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Student Poetry: Voices of Strength & Survival

Three poems reflecting lived experiences of GBV, resilience, and the power of speaking out.

Wed 10 Dec 2025
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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

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
Stornoway - HISA Space
Free hot chocolate for Christmas Jumper Day!
North, West & Hebrides | Stornoway
Friendly Game against Falcons
17th December 6pm - 8pm
UHI Sports Hall
Friendly Basketball Game against Inverness Falcons.
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Orkney Games Night!
1st January 6pm - 7:30pm
The Hub, Skills Development Scotland, 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall
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6th January 9am - 12:30pm
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8th January noon - 1pm
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28th January 9am - 5pm
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5th February 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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10th February 9am - 12:30pm
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25th February 9am - noon
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11th March 9am - 5pm
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21st April 9am - 12:30pm
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30th April noon - 1pm
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19th May 9am - 12:30pm
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