http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news Latest news en-us Plone 2.0 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/bappliedmusic Lews Castle College Benbecula le00wpp Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:25:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/university-celebrates-first-anniversary The University of the Highlands and Islands celebrates its first anniversary this week. le00wpp Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:42:42 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/lcc-celtic-connections Lews Castle College (LCC) Music students, who study at the Benbecula Campus are performing at Celtic Connections in Glasgow this weekend. le00wpp Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:36 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/talentscotland Live, Work, Study. lccadmin Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:46:44 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/evening-and-part-time-classes We've Got The Course For You le00wpp Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:08:39 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/engineering/the-cool-100-book The recently published COOL 100 BOOK in an initiative to highlight how the task of switching to sustainable energy has been approached in a number of countries with isolated communities and/or cold climates . le00wpp Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/art-design-short-courses Short courses & evening classes at Taigh Chearsbhagh, Lochmaddy & LCC Benbecula. lccadmin Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/lccbrittany On the 20th ? 27th November 11 students from the HNC Music course and NC Traditional Music and Gaelic course, along with 3 tutors, took part in a Cultural Exchange between traditional music students from the Conservatoire de Brest, in West Brittany, France. lccadmin Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:50:25 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/engineering/top-energy-company-links-up-with-lews-castle Four Senior Managers from Schlumberger - one of the world's largest Energy Services Companies - visited Lews Castle College recently to help build relations between the two organisations. During the visit the company shared information on its current activities and plans to interested students and graduates. The managers also interviewed a number of candidates from the college for employment opportunities within the company. lccadmin Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:52:46 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/research/postgraduate-success lccadmin Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:55:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/gaelic-language-plan-consultation lccadmin Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/ulpan-the-fast-and-effective-way-to-learn-gaelic Dòigh luath is èifeachdach gus Gàidhlig ionnsachadh! lccadmin Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:35:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/review-of-graduation-art-show-at-taigh Graduation Art Show at Taigh Chearsabhagh, Isle of North Uist - Review by Mary Morrison lccadmin Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:25:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/barra-graduation-and-completion-ceremony-2011 Barra Graduation and Completion Ceremony 2011 - Thursday 22nd September lccadmin Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:20:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/research/extreme-waves-measured-off-the-isle-of-lewis Waves of over 15 metres ? the height of a four-storey building and twice the size of normal storm waters ? were measured near the north west coast of the Isle of Lewis during the gales on Monday (3rd October). lccadmin Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/opportunities-for-all Lews Castle College this month introduces its programme of Evening Classes, Short Courses and Part-time study for this autumn and winter which provides a wide range of opportunities for people to develop their skills and interests. lccadmin Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:35:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/scottish-colleges-performance-indicators The Scottish Funding Council recently published Performance Indicators for Scottish Colleges. These show Lews Castle College as making significant progress in a number of areas and also that the college is one of the better performing colleges in Scotland on a number of indicators ? three of which are outlined below: lccadmin Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/fuel-poverty-2013-a-thing-of-the-past Fuel Poverty and the issues relating to the increasing costs of heating our homes have recently had a high profile in the media and interest in the issue is likely to grow further with the further increases in fuel prices which are forecast which will result in many more families being forced into Fuel Poverty. lccadmin Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:26:44 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/delegation-from-iceland During the week of 12 September a high-powered delegation from Iceland visited the UHI and met with a number of senior staff. lccadmin Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:56:49 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/lifeshaper-success Lifeshaper is a 12 week programme run by Western Isles Foyer in partnership with Lews Castle College and Aberdeen Foyer aimed to enhance individuals? independent living skills. lccadmin Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:25:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/graduates-make-history lccadmin Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:06:50 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/latest-college-news-and-events Isles FM - Lews Castle College Week interviews lccadmin Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/fresh-start-at-lews-castle-college-uhi The first new students enrolling at Lews Castle College, for session 2011/12 begin their courses with Induction this week. This session is unique in that this is the first session that the college and UHI [ the University of the Highlands and Islands ] offers degree courses having been granted full university status. lccadmin Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:40:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/lewis-expert-to-face-the-201cbear-necessities201d Lewis archaeologist and Viking expert Dr Mary MacLeod Rivett will be working on a project in Canada this summer ? where the threat of polar bear attack is never far away. lccadmin Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:31:08 