Following issues around safety on public transport, Moray Designate Depute Chloe has tips for Moray students and across the UHI partnership to stay safe to and from your local learning centre or campus.
Mon 12 May 2025
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Discover scholarships and bursaries available to UHI students, with deadlines fast approaching in May. Don’t miss your chance to apply for funding to support your studies and future career!
Thu 24 Apr 2025
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Tue 22 Apr 2025
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Tue 22 Apr 2025
As part of their manifesto goals, Sarah, your Moray Depute President has been scouring for discounts on public transport to help you get to campus and around the region!
Wed 16 Apr 2025
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HISA's UHI Varsity 2025 brought students from across the Highlands and Islands, Moray, and Perthshire to Inverness for a full-throttle day of sport, teamwork, and all-round good times.
Tue 15 Apr 2025
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UHI and HISA are celebrating the fantastic efforts of our women’s and men's shinty teams at the Littlejohn Vase in St Andrews yesterday. This is the second year UHI has competed, and we brought home incredible success again!
Thu 13 Mar 2025
With voting in this year’s Student Elections just around the corner, have you decided yet who you will be voting to represent you?
Make sure you check out the candidates and their plans for HISA before voting opens on Monday March 10th at 10am.
Voting will be online and at your college!
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Meet the People Behind the Scenes! 🎓✨
This article is part of our UHI interview series, in which we spotlight the amazing staff who support students every day.
Think admissions is just paperwork? Think again! Helen is shaping student journeys at SAMS, from recruitment to graduation. She’s the unseen hand helping students find their way—even if they don’t realize it! 👀✨
Mon 03 Mar 2025
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The 17th-23rd of March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week! We're spotlighting some Scottish Icons who have been open about their experiences with neurodiversity, how it affects and benefits them!
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Neurodiversity
Meet the People Behind the Scenes! 🎓✨
This article is part of our UHI interview series, in which we spotlight the amazing staff who support students every day.
Get to know Melissa O’Keeffe— wizard-level problem-solver and freshers’ organiser! Let’s celebrate our HISA and UHI staff who make university life smoother. 💙
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Words have power. Why are some okay but not others?
Tue 18 Feb 2025
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Magnus Hirschfeld- one of the most influential sexologists of the 20th century and an early pioneer of advocacy for transgender and homosexual rights.
Thu 13 Feb 2025
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Loves gaming? Want to volunteer? It’s that time of year again. Moray Game Jam 2025 is taking place from the 7th – 9th March and we are hoping to offering volunteering places to students over the weekend.
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Reconfirming our commitment to always champion inclusivity, stand against injustice, and support our LGBTQ+ students wholeheartedly.
Thu 06 Feb 2025
LGBTQ
In our digital era, the idea of a networked student is more relevant than ever. If you're enrolled in a UHI course online, you are a networked student. Our latest project seeks to collect data on students' experiences in this networked environment, highlighting both the benefits and challenges they encounter. We invite you to share your thoughts by completing our Networked Student Form!
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Wishing you a merry winter break from everyone at HISA! Our closure period will be from Tuesday 24th December to Thursday 2nd January (inclusive).
Wed 11 Dec 2024
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and the Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA) are proud to announce the launch of their joint Student Mental Health Agreement (SMHA) for 2024-2026.
Wed 04 Dec 2024
HISA Vice President of Education Shannon MacCallum joined other Student Leaders outside the Scottish Parliament in November to rally in support of the upcoming Housing Bill.
Thu 28 Nov 2024
UHI has launched a new online disclosure tool to help students inform UHI about potential, past, or present Gender-Based Violence.
Wed 27 Nov 2024
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Take part in the first survey to collect GBV data in the Education Sector for Scotland.
Wed 27 Nov 2024
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Everyone deserves a life free of the fear and threat of Gender-Based Violence.
Wed 27 Nov 2024
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Mon 18 Nov 2024
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Mon 18 Nov 2024
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Thu 14 Nov 2024
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Wed 13 Nov 2024
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Tue 12 Nov 2024
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Wed 23 Oct 2024
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Look after yourself this World Mental Health Day and beyond.
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Tue 08 Oct 2024
We have an opportunity for 4 individuals to work with us as Designate Deputes.
The roles are fixed term between October and May and cover 4 different campuses. Open to students registered at the Academic Partners listed in the Job Packs.
Tue 24 Sep 2024
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The EDGE Foundation are investigating how students navigate courses that span further education colleges and universities. As a UHI student, you fit the bill perfectly and you can help with their research!
Wed 11 Sep 2024
If you are looking for any further information about current or future Gaelic events and opportunities, please send an email to hisa@uhi.ac.uk
Tue 03 Sep 2024
Come along to our first online session of the year during Freshers!
