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LOCAL college principal Professor Jane Lewis has been appointed as the UHI’s new vice-principal for strategic projects.
The UHI said she will dedicate 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) to the vice-principal role. The appointment is for a 12-month term.
Professor Nick Owens, director of the Scottish Association for Marine Science, will also assume the position of vice-principal for research and innovation.
The UHI said these strategic appointments align with the organisation’s 2030 strategic plan, which aims to create a “fully integrated, sustainable, and people-oriented organisation”.
Professor Lewis said: “I am delighted to take on this new role as Vice-Principal for Strategic Projects at UHI and to contribute to our evolving collaborative leadership model.
“As we strive towards our 2030 vision, it is essential that our strategic projects are shaped by all partners.”
PEOPLE are being reminded that a consultation event is taking place next week regarding a new Brae High School.
Folk are invited to contribute their views to help shape emerging design proposals at a drop-in event on Tuesday (10 September) from 3.30pm to 7.30pm in the school’s secondary department.
The council said this event will outline early design approaches for the new campus and the wider school site that will be developed further in the coming months to incorporate stakeholder feedback.
There will also be an online option for anyone to respond if they are unable to attend events in person.
The SIC said another consultation event is planned for November.
THE PROCESS to sell the Bruce Hostel at the former Anderson High School site is underway.
The council has now applied to the Court of Session to dispose of the B-listed property.
A spokesperson for Shetland Islands Council explained: “The Bruce Hostel was gifted by Robert Hunter Bruce of Sumburgh over 100 years ago for use as a hostel for schoolgirls.
“His deed of gift provided that if it became necessary to change the building’s use or sell it, application had to be made to the Court of Session in Edinburgh.”
The building is one of a handful which are set to remain as the rest of the cleared site undergoes redevelopment, with new housing a key focus.
SHETLAND residents are being encouraged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote.
The electoral registration officer will be getting in touch with every household to check that the electoral register is up to date, and to identify any residents who should be registered but are currently missing.
Electoral registration officer for Orkney and Shetland Robert Eunson said: “Keep an eye out for an important letter from our office. The annual canvass is our way of making sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date.
“To make sure you don’t lose your say at upcoming elections, simply follow the instructions sent to you. If you’re not currently registered, your name will not appear in the letters we send.”
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