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/maritime-construction/archive/2011/working-at-heights-course The next Working at Heights course delivered at Lews Castle College will take place on the 18th of August [ 9.30-1.30]. lccadmin Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:51:34 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/engineering/new-beng-hons-energy-engineering-course This new BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering has been developed at the University of the Highlands and Islands (in the North of Scotland) by Lews Castle College UHI to build on its highly successful HND courses and major investment in energy and engineering technologies. The course offers students the opportunity to study in a place with the best natural energy resources in Europe: the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. lccadmin Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:15:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/fine-art-graduates-selected-for-scotland-wide There was cause for celebration last week as graduates of the B.A. Honours degree in Fine Art, (Lews Castle College, Western Isles, in partnership with Moray School of Art, Elgin), attended the opening of their degree show at Moray School of Art. lccadmin Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:40:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/maritime-construction/college-supports-tall-ships-trainees Lews Castle College returned to its original moto "Muir is Tir" this month with the support it has provided for 15 youngsters who are taking part in the TALL SHIPS race in July. The youngsters will join their ships in Greenock on July 11th and sail to Lerwick, stopping off in Stornoway for a day during the trip. lccadmin Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:25:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/maritime-construction/sailing-to-success The latest group of trainees on the Merchant Vessel Operations course at Lews Castle College completed their studies this June. This year over 15 trainees completed and the vast majority are now embarking on a maritime career through cadetships with major companies such as Clyde Marine and the Ship Safe Training Group. lccadmin Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:20:47 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/concert-and-ceilidh-celebrations-for-students-on Students on the traditional music and art courses at Lews Castle College in Uist celebrated the end of the academic year in style with an annual prize giving event, launch of art exhibition followed by a cèilidh and concert. lccadmin Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/maritime-construction/npaconstr This new full time course is designed as a pre-apprenticeship course for candidates wishing to pursue a career in the construction industry. lccadmin Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:25:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/engineering/archive/2011/energy-for-the-future Lews Castle College recently installed a prototype wind turbine which will provide energy for it's Construction Centre and will be monitored by students and staff involved in the college's Renewable Energy courses and research. lccadmin Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:10:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/gaelic/new-course-celtic-studies This exciting new full-time FE course is being offered at Lews Castle College in September 2011 lccadmin Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:10:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/health-education-social-studies/expansion-of-opportunities-for-degree One of the major successes at Lews Castle College UHI in recent years has been the expansion of opportunities for people to gain qualifications in Health, Social and Child Studies. lccadmin Thu, 05 May 2011 11:45:01 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/lews-castle-lecturer-nominated-for-top-music Benbecula Lecturer nominated for 'Best Music Teacher'. lccadmin Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/benbecula-music-channel Benbecula Music Youtube channel lccadmin Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:50:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/grogarry-lodge-welcomes-benbecula-music-students Review by Mary Morrison. Those of us who attended this concert to celebrate St Patrick?s Day were in for a real treat. Rick Taylor, based in Skye, one of the tutors on the course, had rehearsed and was the genial host to the final, stunning arrangement of sets for the night, each illustrating the important and profound connections between Irish music and that of the Gaidhealtachd, and the wider world. lccadmin Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:33:41 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/engineering/archive/2011/lews-castle-receives-european-funding-support-to A pilot project in Stornoway to cut the fuel bills of fishing boats took a significant step forward this week after receiving a £45,500 grant. lccadmin Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/research/uhi-to-lead-on-key-marine-energy-research-project Lews Castle College UHI, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, is to lead on a key research project that could help to make the Hebrides one of the most valuable and sought-after marine energy sites in Europe. lccadmin Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:02:20 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/maritime-construction/archive/2011/new-college-boat-launched Lews Castle College Maritime & Construction section have recently taken possession of a new boat for it's Maritime courses. lccadmin Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:05:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/gaelic/archive/2011/gaelic-song-with-paul-mccallum-in-lcc-benbecula Gaelic Song with Paul McCallum in LCC Benbecula, starting Monday 7th February 2011 for 5 weeks, 7.00-9.00pm lccadmin Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/gaelic/archive/2011/benbecula-ulpan-gaelic-classes This exciting development, based on the system used in Wales, offers a method of learning which is designed to bring learners to fluency. lccadmin Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/gaelic/archive/2011/ulpan-gaidhlig-classes-commence-january-2011 This exciting development, based on the system used in Wales, offers a method of learning which is designed to bring learners to fluency. lccadmin Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:34:48 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/general-information/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-courses-available Lews Castle College UHI specialises in providing