Wed 21 Aug 2024
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Find out more about studying at your local Academic Partner here!
Wed 21 Aug 2024
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Just starting at UHI or been here a while? Find out more about the University of the Highlands and Islands here!
Tue 20 Aug 2024
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Join our groups today and find a community of people here at HISA.
Sun 18 Aug 2024
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We are looking for a Local Coordinator for our Argyll and SAMS locations (based in Oban).
Thu 15 Aug 2024
The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association is appalled by the violence and deplorable actions of the far-right across the UK.
Thu 08 Aug 2024
Celebrating the best in sports at UHI
Tue 06 Aug 2024
We’d like to announce that we recently recruited for a new Insight and Democracy Coordinator.
Mon 08 Jul 2024
Check out these great resources from Smart Girl Study!
Sun 07 Jul 2024
Freshers
Check our new page for discounts for students! Including the YoungScot Card and many more!
Tue 25 Jun 2024
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UHI Perth released its consultation response to its current Financial Sustainability project.
Mon 17 Jun 2024
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Last week, we received a paper shared by UHI Perth senior management to staff considering how they could save money to combat their financial deficit of £4 million.
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Why you should vote for Amanda Fleet - Highlands and Islands Students' Association for the People’s Choice Award!
Mon 10 Jun 2024
We're releasing the consultation response on proposed cuts which has been created using the views of students at UHI Perth. You can read that here.
Tue 28 May 2024
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Tue 21 May 2024
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Tue 21 May 2024
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We're looking for two Student Interns to support our work! Seven hours per week at £12 per hour.
Mon 20 May 2024
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Here are the results of our recent 2024 By-Election!
Thu 09 May 2024
Today marks a watershed moment in marine research and innovation as the newest UHI Research Centre launches at the UHI Shetland Scalloway Campus, nestled in the heart of Shetland’s marine-based research community.
Mon 29 Apr 2024
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Friday the 26th of April is Lesbian Day of Visibility, and our Sports Development Coordinator Amanda and our Perth Depute President of Activities and Welfare Rebecca have written an article about their Vegas Wedding last year.
Fri 26 Apr 2024
LGBTQ
UHI offers BSc Nursing with Registration as an Adult or Mental Health Nurse.
Sun 14 Apr 2024
CFHS
Find the latest information on Action Short of Strike and Cuts at UHI here.
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Find our most recent statement from the Executive Committee of HISA on the current Strike Action and Action Short of Strike.
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Find our follow up to the Statement we released on the 1st of March about the proposed cuts at UHI Moray.
Thu 28 Mar 2024
The Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing team offer a variety of value for money treatments during the week to students, staff and members of the public by students studying at UHI Perth.
Tue 19 Mar 2024
Find out more from the candidates to become your next President and Vice President Education!
Tue 12 Mar 2024
Due to a change in circumstances, our Depute Present for Activities & Welfare (Inverness), Joe Sweeney, has announced that he will be resigning from their position at the Highlands & Islands Students’ Association.
Mon 04 Mar 2024
Written by Cross-Campus President William Campbell and Cross-Campus Vice President Education Gary Souter.
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Moray
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and eight partners have signed up to The Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark during LGBT History Month to support inclusive social spaces across the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire.
Wed 28 Feb 2024
The History of LGBTQ+ people and events doesn't start with the Stonewall Riots but dates back over 500 years.
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Come and check out what we have planned for the rest of 2023/2024!
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Here's an article from the RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) who support people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Looking for a safe space to make friends and find support? Networks are the place to be if you want to meet other students with similar experiences. Find out more in this article!
Mon 12 Feb 2024
A pioneering project to help protect wetlands – one of the world’s most threatened habitats – has secured £2.66 million in funding for a team of scientists from university partners that includes UHI.
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Fort William Mountain Festival are proud to announce Caitlin Connor from Cambuslang as the 10th recipient of The Scottish Youth Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture, sponsored by UHI North, West and Hebrides.
Sat 10 Feb 2024
RES, a British business and the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has partnered with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to support a minimum of 60 students through their Student Development Fund.
Fri 09 Feb 2024
We've put together a list of study skills and tools that you can use to study smarter. Find out what they are and how they can help you master your learning!
Thu 08 Feb 2024
The National Student Survey (NSS) opens for final year HND and degree students on Monday 5 February 2023.
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Looking for community? We've officially launched our Student Networks! Join one to meet students like you studying at UHI.
Mon 05 Feb 2024
We're now a certified Disability Confident Committed organisation!
Mon 29 Jan 2024
Following conversations within our team, and our All Student Meeting last year in November – We have updated our elected officer structure.
