The Network
Welcome to The Network, the newsletter for University of the Highlands And Islands students. This is the final edition of The Network for 2011, where does the time go? Lots of winners in this edition - business ideas from both Perth and Inverness plus our winning golf team. You could be a winner too if you are successful in applying to the UHI Student Development Fund - remember the deadline for your application is 31st January 2012.
In the meantime, from all of us at The Network, enjoy the holidays and see you all in the new year.
UHI Student Development Fund
Is there a training course, conference or event you would like to attend in the new year but are struggling to find the money needed? The Student Development Fund may be able to help - deadline for applications is 31st January 2012. Find out more here
UHI Golf Students win the league
The UHI Golf Team are this year's winners of the SSS/BUCS Winter League. This is a great achievement for the students who are all studying on the BA (Hons) Golf Management programme at North Highland College UHI, Dornoch.
Business Competition winners
The 6th UHI Business Idea Competition, organised by CREATE on behalf of the UHI Network, recently announced their winners.
Top Prize and Best Social Enterprise Idea went to Penny Phillips and Laura Nicolson. Penny and Laura have a passion for cycling and are planning to set up a hub in Inverness that provides a wide range of services for all types of cyclists in the town. View the list of all winners
UHISA have had a very busy year which looks set to continue into 2012. In February nominations will open for both the UHISA Teaching Awards and the UHISA elections. Keep an eye on the UHISA website for more details.
Talent Scotland - student stories
The Talent Scotland Graduate Placement Programme will be launching details of their Summer Placements in early 2012. In the meantime listen to some student stories here.
Sustainable Studies Seminar Series
The Centre Mountain Studies at Perth College UHI will be running a series of lunchtime Sustainable Studies Seminars. Contact Jayne for further details.
In addition, researchers from the Centre for Mountain Studies at Perth College UHI recently held workshops in Braemar, Lochinver and Cairndow.
The sessions focussed on the findings of the “Sustainable Estates for the 21st Century” project which looked at the concept of sustainability for large Scottish estates.
New campus for Inverness College UHI
Inverness College UHI has secured funds for a new campus. Read more.
About Me: I am from the State of the Maine on the eastern seaboard of America. I grew up in the countryside on a hobby farm with a house that ran entirely on solar electricity and to finish off my unconventional childhood I was home schooled from the age of six. My main interests are history and culture and I enjoy travelling when ever I get the chance, especially if I can incorporate one of my first two interests into the itinerary.
My UHI: When I started looking at colleges and universities, I knew I wanted to study internationally as it would give me a broader perspective and open up new possibilities. After looking at numerous programs, I decided on UHI and Orkney due to the unique nature and location and I am very happy with my choice. UHI and Cultural Studies have offered a broad and flexible degree which suit my wide ranging interests and the lecturing has been excellent. I am also the Orkney College rep for UHISA.
My Time: When I'm not working I am out hiking and exploring Orkney's archaeology. I am also an enthusiastic student of Scottish traditional music and spend time researching old tunes and their origins. For the summer, I’m looking forward to being back in the trenches of the archaeological excavations at Ness of Brodgar, where I dug for six weeks this year.
My Dreams: I am still not sure where I am heading, but I still have a few years left on my degree to figure it out and I plan on enjoying the journey. Quite likely I will be looking to continue my studies with a Masters or PhD and eventually find employment that has my interest at the heart of it.
Connect with UHI
Quote of the month
A human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated - Horace Mann
Events & Training
The UHI Career Centre recently ran an event with Third Sector Internships Scotland. Several exciting new opportunities will be on offer to students during 2012. Find out more here
Keep a watch out for the UHI special guest series of talks, focusing on issues in communication and social responsibility.
21 March 2012
Dr Richard Holloway, writer and broadcaster
8 May 2012
John Bird, founder of The Big Issue 5 June 2012
Brian Taylor, BBC Scotland political editor
The closing date for applications to the Study China Programme is January 3rd at 5pm but students are advised not to leave it until the last minute to apply.
The closing date for references is the end of the academic term mid to end December. Apply here
The Northern Scotland Journal has been relaunched by the UHI Centre for History and Aberdeen University and contains substantial articles and book reviews, as well as interviews and reports of research projects in progress.
Remember the Red Button is there for you. If there is anything you would like to tell us, good or bad, about your UHI experience, just Push the Button.
Other News
The Highlands’ connection with slavery is being highlighted at an exhibition in Inverness thanks to a collaboration between Inverness school pupils and the UHI Centre for History. Read more.
Digital Champions help people find low cost, local internet courses, show them online training guides and videos, or take the time to teach them personally. Enhance your CV and apply here.
Accommodation to let - Kiltarlity.
2 bed bungalow for short term let. Quiet rural location, Inverness 12 miles. Telephone 01463 741704 / 07766 013366 for details.
Smaller Earth offers students amazing opportunities across the world where they can gain practical experience in an outdoor environment and have a unique and life-changing experience at the same time. Find out more here
Loch Insh Water Sports Centre is looking for qualified/part qualified ski instructors to work at the centre, the Lecht and Cairngorm. Call 01540 651 272 for further details.
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