a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses by distance learning methods. This means you can study these courses full-time, part-time, on-line and by a range of methods that suit your lifestyle. lccadmin Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/engineering/archive/2011/chris-renews-himself-as-student-of-the-year A television cameraman who gave up full-time work to embark on a renewable energy degree course has become the Lews Castle College UHI student of the year after excelling in his studies. lccadmin Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:58:42 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/austrian-student-in-uist-wins-gaelic-prize Romana Brunner, a student at Lews Castle College Benbecula, is getting the chance to spend a week at one of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's fabulous short-courses this summer. She has recently been declared the winner for this year's Most Improved Gaelic prize. lccadmin Thu, 27 May 2010 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/research/archive/scottish-renewables-festival-2010 The college will be joining in the week-long programme of events with an open morning on Saturday 12th June, 10.00 -12.00. lccadmin Wed, 26 May 2010 16:02:10 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/maritime-construction/archive/2011/new-course-introduction-to-construction-trades This new full time course is designed as a pre-apprenticeship course for candidates wishing to pursue a career in the construction industry. lccadmin Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:55:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/food-management-hospitality/archive/food-festival-to-scour-college-for-talented Competition amongst trainee chefs in is set to sizzle after a leading food festival began a search for Scotland's next culinary rising star. lccadmin Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:30:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/graduate-rab-is-a-uhi-success-story Former plumber Robert "Rab" Lees fulfilled an ambition to gain a degree when he was in his 40s. Now, as area manager for a green energy advisory organisation, he has become joint winner of the first alumnus of the year award from the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). lccadmin Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:11:15 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/benbecula-stars-shine-and-sparkle-at-celtic Students & Staff of Lews Castle College Benbecula shine at Celtic Connections - 20th February 2010. lccadmin Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:53:01 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/students-to-feature-in-new-bbc-alba-programme Traditional music students from the Benbecula campus of Lews Castle College are to be featured in a new BBC Alba television programme, "iTrad", which showcases young Gaelic music talent around the country. lccadmin Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:50:37 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/art-on-the-edge-degree-opportunities-in-the-outer ?Being able to study for a degree through the UHI in Uist has been a lifeline. It is the only way I could have come this far, and I fully intend to carry on to the end of fourth year?.? - Third year student. lccadmin Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:03:03 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/staff-and-students-of-lcc-win-a-danny-kyle-award Every year at Celtic Connections the cream of new musical talent perform at Danny Kyle's Open Stage. A diverse panel of judges - from industry stalwarts to members of the general public - then have the unenviable task of picking just six winners from the eighty acts who took part. lccadmin Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:01:52 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/food-management-hospitality/archive/haiti-quake-aid College Staff & Students help Eathquake disaster fund. lccadmin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:45:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/food-management-hospitality/archive/sustainable-kitchen-garden Locally produced Sustainable Kitchen Garden initiative. lccadmin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:45:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/humanities/archive/2011/lews-castle-college-at-celtic-connections Current & former staff & students to perform at Celtic Connections in Glasgow. lccadmin Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:45:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/health-education-social-studies/archive/health-and-beauty-training-in-the-isles The Access to Nursing course at Lews Castle College continues to go from strength to strength - with many people using it as their route into a career in Nursing. lccadmin Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:15:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/research/archive/bright-renewable-future-for-the-isles The potential economic and environmental benefits to the isles which can accrue from the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives was once again demonstrated last saturday at the local Scottish Renewables festival event held at Lews Castle College. lccadmin Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:05:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/engineering/archive/2011/new-course-do-you-have-an-hnd-in-engineering Would you like to achieve a BEng Energy Engineering degree in one year or BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering degree in two? le00wpp Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:05:00 +0100 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/maritime-construction/archive/2011/new-course-nq-introduction-to-land-based-skills This course is designed to meet the needs of young people wishing to gain employment in the Construction and Landscaping industries. The course has been designed to be as practical as possible. lccadmin Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:17:30 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/maritime-construction/city-guild-presentations Principal of Lews Castle College, Mr David Green, who presented City and Guilds Certificates for the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations to the following people: lccadmin Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:50:00 +0000 http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/news/gaelic/archive/2011/gaelic-cpd The modular structure of Gaelic HE courses at LCC is very flexible. There are modules available for advanced learners and for fluent speakers who wish to upgrade their language and literacy skills. lccadmin Mon, 26 May 2008 08:00:00 +0100