Thu 25 Jan 2024
We are looking for a Student Intern to join our amazing Hebrides Team!
Tue 16 Jan 2024
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You might think Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year, but that's a myth.
Mon 15 Jan 2024
Laura Mackenzie-Raymond from Inverness shares her experience of training as a nurse and discusses some of the personal challenges she’s faced along the way.
Sun 14 Jan 2024
If you’re looking to pursue a career in the motor vehicle service and repair industry, the Motor Vehicle Department at UHI Perth offers lots of challenging and rewarding opportunities.
Sat 13 Jan 2024
After finishing high school, Callum came straight to UHI Perth to study in our New Opportunities department. Now studying on his second course, we find out how he is getting on.
Fri 12 Jan 2024
The Centre for Island Creativity is delighted to share the news that Clarissa Tam, a student on the MA Art and Social Practice has been awarded a major grant from the Hong Kong government to curate and realise the exhibition Festival of Decay.
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Shetland
Mark Shiner, head of maritime studies at UHI Orkney, provides an insight into his recent trip to teach traditional sailmaking to staff at America’s largest Maritime Museum.
Wed 10 Jan 2024
Orkney
Breadalbane Academy has been working with UHI Perth and the Perth and Kinross School / College Partnership to access a tailored Personal Development Programme, designed and delivered by Kate Lamb from our New Opportunities department to support the needs of our students.
Mon 08 Jan 2024
The Board of Governors and Academic Board of HTC are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Donald E. Meek as an Honorary Research Fellow in Highland Faith and Culture.
Sun 07 Jan 2024
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In the year 2023, the Fisheries Team within UHI Shetland’s Marine Sciences Department made an extensive effort to collect vital data supporting the local seafood industry. The data collected are invaluable for ensuring the long-term sustainability of Shetland’s important local fisheries
Sat 06 Jan 2024
Shetland
UHI Perth Library has been working with students to submit work to the Creative Writing in FE Anthology 2023.
Fri 05 Jan 2024
Perth
We are looking for a Local Coordinator for our Argyll & SAMS campuses
Fri 05 Jan 2024
Do you have the best Christmas Tree? Get involved in our Photo Competition!
Wed 20 Dec 2023
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Find out about the work from Perth Depute, Rebecca Bond including Boccia, Student Voice Reps and the future in 2024!
Fri 15 Dec 2023
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An Afternoon of Protest at UHI (University of Highland and Islands) Shetland
Fri 15 Dec 2023
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Find out about the work from SAMS Depute, Kian McDonald including Gender Neutral Toilets, the LGBTQ+ Project and the Christmas Ceilidh
Fri 15 Dec 2023
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Hi, I am Fiona Smith and I am the Student President at Your Students’ Association. I grew up in Glasgow and moved to Perthshire to start high school (culture shock!).
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Perth
As we're almost halfway through the year, check out this update from our Vice President Education, Gary Souter!
Fri 15 Dec 2023
VicePresidentEducation
Scientists from the Environmental Research Institute (ERI), part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), have recently returned from Brussels where they presented an internationally recognised Scottish project to EU Commission staff, government representatives and MEPs.
Thu 14 Dec 2023
NWH
Over 80 UHI Shetland students enjoyed a magical Christmas graduation at Mareel on Friday 08 December. Students who completed their studies in a wide variety of subjects, from aquaculture, art, computing, health care amongst many other, in academic year 2022/23 were invited to graduate.
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Shetland
SfW Hospitality students based on Islay planned and delivered a festive afternoon tea last week as part of their course.
Wed 13 Dec 2023
Argyll
As the cost of living crisis continues to hit students hard, the Scottish Government’s new announcement of a £2,400 uplift to financial support for higher education students is a big win for the student movement.
Tue 12 Dec 2023
SSE and the University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) have officially announced a partnership which could help people across the Highlands and Islands.
Tue 12 Dec 2023
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) today announced a new route aimed at those looking for a career in the professional theatre industry at UHI Perth.
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Perth
A new student partnership agreement was signed by UHI and Your Students’ Association on Friday 1 December.
Tue 12 Dec 2023
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Find out about what your President, William Campbell, has been up to over the last few months!
Mon 11 Dec 2023
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An image of the aurora looking from Mallaig to Skye on a recent winter’s’ night and taken by a college lecturer, has been selected as the official college Christmas Card for 2023 by a panel at UHI North, West and Hebrides.
Mon 11 Dec 2023
NWH
With the “16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence” campaign coming to a close on December 10th, it’s a good time to reflect.
Mon 11 Dec 2023
GBV
Pick Up A Jumper or T-Shirt today on our E-Shop!
