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“Deafness Is a Hidden Disability”: A Conversation with HISA’s Holly Pearce
two figures communicating through BSL

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.

 
“What You Don’t See: The Reality of Invisible Disabilities”: A convo with HISA’s Hannah Laycock
different people with visible and invisible disabilities

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.

 
16 Days of Activism to end Gender-Based Violence
various representations of women in orange colouring

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.

 
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.

 
Our Statement on the upcoming strikes by University & College Union (UCU) members

 
Meet Your New Moray President!

The results of the Moray President By-Election are now live!

 
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.

 
Meet Your New Inverness Depute President!

The results of the Inverness Depute President By-Election are now live!

 
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.

 
HISA shares practice at major student engagement conference

The recent 2025 RAISE conference in Glasgow saw three contributions from HISA about perspectives on student engagement to a wide audience.

 
Celebrating sporting excellence at UHI: 2025 Sporting Blues winners announced

The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) in partnership with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Sporting Blues Awards.

 
UHI students and staff celebrated in the 2025 HISA Awards.

The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) Awards are an annual event which recognises the efforts of exceptional students and staff from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). This year’s awards saw another fantastic collaboration between HISA and UHI.

 
First Minister Honours UHI Perth’s Outstanding, Best and Inspiring Students and Staff
Award-winning Outstanding, Best and Inspiring (OBI) UHI Perth staff and students, with John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney MSP joined students and staff at UHI Perth on Wednesday 28 May 2025, to celebrate the winners of the OBI Awards - Outstanding, Best and Inspiring - at a special ceremony held on campus.

 
Staying Safe – Tips for UHI Students

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.

 
Our Response to the Supreme Court Ruling on The Legal Definitions of a Woman

 
Money Talks: Behind the Funding Desk with Louise Proctor
Promotional graphic for the HISA Advice Service highlighting a new article titled “Money Talks: Behi

 
Meet Cassie Greenford: The Heart of Engagement at UHI NWH
Promotional graphic for the HISA Advice Service. It announces a new article titled "Meet Cassie Gree

 
The HISA independent Advice Service offers free, impartial advice to all UHI students.

The HISA independent Advice Service offers free, impartial advice to all UHI students.

 
Meet Lorna Ferguson: Supporting Student Mental Health at UHI

 
HISA Student Elections 2025 - The Results!

The results for the 2025 HISA Student Elections are LIVE! See who's leading HISA next academic year right here!

 
Meet Helen McGuigan: The Unsung Guide Helping Students Navigate Their Future
A blue promotional graphic for a new UHI Interview Series article featuring Helen McGuigan (SAMS). T

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! 👀✨

 
Meet Melissa O'Keeffe: The UHI / HISA Staff Member You Didn’t Know You Needed

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. 💙

 
Join Us in Exploring the Networked Student Experience!

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!

 
UHI and HISA renew commitment to student wellbeing with Student Mental Health Agreement

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.

 
UHI GBV Disclosure Tool
Hand holding a mobile phone with the online disclosure tool website open

UHI has launched a new online disclosure tool to help students inform UHI about potential, past, or present Gender-Based Violence.

 
Resources to help with Gender-Based Violence?

Everyone deserves a life free of the fear and threat of Gender-Based Violence.

 
Disability Confident Committed

We're now a certified Disability Confident Committed organisation!

 
Student Partnership Agreement 2024-2026

A new student partnership agreement was signed by UHI and Your Students’ Association on Friday 1 December.

 
New University Merch!

Pick Up A Jumper or T-Shirt today on our E-Shop!

 
Become Our Next Student Voice Rep

Become a volunteer with the Students' Association, learn new skills and work with students to improve the experience at UHI for everyone.

 
 
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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
InvernessPerthstudent

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
Inverness

Meet Your New Moray President!

The results of the Moray President By-Election are now live!

Fri 10 Oct 2025

Meet Your New Inverness Depute President!

The results of the Inverness Depute President By-Election are now live!

Fri 26 Sep 2025

HISA shares practice at major student engagement conference

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

Staying Safe – Tips for UHI Students

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
Moraytransport
Promotional graphic for the HISA Advice Service highlighting a new article titled “Money Talks: Behi

Money Talks: Behind the Funding Desk with Louise Proctor

Tue 22 Apr 2025
advice

Our Response to the Supreme Court Ruling on The Legal Definitions of a Woman

Tue 22 Apr 2025
Promotional graphic for the HISA Advice Service. It announces a new article titled "Meet Cassie Gree

Meet Cassie Greenford: The Heart of Engagement at UHI NWH

Tue 25 Mar 2025
adviceservice

Meet Lorna Ferguson: Supporting Student Mental Health at UHI

Tue 18 Mar 2025
adviceservice
A blue promotional graphic for a new UHI Interview Series article featuring Helen McGuigan (SAMS). T

Meet Helen McGuigan: The Unsung Guide Helping Students Navigate Their Future

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 Melissa O'Keeffe: The UHI / HISA Staff Member You Didn’t Know You Needed

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

Join Us in Exploring the Networked Student Experience!

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

UHI and HISA renew commitment to student wellbeing with Student Mental Health Agreement

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
Hand holding a mobile phone with the online disclosure tool website open

UHI GBV Disclosure Tool

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
GBV

Resources to help with Gender-Based Violence?

Everyone deserves a life free of the fear and threat of Gender-Based Violence.

Wed 27 Nov 2024
GBV

Disability Confident Committed

We're now a certified Disability Confident Committed organisation!

Mon 29 Jan 2024

Student Partnership Agreement 2024-2026

A new student partnership agreement was signed by UHI and Your Students’ Association on Friday 1 December.

Tue 12 Dec 2023
PresidentStudentPartnershipAgreement

New University Merch!

Pick Up A Jumper or T-Shirt today on our E-Shop!

Fri 08 Dec 2023
 
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