Three poems reflecting lived experiences of GBV, resilience, and the power of speaking out.
Wed 10 Dec 2025
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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
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
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 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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The results of the Moray President By-Election are now live!
Fri 10 Oct 2025
The results of the Inverness Depute President By-Election are now live!
Fri 26 Sep 2025
The recent 2025 RAISE conference in Glasgow saw three contributions from HISA about perspectives on student engagement to a wide audience.
Wed 24 Sep 2025
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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Tue 22 Apr 2025
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Tue 25 Mar 2025
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Tue 18 Mar 2025
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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
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
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
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
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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Everyone deserves a life free of the fear and threat of Gender-Based Violence.
Wed 27 Nov 2024
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We're now a certified Disability Confident Committed organisation!
Mon 29 Jan 2024
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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Pick Up A Jumper or T-Shirt today on our E-Shop!
Fri 08 Dec 2023