Our guest blogger - Claire Nelson, Perth College UHI Counsellor - writes:

So, we are well into January and, by now, our New Year’s resolutions may very well have been thrown out the window. We might have got ourselves into Christmas debt, the joys of Christmas Day are long gone, and it still seems like ages until January payday! Sound familiar? Oh, hello ‘Blue Monday’.

For this week’s student spotlight, we caught up with Lisa Oliver to find out why she decided to do an online course, alongside her part-time job.

Did you know, Friday 1st January is Commitment Day and Saturday 2nd January is Motivation/Inspiration Day? The New Year can be a really good opportunity to evaluate our lives. This year, more than ever.

Our Student Support Worker – Apryll - has been with Perth College UHI for over a year now and is so enthusiastic about her role, that we had to chat to her

Since 2003, 11 December has been International Mountain Day – a chance to celebrate mountains and create awareness about their importance to all of us.

To celebrate National Brownie Day (yes that’s a thing) we’ve put together a really simple brownie recipe for you to follow.

We are really pleased to have Domini Grant as our guest blogger this week. Domini is an Early Education and Childcare Lecturer at Perth College UHI, and wants to share her experience of being diagnosed with dyslexia at a later stage in life.

Hello! I am the new HISA Communications Intern, Will Derries. To ensure that HISA Perth are communicating with you - our students, as best they can - they have appointed me as the new Communications Intern.

Did you know that you can study for a qualification at Perth College UHI through distance learning? This method of study allows you to learn without having to attend regular classes on campus – meaning you can study where and when you want. Whilst still working full-time, Susan Allan decided to do a course via this route, and proudly graduated this summer.

Due to COVID-19, there won’t be any organised bonfire night celebrations this year. If you’re looking for something tasty to enjoy inside instead, then why not try Parkin cake? A sticky cake containing a mix of oatmeal, ginger, treacle and syrup – that was traditionally eaten on bonfire night.

My name is Lianne Schemper, I am from Crieff and have been working at Perth College UHI Nursery for five years now.

Next week is the 24 October 2020. It’s a Saturday! That’s nice, right? You’ll get to enjoy the weekend – and, unless it’s somebody’s birthday, anniversary, or memorable day - the 24 October could just be another dreich day. Well, it’s actually a bright day - it’s ‘Make a Difference Day’! A day to celebrate you, us, them, we – everybody!

It’s never too late to change the direction your life is going in. This year, especially, has got more people wondering if they should change jobs, retrain, or even return to education. We caught up with former student, Lesley, to hear about her return to study as a mature student.

After months of being inside during lockdown, you might have found yourself snacking on less healthy options due to boredom. Start the new academic year on a healthier note, by following this tasty fruit salad recipe from Perth College UHI Head Chef, Gordon.

Perth College UHI is committed to the health and wellbeing of its students, staff and community and we have seen this in one way with the creation and operation of The Academy of Sport and Wellbeing (ASW).

Did you know that we have a Scholarship programme to help students who are committed to their studies and are keen to develop their skills to reach their full potential? We caught up with BA Hospitality student, Rachael Carr, to find out how she has benefited from the scholarship programme.

HISA (Highlands and Islands Students’ Association) is YOUR students association and represents you at a regional level as part of the University of the Highlands and Islands as well as a local level here at Perth College UHI.