Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) sniffs out engineering talent in the Highlands
The SCC exhibition at Eden Court, Inverness carried the message into classrooms and Universities that engineering is an exciting career option. »
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Farr out science!
Pupils at Farr Secondary school, Bettyhill, led hands on kitchen chemisty experiments for primary pupils during National Science and Engineering Week 2013 »
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation in the Highlands and Islands
Jen Barrett has recently started working with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in the North of Scotland. The Foundation was formed in 2010 to promote the circular economy by working with business and schools. »
IT apprenticeship opportunities
Capgemini seek IT apprentices in Inverness and Nairn »
Focus on Business Services
Samantha Whale started as a Business Services graduate with Highlands and Islands Enterprise in Thurso in December 2012. »
SSE gives Inverness school pupils a lesson in technology
Students from Inverness Royal Academy enjoyed a different kind of technology lesson recently when they visited SSE's Torr Achilty Power Station and Fairburn Windfarm. »
Success for Dornoch Schools in STEM Challenge
Both Dornoch Academy and Dornoch Primary School have scooped top prizes at the Annual Highlands and Islands Showcase for SCDI’s Young Engineers and Science Clubs at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. »
Alness Academy scoops top UK award for Science and Engineering
Alness Academy, winner of Young Engineers & Science Clubs Scotland’s "Club of the Year 2011" title carried on their success by winning the accolade of UK Young Engineers Club of the Year, sponsored by The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET) at the Big Bang Fair held in Birmingham from 15 – 17 March 2012. »
Lossiemouth High come up trumps with renewable energy study
Lossiemouth High School pupils are celebrating an energy challenge victory thanks to their ‘outstanding work’ on the use of biomass as a source of renewable energy. »
British Science Association is alive and kicking in Caithness!!
Hear about all the activities that the BSA in Caithness have been up to and find out who is on the committee. »
Highland Olympics in Technology - North Heat
Due to the success of the pilot project, the organisers have taken 'The Highland Olympics in Technology', on the road travelling to Thurso, to bring the Caithness and North Sutherland Schools together, to battle it out to become Olympic champions!! »
Inside Formula One
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers opens up the world of Formula 1 to people of Inverness. The event featured top mechanic, Jackie Christie for Bruno Senna’s Lotus Renault F1 car gave an inspiring lecture to around 240 people. »
Highland research scientist takes up schools advisory role
Research scientist Dr Kathleen McDougall has been appointed by the University of the Highlands and Islands to support STEM teaching in schools across the region. »
Celebration of STEM in Caithness
A colourful and fun display of STEM engagement activity was showcased in the main reception hall of ETEC, the new Engineering and Energy centre at North Highland College, in Thurso last Wednesday (28th September). »
Energy in Caithness Photography Competition 2011
March 2012 will see Caithness host its 10th annual International Science Festival. As a taster for next year's activities, Science O3 held a photography competition open to whole county. »
Festival of the Sea 2012
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been awarded funding from the Scottish Government to go ahead with Oban’s second Festival of the Sea next spring. The 10-day event will run between Friday 18th and Monday 28th May 2012. »
HIE and UHI inspire the region's future workforce
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is working in partnership with UHI to increase the number of young people taking qualifications in STEM. »
Pennyland Goblins reign supreme at Alford
A team of P7 pupils drove to victory in the Scottish Goblin Challenge on Saturday 18th June. »
Highland Pupils Take Prize Winning Trip to Spain
Three Charleston pupils, who won the Big Green Challenge debating competition, recently returned from their renewable energy fact-finding trip to Spain. »
Highlands and Islands excel at Glasgow Showcase
Highlands & Islands excelled at the Celebration of Engineering and Science on Friday, winning six of the 19 prizes! Club of the Year went to an all-girl team at Alness Academy and Best Secondary Showcase went to Ullapool High School. »
Science on the Move: Mobile Lab visits Buckie
Secondary school pupils at Buckie High School were given a chance to get hands on with science this week in a specially equipped mobile laboratory as part of the Lab in a Lorry’s summer tour of the Highlands and Islands. »
Science Baccalaureate proves popular in the Highlands
More than 50 secondary school pupils from across the Highlands will find out how an award in science can help their careers. »
Primary Teachers Receive Renewable Energy Resources for Schools
More than 100 primary school teachers from across the Highlands and Islands took part in one of a series of renewable energy training sessions during March. »
Prestigious award for science ambassador
Curriculum manager for science and sport at Inverness College and organiser of the Inverness Monster Science Festival, Elizabeth Barron, is to be made an MBE for her work in science engagement as part of the 2011 New Year Honours. »
New recruits for ambassador programme
The number of ambassadors volunteering their time to inspire young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the Highlands and Islands has topped the 400 mark. »
Growing a new generation of engineers
A new £110,000 project investing in the future of young people and helping to broaden their understanding of the opportunities available locally has been launched in Caithness and North Sutherland. »
Former Pupil Visits School to Help Budding Engineers
Lyle McAlpine (18), a recently recruited apprentice engineer from LifeScan visited his former secondary school last week to lend a hand to the Young Engineers and Science Club which inspired his career. »
