http://www.hie.co.uk/common/handlers/news-rss-feed.ashxAll the news from in and around HIETue, 15 May 2012 11:17:31 GMTNorth Lands Creative Glass and Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop are working in partnership to offer a nine-week residency for four visual artists from 24 September to 23 November 2012. They are looking for two sculptors and two glass artists who have an interest in exploring new forms of making through collaboration. A high level of experience in hot casting processes either in metal or glass is preferable.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/call-for-applications---mixed-media-residency.htmlTue, 15 May 2012 11:26:29 GMTWhat better way to learn about couture than from the couturier herself? A Sandra Murray Masterclass provides a fascinating insight into the inspiration and inventiveness of this unique artist. Taking place in her studio in Inverness, the masterclasses are 3 hour afternoon sessions.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/couture-masterclasses-by-sandra-murray-mbe.htmlTue, 15 May 2012 12:19:07 GMTEarlier this year ScreenHi successfully gained a commission from BBC Learning to make 5 short films covering the topics of Literacy and Citizenship. The films are now available on the BBC Learning site.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/screen-hi---bbc-learning-films-available-on-line.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 15:55:20 GMTNews that Hebridean life sciences business Equateq, based at Breasclete, near Callanish on Lewis, has been acquired by German chemical company BASF, has been welcomed by development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish Government.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/enterprise-agency-welcomes-basf-acquisition-of-lewis-firm.htmlTue, 08 May 2012 14:04:21 GMTThe renewed Gaelic Plan 2012-15 sets out HIE’s aims and ambitions for Gaelic over the next three years and details how these will be achieved through specific actions. It builds on the progress made in the organisation's first plan which covered the period from 2009-12. http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/hie-launches-consultation-of-gaelic-language-plan-2012-15.htmlTue, 08 May 2012 14:35:38 GMTChuireadh air bhog an-diugh (Dimàirt 08 Cèitean) co-chomhairle phoblach air dreachd Plana Ghàidhlig aig Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd 's nan Eilean (HIE).http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/co-chomhairle-air-plana-g-idhlig-2012-15-ga-cur-air-bhog.htmlTue, 08 May 2012 15:10:33 GMTBroadford and Strath Community Company (BSCC) have appointed Shirley Grant and Adele Beck as project officers for the Community Woodland. http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/appointment-of-two-project-officers-for-broadford-community-woodland.htmlMon, 07 May 2012 10:52:03 GMTCo-operative Development Scotland (CDScotland) have just announced a new prize fund and are offering £30,000 worth of cash and support to develop new consortium co-operatives in Scotland.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/30k-prize-fund-for-best-new-consortium-business-ideas.htmlMon, 07 May 2012 13:42:59 GMTThe new chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise Professor Lorne Crerar is hailing a Moray business as one of the area’s unsung heroes.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/organic-business-growth-in-moray.htmlFri, 04 May 2012 11:06:57 GMTCabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead MSP will today (Friday, 4 May) break the ground at the start of the construction of a £6.5m, three floor Life Sciences Centre at Moray College in Elgin which will carry the name of the esteemed Scottish inventor, Alexander Graham Bell.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/elgin-s-alexander-graham-bell-to-be-honoured-at-new-life-sciences-centre.htmlThu, 03 May 2012 10:45:05 GMTA talented young singer songwriter from Carrbridge is raising her international profile following the release of her debut EP in Japanhttp://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/highland-singer-set-for-global-stardom.htmlFri, 27 Apr 2012 12:38:35 GMT‘Eigg Box’, a creative workspace on the Isle of Eigg, has been announced as one of the five Scottish hosts for Sync’s Geek-in-Residence Programme. http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/eigg-box--first-residency.htmlFri, 27 Apr 2012 15:13:52 GMTDramatic changes in Highlands and Islands land ownership over the past 20 years are illustrated in one of two new maps which have just been published online.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/online-maps-reveal-communities-progress.htmlWed, 25 Apr 2012 10:43:55 GMTThe opening ceremony of Mallaig’s new Yachting Marina will take place this Friday, celebrating the £950,000 development at the port.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/mallaig-s-new-yachting-marina-officially-opens-this-week.htmlWed, 25 Apr 2012 12:35:41 GMTInvestments made by HIE to stimulate growth and attract new business to the area are generating an increased turnover of £104m and supporting almost 1,500 jobs in the Highlands and Islands.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/highlands-and-islands-enterprise-delivers-economic-results-at-home-and-abroad.htmlWed, 25 Apr 2012 08:22:26 GMTTwo Inverness medical practices are in early discussions with developers about a new purpose built facility at Inverness Campus. http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/inverness-medical-practices-discussing-relocating-to-inverness-campus.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 08:19:52 GMTExports of fresh Scottish salmon have leapt to record levels for the second consecutive year, according to new official figures.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/salmon-exports-break-records-again.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 10:35:45 GMTSeven companies from the Highlands and Islands are grasping the opportunity to give Europe and beyond a flavour of what they have to offer when they showcase their produce at the European Seafood Exposition 2012 in Brussels.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/highlands-and-islands-companies-exhibit-at-world-s-largest-seafood-fair.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 15:03:09 GMTA local development officer has been employed to help a fragile community create an economic, social, and cultural plan for their future growth. South Kintyre Development Trust, has recruited Malcolm McMillan through an initiative being run by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/highlands-and-islands-enterprise-supporting-the-ambitions-of-south-kintyre-development-trust.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 15:04:04 GMTTwo part-time local development officers have been employed to help an island community create an economic, social, and cultural plan for their future growth. Urras Coimhearsnachd Mhuile agus Idhe, the Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT), has recruited Alasdair Satchel and Cally Fleming through an initiative being run by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/highlands-and-islands-enterprise-supporting-the-work-of-mull-and-iona-community-trust.htmlThu, 22 Mar 2012 15:20:41 GMTFor all aspiring poets, a Gaelic poetry writing course will be held at Moniack Mhor Writers’ Centre (near Inverness) in April. The cost of the workshop is £100 and this covers accommodation, food & tuition. http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/gaelic-poetry-workshop---23rd----28th-april-2012.htmlWed, 18 Apr 2012 10:09:03 GMTFive new categories have been added to this year’s Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards (HIFDA) to further recognise and reward the many businesses which are excelling in this important industry sector. http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/new-categories-unveiled-in-this-year-s-highlands-and-islands-food-and-drink-awards.htmlTue, 17 Apr 2012 10:15:58 GMTgoNORTH have announced the list of acts invited to showcase at goNORTH 2012.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/gonorth-2012-live-showcase-list-announced.htmlMon, 16 Apr 2012 11:27:49 GMTThe 4th Annual Bafta New Talent Awards took place at Oran Mor in Glasgow on Thursday 22nd March, hosted by Murial Gray. Two Highlands and Islands filmmakers were amongst the Winners and Nominees in a ceremony focussed on recognising new and emerging Scottish talent.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/bafta-new-talent-awards-2012.htmlMon, 16 Apr 2012 11:33:06 GMTTwelve exhibitors have been selected by an international panel of fashion and textile experts to take part in Scotland Re:Designed, a new industry led initiative aimed at championing Scotland’s modern, vibrant fashion and textile sector to buyers and media in New York during Scotland Week 2012.http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/scotland-re-designed.html