The global pandemic highlighted the vital role of the Hospitality and Food Studies sector, with businesses increasingly seeking skilled staff to support their operations. As one of Scotland’s largest industries, hospitality offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. At UHI Perth, we recognise the importance of preparing our students to be work-ready. To achieve this, we maintain strong partnerships with employers across the hospitality sector, ensuring our training aligns with industry needs.

Work based training allows you to work towards a vocational qualification relevant to your employment, so you can learn while you earn and gain a recognised qualification.

Whether you are a young person looking for an apprenticeship, or an employer who is keen to train and develop staff, our business team can guide you.

At UHI Perth, we are fully focused on training the next generation of built environment professionals, enhancing our students’ skills and abilities, preparing learners for employment within the construction industry sector. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who came to college as a more mature learner to do a joinery apprenticeship

285 graduates and award winners were celebrated at the UHI Perth Graduation and Awards Ceremony 2025, held at Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 2 October. Degrees, diplomas, certificates, and awards were presented in recognition of their achievements. 

If you are interested in a career that involves working with people in the sports industry, in the maintenance or improvement of their sporting performance, then the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation course at UHI Perth is the right one for you. You will be taught by our expert team of sports therapy and rehabilitation professionals and have access to excellent on-campus sports facilities

We meet a student who is in the final year of this degree, to find out how she has found it.

Early Years and Childcare is a growth industry requiring new and talented people to enter the workforce. At UHI Perth, we offer a range of relevant and registrable qualifications for those wishing to work in this exciting and important sector. We met a student who completed their course alongside their job in a primary school to find out how they found the experience.

Returning to education as a mature student can be daunting, but this week’s blog demonstrates that it can be a life changing experience and something that Kieran wished he had done sooner. He chatted to us about his time.

Work based training allows you to work towards a vocational qualification relevant to your employment, so you can learn while you earn and gain a recognised qualification.

Our apprentices are supported throughout their journey by our work-based assessors and in this week’s blog, we meet one of our newest staff members - Lorraine McMillan.

Are you interested in visual communication and design? Study at UHI Perth and you will become one of the most sought-after professionals in the industry – allowing you to combine your creative thinking with your passion for art, technology, and communication. Our tailored degree programme will give you the opportunity to learn innovative ideas and expand your creative problem-solving skills, as you work on projects with social, economic, and environmental significance.

Having just completed the course, Natasha shares her thoughts on how she found it.

The creative sector continues as a key driver to the local and national economy, contributing richly and fundamentally to cultural identities, so with our help at UHI Perth, you could be on your way to a successful career within one of the most rapidly growing sectors.

The creative economy also contributes to the overall well-being of communities, individual self-esteem and quality of life. This week we met a student who returned to education later in life to fulfil their creative side.

Steady investment and innovation continue to create job opportunities in life sciences (human health) in Scotland, which employed 22,600 people in 2024. And with the sector aiming to grow turnover to more than £10 billion by 2030, skilled individuals are in demand.*

Begin your journey into the highly varied and interesting field of bioscience with our comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of modern sciences. We caught up with a student who has just finished her HNC.

Foundation Apprenticeships (FA) are an exciting opportunity for pupils, and the delivery involves a blended approach combining knowledge and understanding with the application of skills in the workplace. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who has just finished their FA.

Foundation Apprenticeships (FA) are a new and exciting opportunity, and the delivery involves a blended approach combining knowledge and understanding with the application of skills in the workplace. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who has just finished their FA.

Work based training allows you to work towards a vocational qualification relevant to your employment, so you can learn while you earn and gain a recognised qualification.

Our apprentices are supported throughout their journey by our work-based assessors and in this week’s blog, we meet one of our newest staff members - Callum.

Coming to college/university can have a considerable effect on people's lives: from the decision making and application stage, all the way to enrolment, induction and then ongoing throughout your studies. At UHI Perth, we try to make this transition as easy as possible, and our friendly and supportive staff are always on hand to make your journey a memorable one.

Having just completed his studies; Nathan took some time out to chat to us about his experience.

We’re excited to be taking part in this year’s #ChooseCollege campaign, running from Monday 14 July to Monday 22 August 2025.

We asked some of the employers that work with our Business Engagement Team about the importance of local colleges to their businesses.

Across Scotland, students from UHI Perth’s BA Art and Contemporary Practices degree are making a tangible impact in communities through a wide range of creative placements. These emerging artists are stepping beyond the studio and into real-world environments where their creativity is only nurtured and used to inspire, support, and engage others. Through partnerships with cultural institutions, charities, and grassroots organisations, the students are gaining invaluable experience while contributing meaningfully to the social and cultural fabric of Scotland. 

At UHI Perth, we have a long-established track record of preparing our students for a career as a musician with our industry-focused accredited courses. Our friendly community allows our students to develop their creative practice, vocational and musical identity. In the blog this week, we meet Michelle who is studying for her degree in Popular Music,