The Network
Welcome to The Network, the newsletter for University of the Highlands and Islands students.
During March students will have the opportunity to tell us what they think: whether nominating an inspiring lecturer in the Student-Led Teaching Awards, suggesting an Alumnus of the Year or voting in the UHISA Elections, there's lots going on.
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UHI Alumnus of the year - do you know someone?
Do you know someone who has achieved success after studying at UHI? Nominations are now open for the UHI Alumnus of the Year 2010/11
To make a nomination, send a completed nomination form to Linda Robichaud by Monday 4 April.
UHI Students - doing it for charity
Ten years of music tuition at North Highland College UHI will be celebrated with a charity single by students based in Alness.
The single was written, performed and produced by present and past students on the HNC music performance and sound production course.
Scholarships for Inverness College UHI students
Inverness College UHI students have been awarded scholarships by the Institution of Civil Engineers. The organisation had two scholarships on offer in Scotland and both have come to the Highlands.
Kenna Scott is in her final year of NC civil engineering and is employed by Moray Council. She hopes to progress onto the part-time HNC civil engineering programme.
Jamie Nicholas is in his first year of the HNC Civil Engineering part-time course and is employed by Morrison Construction.
Kenna and Jamie will receive £1,500.
Online enrolment - changes coming
UHI Records is a web service that allows students and staff to view and update UHI student data. Over the summer, UHI is rolling out online enrolment for all returning higher education students so they can “pre-enrol” onto their 2011-12 courses.
If you’re studying HNC Tourism, HNC Hospitality, HNC Professional Cookery, HNC Business or HND Hospitality Management you can now increase your qualifications and continue to the BA Tourism and Hospitality Practice.
The degree is very well balanced between theory and practice, and you’ll spend time working in local tourism and hospitality businesses, plus work placement opportunities here and abroad.
Every year the UHI Students’ Association (UHISA) run the Student Led Teaching Awards which allow UHI students to nominate a lecturer or several lecturers for one of seven awards.
The awards highlight and reward the different ways that lecturing staff across the UHI go the extra mile to create a fantastic student experience, support those who need support, and think innovatively about how they teach you.
Student Elections - use your vote
The UHI Students’ Association will soon be holding their annual elections. 16 executive posts up for grabs including two full time paid positions.
We'd love to know what you think about The Network, so spare us a couple of minutes and complete our online survey - you could win yourself a £40 book token!
Location: I live in Elgin and study at Moray College UHI
About me: I am 30 years old and a single parent of two boys (10 & 12) with two pythons and a German Shepherd, I love reading – thrillers and horror mainly, cross-country running and walking my dog.
My UHI: I’m doing my honours year at the moment. Throughout the course of my degree, I have grown in self-confidence and am more willing to try new things; it has been a real turning point in my life as I have learned a lot about myself. I'm also currently standing for UHISA President.
My time: I feel like I spend all my time studying but I also I run a cross-country club for primary school children where I provide coaching and enter them in local events. I’m a student mentor and class rep too. The UHI has given me the ability to provide a stable future for my children hence I am always volunteering for scrutiny panels, focus groups etc.
My dreams: Apart from saving the world, I want to stop child abuse and I also want to get a PhD in child psychology before I’m 40.
Connect with UHI
Quote of the month
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet
The summit is a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and apply that learning to your own journey. This could be inspiring you to come up with a new business idea, or giving you the confidence to expand an existing idea into a business plan. For further information, contact Evelyn Hynan
SPARQS (Student Participation in Quality Scotland) whose aim is to develop student engagement across Scotland, are currently recruiting students to be Associate Trainers
These are paid positions and the closing date for applications is 28th March. Find out more
Student Services
What do yellow planes, twitchers, seagulls, snow sculptures, patchwork and campervans have to do with careers?
Want to know which online journals the UHI Library Service provides for your studies?
Go to the E-Journal Gateway where you will find a list of 50,000 + online journals by title and by subject, simply log in with your UHI computer network account login and password.
Other News
Teen Cash Class - A great guide for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of handling their money, with some top advice for impoverished students!
Your chance to win an IPAD!
Inverness College UHI are seeking people to take part in determining if a health action planning tool will support people to make physical activity plans. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires, access information via Blackboard, and record physical activity over a three week period.
Contact Kirsty by 21st March if you want to get involved.
Summer Placement Scheme
Opportunities for students available through TalentScotland
If you would like to register your interest for the 2011 Summer Placement Scheme, email placements
If you are, then the BBC want to hear from you as part of their highly successful Production Trainee Scheme
XCHANGE SCOTLAND - Volunteering Opportunities
The aim of Xchange Scotland is to offer a world of exciting and accessible international volunteering opportunities to anyone over 18.
Deatils of all projects will be published on xchangescotland at the end of March.
UHISA in the running for NUS Scotland Awards
The UHI Students' Association have been nominated for two categories in the NUS Scotland Awards - Community Relations Award and Student Unionist of the Year for Chris Talbot, the UHISA Vice President.
Finalists will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place in early March. Good luck guys!
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