ALBAS Nomination Excitement for UHI Shetland aquaculture students

Four UHI Shetland aquaculture Modern Apprentice students have been shortlisted for awards at the 2025 ALBAS Awards.

Lantra Scotland is the sector skills council for land, aquaculture and environmental conservation industries, and their annual Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS) are a highlight of the industry year.

The nominees are:

Lewis Henderson: SVQ3 Aquaculture Apprentice

Derek Dunning: SVQ2 Aquaculture Apprentice

Robaidh Halliday: SVQ4 Aquaculture Apprentice

Mary Collins: SVQ Aquaculture Apprentice

Stuart Fitzsimmons, Head of Marine Science & Aquaculture at UHI Shetland, said

“The nominations today are a testament to our students’ dedication and hard work, supported by UHI Shetland staff. We look forward to the ALBAS on 6 March 2025, and wish our nominated students every success on the night”.

UHI Shetland supports the aquaculture industry by offering a wide range of courses designed to suit the range of industry standards and needs. With over 100 modern apprentices in Aquaculture this year alone, many of the courses offered by Shetland UHI are delivered around Scotland. A wide range of aquaculture relevant certificated online and taught courses are available via the UHI Shetland website, available for booking on our new EventBrite page.