WIE News archive

HIE Innse Gall news archive from September 2007
Global connectivityPupils to learn from the world’s top space explorers

Some of the world’s leading astronauts and cosmonauts will pay a flying visit to the Highlands and Islands this week to encourage pupils in the area to consider careers in science and technology.
18 September 2007


Food from the Highlands and IslandsFood and drink awards - winners announced

The winners of this year’s Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards were announced at a glittering awards dinner last night (14 September) at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness.
17 September 2007


Building skillsBuildingSkills 2007 - East Camp, Balivanich

An opportunity is being provided for S4 pupils to find out what careers are available in the construction industry.
14 September 2007


EU power gridUK grid connection charges 'discriminatory', says HIE study

Producers of renewable energy in Scotland's islands and north mainland almost certainly face the highest charges in Europe to connect to a national electricity grid, according to a new report.
13 September 2007


What has Dolly done for biomedical science?What has Dolly done for biomedical science?

'Meet the Scientist' - 14 September 2007. Centre for Health Science, Inverness. The Scottish Stem Cell Network invites you to meet Alan Colman and discover the latest advances in stem cell therapies.
05 September 2007


Gaelic consultationBòrd HIE a' cur fàilte air linn ùr don Ghàidhlig

Tha Iomairt na Gaidhealtachd 's nan Eilean (HIE) a' cur ri chèile plana Gàidhlig mòr-inntinneach a tha an dòchas stèidheachadh Gàidhlig mar chomharradh cudromach den Ghaidhealtachd 's nan Eilean agus mar pàirt den leasachadh nan roinn anns na bliadhnaichean a tha romhainn.
03 September 2007


Gaelic plan consultationHIE board backs ambitious new age for Gaelic

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is aiming to put in place an ambitious Gaelic plan which it hopes will embed Gaelic as a defining feature of the Highlands and Hebrides and as a core element of the region's development over the years to come.
03 September 2007