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Students from UHI Inverness have teamed up with a local charity again this winter to provide hundreds of meals for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
Wed 06 Dec 2023
Inverness
Our Depute President for UHI Agryll, Ahren Armstrong has a message for all those receiving their exam results this week, to tell you his story and let you know there is #NoWrongPath through life!
Tue 05 Dec 2023
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Danny McBean a 3rd year electrical apprentice from Forres who works for Grants of Dufftown has been awarded the gold medal for the best electrical installation student in the UK at the recent Skillelectric national competition.
Tue 05 Dec 2023
Moray
This December, we're giving away a Study Hamper! All you need to do is like our post on Facebook and share the post to be in the drawer!
Mon 04 Dec 2023
Get ready for an insightful journey into the heart of the "16 Days of Action" campaign with a short film, Expensive Sh*t, created by Adura Onashile.
Fri 01 Dec 2023
GBV
We caught up with Jack, who shares with us all about his role as our Active Campus Co-ordinator at UHI Moray.
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Moray
Marine scientists, from SAMS, investigating the formation of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Scottish waters have found no link between salmon farming and the likelihood of a bloom forming.
Wed 29 Nov 2023
SAMS
Alex Dold provides an insight into her journey as a PhD student researching representations of Scottish identities through the popular TV show, Outlander.
Tue 28 Nov 2023
UHI Argyll, has recently launched an innovative new partnership programme with Argyll and Isles Tourism Cooperative, one of Scotland’s leading destination management organisations, to help young people develop a long and rewarding dream career in tourism in Argyll and the Isles.
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Argyll
Due to a change in circumstances, our Depute President for Education (Moray), Melissa Carr, has announced that they will be resigning from their position at the Highlands & Islands Students’ Association.
Mon 27 Nov 2023
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual global campaign starting on November 25th
Mon 27 Nov 2023
GBV
"Unveiling the Harsh Realities of Gender-Based Violence: A Personal Look into its Profound Impact on Survivors" – William Campbell, Your Students’ Association President
Thu 23 Nov 2023
GBV
UHI North, West and Hebrides is looking to gain a better understanding of how rural centres in the Ardnamurchan peninsula can best serve the needs of the local community.
Mon 20 Nov 2023
NWH
Are you looking for work that would allow you to better the experiences of your fellow students AND work around your studies?
Fri 17 Nov 2023
PerthPerthPresident
As we step into the vibrant and transformative realm of Trans Awareness Week, we must acknowledge the profound importance of names and pronouns in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.
Wed 15 Nov 2023
President
As we step into the vibrant and transformative realm of Trans Awareness Week, we must acknowledge the profound importance of names.
Wed 15 Nov 2023
As our campuses across the Highlands and Islands continue to grow and diversify, the need for inclusivity and understanding has become increasingly apparent.
Mon 13 Nov 2023
A look back at our first cohort of SWAP Access to Nursing students and their journeys to nursing.
Tue 07 Nov 2023
Argyll
Staff and students gathered in Inverness today (Tuesday 7 November) to celebrate the launch of the University of the Highlands and Islands’ new Gaelic Language Plan. The document, UHI’s fourth Gaelic plan, was unveiled at a lunchtime event held at UHI Inverness.
Tue 07 Nov 2023
InvernessPresident
Islay High School pupils have been busy preparing for Halloween this week as part of their SfW Hospitality and Practical Cookery course undertaken at UHI Argyll.
Tue 31 Oct 2023
Primary teachers across Orkney can look forward to specialist support in teaching the vital STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths – thanks to a new STEM outreach coordinator who has joined the UHI Orkney team.
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Orkney
UHI Orkney students celebrated their academic achievements with friends, family and staff on Friday 29 September. Over 250 students were invited to attend the celebration of success and achievement in St Magnus Cathedral.
Mon 02 Oct 2023
Orkney
UHI Inverness provides a wide range of support to help ensure that none of our students go hungry or without essentials, such as warm clothing or toiletries, as a result of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Sun 01 Oct 2023
Inverness
UHI Orkney, as part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership, has revealed a new name and visual identity to strengthen engagement with communities and market its offerings more effectively through a connected and recognisable brand family.
Mon 25 Sep 2023
Orkney
Stay up to date with the Highland Theological College by clicking the link here!
Fri 01 Sep 2023
HTC
Ruth Smart has been awarded the ‘Above and Beyond - Student Award’ in this years HISA awards.
Tue 08 Aug 2023
HTC
A short story written from the perspective of a house in rural South Africa amidst the apartheid has won the prestigious University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Peter May fiction prize.
Tue 08 Aug 2023
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