Did you know that once you are a student at Perth College UHI, you automatically become a member of the student’s association? HISA represents all students in the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and its academic partners. In this week’s blog, we get to know Rebecca Wallace - the Vice President of Education and Engagement.
Did you know that there are a growing range of employment opportunities for people who want to work in sports therapy? Our degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation will allow you to work with people in the sports industry, in the maintenance or improvement of their sporting performance. Personal Trainer, Samantha Jack, is currently in her fourth year of the degree and chatted to us about why she chose this course.
Even though we were still navigating our way through some COVID-19 restrictions in 2021, our students nonetheless managed to achieve some amazing things throughout the year. Join us for a trip back down memory lane…
Niral Lacman relocated from London to Perth so that he could be taught by our expert team of sports therapy and rehabilitation professionals and have access to excellent on-campus sports facilities. Now in his final year, Niral shares his experience of studying at Perth College UHI.
In this week’s blog, we chat to one of our 2021 Music Business graduates about her time at Perth College UHI and we find out what direction her career has taken since graduating.
International student, Tadej Ropret, has progressed through many Sport and Fitness courses at Perth College UHI and is now in his final year. He shares his story.
For this month’s staff spotlight, we get to know Chris Heaney from our Sport and Fitness department. He shares with us his enthusiasm for the outdoors and tells us a bit about his family life. 🏄 🚴♂️ 🧗♂️ 👧
Whatever stage you are at, the information in this blog will hopefully help you on your UCAS journey and ensure you make a first-class application to the courses of interest to you.
To mark Scottish Dyslexia Awareness week, our Student Services team chat to us about their experiences of helping students at Perth College UHI and give us a run down on the services and products that are available to help a student’s learner journey.
This week is dedicated to celebrating our 2021 graduates across the #ThinkUHI partnership 🎓
We are so proud of their achievements, during what was an incredibly challenging year. We didn’t want to miss out on their special day, so we asked them to share their ‘at home’ celebrations and they didn’t disappoint ❤️
In this week’s blog, we meet a Business and Management student who returned to education - alongside working a professional job – to gain new knowledge and skills that could be implemented to drive forward her future career.
When Serena finished school, she was unsure what direction she wanted her life to take. However, after gaining some life experience working for the NHS, she found her calling in life. She shares her story with us.
If you’re interested in a career in the musical theatre and performing arts industries, or within community arts, then our courses are ideal. Hear from some of our musical theatre students about their experience studying at Perth College UHI
Studying at Perth College UHI gives you the perfect opportunity towards securing a successful future and former Sport and Fitness student, Iain Mackenzie, is proof of that. Having started at NC level, Iain then went on to graduate with a First-Class Honours degree and is now successfully working in his chosen career. He shares his journey with us.
We are also committed to continually upskilling our staff, to benefit our students and their learning experience. Hospitality and Professional Cookery Lecturer, Shirley Simpson, gained some valuable industry experience from Cardo restaurant in Perth, and she tells us how she got on.
Hear Hope’s motivating journey of progressing from a school transition course, to an HND, and her special friendship with fellow student, Chelsea
After experiencing some difficulties in her time at school, Chelsea came to Perth College UHI for a fresh start. Here she was able to flourish in confidence and, as a result, has made great strides in progressing her education.
“Don’t be afraid to try, or apply, for any course. The lecturers always try their best to guide you and help. There’s never a perfect time to start something, but it’s never too late.”
At Perth College UHI, we offer great progression opportunities. Students can start from entry-level programmes, where no previous qualifications are required, and work their way up - with many courses going right up to honours degree level. This is exactly what this week’s Student Spotlight, did. Megan tells us her story:
