“Every time we teach a child something, we keep him from inventing it himself.” Jean Piaget
Schools & Covid: Getting the Balance Right
Scotland’s Suffragette Trump Cards Go To Schools
Packs of cards which celebrate the Suffrage movement in Scotland and those who campaigned so that women would have the right to vote are being sent out to Scottish schools.
RGU Joins University of the Arctic
“Our links to Orkney are also a key motivator in applying for membership of UArctic.” Professor Nick Fyfe, Vice Principal of Research at RGU
‘On My Planet’ – Evolving the Curriculum
In his inaugural professorial lecture, Gary Campbell, of the University of the Highlands and Islands looked at the huge opportunities but also the challenges facing UHI.
Crafting the Curriculum
Straw working was once a great skill in Orkney and numerous objects were made for the farmhouse.
Recognise the courage of children & young people #ClimateStrike
“It is important that when children and young people take these peaceful and powerful actions, they are not silenced, discouraged or punished.” Bruce Adamson
Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating
Spaces are open to applications from anyone aged 16 and over for the Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating programme, including existing employees and new recruits of plumbing firms.
Creating & Caring For Treescapes
“This is an exciting opportunity for children, and their teachers to investigate the contribution of trees in learning for sustainability”
UHI “distinctive and inclusive model of delivery” Gets a Thumbs Up from Students
88% of University of the Highlands and Islands respondents agreed they were able to access the resources they needed for their course during the pandemic,
Kate Edger #OnThisDay
On the 11th of July 1877, Kate Edger graduated with a BA in Latin and Mathematics from the University of New Zealand.
