Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Vesting
Joint press release from Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, the University of the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and Islands, Shetland Fisheries Training Centre Trust and Shetland Islands Council.
The project to merge Shetland College ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, NAFC Marine Centre ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and Train Shetland reached its conclusion on 01 August 2021 with the vesting of Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý – the new college for Shetland.
brings together staff and resources to offer tertiary education, commercial training and research in Shetland and beyond. All the services and expertise offered by Shetland College ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, NAFC Marine Centre ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and Train Shetland will continue to be provided by Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and there are ambitious plans for expanding provision into new areas in line with Shetland’s economic development.
Professor Jane Lewis, Principal, said:
“This project has involved a great deal of hard work over several years and I am extremely grateful to all who have been involved for their commitment and effort. I look forward to working with everyone at Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, and our partners, to build on the legacies of the merged organisations and deliver inspirational learning, influential training and innovative research rooted in the heart of Shetland’s communityâ€�.
Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý is constituted as a charitable company and is overseen by a Board of Directors, which includes independent Directors and Staff and Student representatives. The Board is Chaired by Davie Sandison. Davie said:
“This is a very significant point in our evolution into the new merged College for Shetland, and it is exciting to look forward to the opportunities ahead of us. I am looking forward to working with the Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý staff and my fellow Board Members to implement Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s strategies and deliver high-quality education for Shetland.â€�
Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý will be an academic partner of the University of the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and Islands. Professor Todd Walker, University of the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and Islands Principal and Vice-Chancellor was pleased to mark the vesting day saying:
“It will strengthen education provision for the communities in Shetland. I look forward to working closely with Jane, Davie and their colleagues to deliver on our shared ambitions and build on our university’s strong relationship with Shetland.�
Irene Hambleton, Chair of the Shetland Fisheries Training Centre Trust, which operates NAFC Marine Centre said:
“While it does feel like the end of an era, there is excitement about the potential for new opportunities as Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý begins its own journey.â€�
Peter Campbell, Chair of the Shetland College Board said:
“The 1st of August is a significant day for Shetland. I am delighted to mark the vesting of Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and the conclusion of the Shetland colleges merger process. Shetland ÐÔÊӽ紫ý will greatly enhance Further and Higher Education in Shetland. The new college is in excellent hands with a committed and capable Board and the leadership, experience and enthusiasm of Professor Jane Lewis.â€