Welcome to The Network, the newsletter for University of the Highlands And Islands students. This month read about inspiring UHI student Andy MacLeod's challenge to reach the top of Ben Nevis; take part in a UHI Sport Relief event; cast your vote in the UHISA Teaching Awards and Student Elections or even buy a UHI hoodie.
We always welcome news stories, so please get in touch if you have anything you would like to share with other UHI students.
Apologies to our Gaelic readers but we are unable to produce a Gaelic version this month, we will be back to normal for April.
Careers in Teaching
Are you interested in a career in teaching?
Join the UHI Career Centre for a presentation and discussion by Isobel Kerr from the Scottish Teacher Recruitment Team on Friday 16th March in Room G20 Inverness College or by video conference from across UHI. Contact Helen to book your place.
Get sporty with UHI
From the 23rd-30th March UHI students are going to be running a week of activities in aid of Sport Relief. They hope that as many people as possible will get involved.
Everyone from all UHI colleges are encouraged to take part and show off just what UHI students can do. For example, the hospitality section at Burghfield House in Dornoch are taking part in waiters' challenges and other hospitality-related events.
To get involved, please contact the organisers Aimee and Kenneth or keep up with all the action on their Facebook page.
UHI Student Charter
The University of the Highlands and Islands is committed to enhancing your student experience. We want all students to be fully aware of what you can expect, and what is expected of you as a student.
The UHI Student Charter outlines the shared rights and responsibilities of all who are part of, or are considering becoming part of, the UHI community in working together towards your success as a learner with the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Please take time to read the Student Charter, as part of planning your UHI studies, as part of being an active UHI learner, and as part of planning for your continued professional life.
UHISA Elections - Don't miss out!
Voting for the UHISA Elections is open from Monday 12th March - Friday 16th March. It's your chance to vote for next year’s student association officers. Cast your vote using an online ballot paper which can be found at UHI Records. For more information on the voting process and candidates, go to the UHISA website.
Teaching Awards - have your say
The UHISA Teaching Awards are open until the end of March. They are your opportunity to demonstrate your appreciation for someone who has enhanced your university experience by nominating a tutor or other member of staff for one of the awards.
Imran Khan, an International Student based at Perth College UHI, has beaten off stiff competition from individuals across Scotland to be selected to play on the Scotland indoor cricket team.
In a publication by the Scottish Universities Sport Imran Khan was praised and was said to have “displayed shots his famous namesake would be proud of, throughout the winter’s indoor competition.”
Enterprising students at North Highland College UHI
Students from a variety of courses of study at North Highland College are developing and demonstrating their enterprising and softer skills through taking part in the organising, launching and running of an Enterprise Shop. Read more
Student profile
This month we would like to draw attention to the amazing challenge UHI student, Andy Macleod set himself.
On Saturday 3rd March Adventure Tourism student Andy and some of his college friends made it to the top of Ben Nevis to raise funds for the Scottish Mountain Rescue and Royal Naval Lifeboat Service.
Andy is currently the UHISA Disabled Student Officer and is an inspiration to us all at UHI, having lost his leg just over a year ago. If you would like to make a donation to Andy’s cause, please follow this link
The Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) will be holding their annual Summit at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 22nd March, 11:30-18:15. A great event for all enterprising students. Book your place here.
Cifal Scotland in Partnership with UHI are holding three seminars on a Low Carbon Future, the first one being on 14th March at the SEAM Centre, Inverness College. A must for all students interested in sustainablilty. Find out more
Lots of really interesting new internship opportunities available now at Adopt an Intern. Apply here
An open evening at Inverness College UHI, Longman Campus will take place from 17:30-19:30 on 27th March, specifically aimed at people interested in joining courses in August and September 2012.
The Lews Castle College UHI open evening will also be taking place on Thursday 29th March between 16:00 - 18:30
Amazing volunteering opportunites in India and Sri Lanka. Open for applications right now, find out more here.
New events at Perth College UHI Centre for Enterprise. Read the Spring and Summer Programme here.
Watch out for paid Student Summer Placement opportunites coming soon here.
The Centre for Enterprise at Perth College UHI and the Federation of Small Businesses have teamed up to offer businesses in Perth and Kinross the chance to win cash prizes of up to £2,500 in a special Business Competition.
Submit a completed entry form by Friday 30 March 2012. Contact the CfE for further information.
Student Services
The Red Button student feedback system continues to help students from all over UHI.
One recent user said it “gives a helpful way of ensuring that students can be put in touch with the right person to deal with their query”.
If you have feedback you would like to offer UHI, please get in touch through the Red Button
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