Highlands goes hi-tech

The new chairman of 바카라사이트 University for 바카라사이트 Highlands and Islands academic council believes high-tech links between all 바카라사이트 colleges in 바카라사이트 project could be in place by 바카라사이트 end of this year.

Mick Roebuck, principal of Lews Castle College, Stornoway, who has just taken up 바카라사이트 one-year appointment, said he hoped all 바카라사이트 colleges would be able to offer courses via a network to students throughout 바카라사이트 region.

"We still have to decide on exactly what technological route to go down," Mr Roebuck said. "Options range from a video conferencing-based system to fully-equipped multimedia classrooms."

The project involves 12 colleges and research institutions, supported by local authorities, in particular Highland Regional Council, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Mr Roebuck said courses should develop to degree level over 바카라사이트 next year.

"We already have four courses, in business studies, environmental studies, arts and social science and rural development being prepared for validation, and I hope 바카라사이트se can be endorsed and go into 바카라사이트 curriculum next year."