Get more out of student life
As a UHI student you'll have the opportunity to get involved in representing your fellow students’ interests in a variety of ways; becoming a course or subject network representative, an officer of a local college students’ association, or a member of the UHISA executive committee can help you to contribute to the development of UHI as well as gain valuable personal skills and experience.
Taking part in any of these student activities can offer you the possibility of travelling around the Highlands and Islands, making a real difference to the lives of the students you represent, and enhancing your CV through training and experience. The skills and capabilities you develop will help you in whatever you do after UHI; having learnt – for example - how to negotiate, manage your time, be an effective leader or use your initiative to get the ball rolling on something you are passionate about. Get in touch with student development officer, Melissa Schouten, if you are interested in getting involved.
UHISA
UHI students' association (UHISA) aims to bring together students with common interests from across the UHI network. UHISA aims to financially and practically support a variety of different events throughout the year; including competitions, quizzes, trips and other extra-curricular activities.
There are also a wide range of potential clubs and societies to get involved in, as well as several previously established ones, including Luchd na Gàidhlig (the Gaelic Speakers’ Society) and the Hillwalking and Mountaineering Club. If there’s a club or society that you would like to see being established, as a UHI student you can access funding, training and support to bring it into being. UHISA is also keen to promote competitive sport within UHI and can supply funding to support students who want to represent UHI in such events on a national level.
The UHISA website offers up-to-date news and information on events and activities, as well as giving details on how to get involved in any aspects of student life that you may be interested in. Visit the UHISA website, or email the UHISA president directly for more information. We will do whatever we can to help release your potential!
Local student associations
Some of our colleges also have their own local students’ associations
