diverse, resilient, and innovative, but they face significant challenges,â she said.
Article By Gregor White Published: 19:30, 07 February 2021
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Professor Todd Walker.
Professor Todd Walker is joining the University of the Highlands and Islands as principal and vice-chancellor from Australia.
He will initially work remotely from his home in New South Wales, before relocating to the Highlands when Covid-19 restrictions ease.
Prof Walker said: âPersonally, I am delighted to be joining the university partnership on its 10th birthday.
âI look forward to working collaboratively with staff and students, partners and principals, community and government, as we build and strengthen the university partnership in shaping this remarkable organisation for the next 10 years.â
Students vote to decolonise the curriculum at the University of the Highlands and Islands By Louise Glen Published: 09:30, 06 February 2021
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Jack Shehata
Students attending HISAâs annual Studentsâ Association Conference, HISA Con, voted in favour of the decolonisation of the curriculum across the University of the Highlands and Islands.
The student representatives of HISA believe that the institution s current curriculum needs to be thoroughly reviewed to include the perspectives of minority groups.
HISA vice president of higher education, Jack Shehata, said: âAs concerns are rising across the country regarding the narrowness and one-sidedness of university programmes, decolonising the curriculum will be a crucial step for the University of the Highlands and Islands in broadening the institution s intellectual vision to include the voices and pe