MSL Membership System News

HISA shares practice at major student engagement conference

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:24:27 +0100

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

UHI GBV Disclosure Tool

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:16:31 Z

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

Autism: some history of this 'new' phenomenon

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:59:24 Z

Autism is a new phenomenon, clearly. It is important to understand that increased diagnoses of anything is only indicative of an increased understanding or awareness of it, not necessarily greater prevalence.

Student Partnership Agreement 2024-2026

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:22:15 Z

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

Disability Confident Committed

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:21:45 Z

We're now a certified Disability Confident Committed organisation!

UHI students and staff celebrated in the 2025 HISA Awards.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:35:41 +0100

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.

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

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:42:09 Z

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.

Staying Safe – Tips for UHI Students

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:50:19 +0100

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.

Voluntary Opportunity - Student Trustee

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:27:12 +0100

Clean Sweep for UHI Shinty at the 2026 Littlejohn Vase

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:36:50 Z

Double Gold in Shinty at Littlejohn Vase!

Volunteer to join your college’s board!

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:05:41 +0100

We are looking for students at Argyll, Inverness, Moray, and Perth to join the colleges' Boards of Management. Make sure your voice is heard!

HISA Contributes to UHI’s Research Conference

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:51:24 Z

Officers and staff from HISA played key roles at the recent UHI ENGAGE 2026 Research and Knowledge Exchange Conference which took place on 7-9 January. The PGR day was students organised by students with help from HISA.

Aye Pod News and the Tale of Student Feedback

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:29:41 Z

In this blog, the Moray President talks about changes to the Aye Pod and the fantastic way that UHI Moray listened to student feedback about making it a better student space.

Student Housing Campaign Success!

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:20:30 +0100

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.

Resources to help with Gender-Based Violence?

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:45:03 Z

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

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

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:04:19 Z

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! 👀✨

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

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:55:06 Z

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

UHI Paddlesports Club – Sea Kayaking Expedition

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:33:23 Z

What was predicted to be a cold, wet, and windy weekend turned into one filled with adventure and laughter!

Humanities Hubs: seeking students' views

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:31:40 Z

Is your course in the Humanities degree scheme? Do you want to meet fellow students at your nearest campus? Then tell us your views!

2026 SVR Impact Competition

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:25:32 Z

A chance for SVRs to celebrate their experiences - and win £200!

Student Poetry: Voices of Strength & Survival

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:04:44 Z

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

Money Talks: Behind the Funding Desk with Louise Proctor

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:30:28 +0100

Meet Cassie Greenford: The Heart of Engagement at UHI NWH

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:09 Z

Meet Lorna Ferguson: Supporting Student Mental Health at UHI

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:12:33 Z

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

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:49:08 Z

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. 💙

NUS Membership Referendum Result

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:38:28 +0100

Here are the results of the NUS Membership Referendum

Statement on the Future Campus Decision at UHI Shetland

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:35:16 Z

HISA Student Elections 2026 - The Results!

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:09:18 Z

The results for the 2026 HISA Student Elections are LIVE! See who's leading HISA next academic year right here!

Become a Student Trustee of HISA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:22:19 +0100

We are recruiting for Student Trustees to join the HISA Trustee Board and help ensure that HISA remains focused on student priorities.