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“What You Don’t See: The Reality of Invisible Disabilities”: A convo with HISA’s Hannah Laycock

For International Day of Persons with Disabilities, our Vice President of Education, Holly Pearce, sat down with Operations and Governance Coordinator, Hannah Laycock, for an open and heartfelt conversation about how living with MS has reshaped her outlook on life—and what she wishes others understood about the challenges of navigating an invisible condition.

Wed 03 Dec 2025
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“Deafness Is a Hidden Disability”: A Conversation with HISA’s Holly Pearce

Our Operations and Governance Coordinator, Hannah Laycock, sat down with Vice President Education, Holly Pearce, to talk openly about deafness, visibility, BSL, and what support looks like in real life, for International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Wed 03 Dec 2025
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16 Days of Activism to end Gender-Based Violence

Join us as we observe 16 Days of Action (or activism) to end gender-based violence, an international campaign from UN Women. This year's theme is #NOExcuse for Online Abuse. The campaign seeks to raise awareness and put a stop to violence that disproportionately targets women, girls, and those marginalized due to gender.

Tue 25 Nov 2025
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Student Housing Campaign Success!

On Monday 22nd September, HISA Perth President Andi Garrity rallied with other students’ associations and unions, alongside Living Rent (Scotland’s Tenants’ and Community Union) outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh for strong rent controls in the new Scottish Housing Bill.

Wed 19 Nov 2025
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UHI Scribblers- HISA Awards

UHI Scribblers are presented with the HISA Award for best society by Principal Chris O'Neil at a ceremony at UHI Inverness.

Fri 07 Nov 2025
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UHI Transformation - December 19 Survey Deadline

UHI and its college partners are working on a Business Case to look at ways to improve how it is structured and operates. Please fill out the survey to make sure students’ views are central to any changes.

Thu 06 Nov 2025
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16th December noon - 4pm
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