Student Spotlight - Abi Strachan

Technical Theatre courses at UHI Perth allow you to gain hands-on experience in ➡️ lighting and sound systems; stage management; set design and construction; and audio-visual systems; and enjoy valuable work experience with established venues across the region.

Having not long started on the course, Abi shares her experience so far.

Student Spotlight - Alix Blair

Did you know that there are 4,000 hair and beauty businesses in Scotland, contributing around £400m to the Scottish economy*? If you would like to be a part of this exciting industry, our courses will help you achieve the skills and knowledge necessary. ✂️

We met a student who is currently pursuing a successful career.

Student Spotlight - Allie Cobban

It’s never too late to change your career and explore something new. We offer a wide range of courses and flexible learning options to allow you to reskill and gain additional skills to thrive in a new career. In this week’s blog, we hear from a student who has done exactly this.

2024 Round Up

As 2024 draws to a close, we took a look back down memory lane to celebrate and reminisce on the amazing things that took place 👇👏

Student Spotlight - Lauren Puttick

If you’ve been out of education for more than three years, and are looking for flexible learning, our NQ Access to Humanities is an innovative course that you can study from home. This course is a SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) which supports adults, ordinarily resident in Scotland to return to education after a gap

Student Spotlight - Dennis Swan

Our industry-focused accredited music courses will help you to prepare for a career as a musician. Within our friendly community, you will develop your creative practice, vocational and musical identity. Now in the second year of his degree, Dennis chatted to us about his experience so far.

Student Spotlight - Ember Laing

Not everyone knows what they want to study when they leave school, and some may need a little support to be able to follow their chosen career path. The New Opportunities team at UHI Perth work closely with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to maximise student opportunities for education, employment and training. The team also works closely with PKC, Mindspace and with other curriculum areas across UHI Perth to deliver the best learning experience for each individual student.

Student Spotlight - Jennifer Mair

The current policy from The Scottish Government to increase free early learning and childcare entitlement to all, shows a real commitment towards making Scotland the very best place in which to grow up. We offer a range of relevant and registrable qualifications for those wishing to work in this exciting and important Early Years and Childcare sector.

Alumni Spotlight - Vivian Noori

Studying a course at UHI Perth not only gives you lifelong skills for the workplace, but it can also provide you with personal growth goals. Vivian came to Scotland to follow her passion for hairdressing, and we absolutely loved hearing her story.

Alumni Spotlight - Lucille Erskine

If you are looking to gain the qualifications needed for the SSSC requirements, our BA Childhood Practice allows you to study online around your current commitments. We chatted to a student who has just completed the course to find out how she found it.

Student Spotlight - Tashi and Nabin

Tourism and Hospitality are Scotland’s largest industries and attract visitors from across the globe. Whilst on a visit to Scotland from Nepal, Nabin visited UHI Perth to enquire about hospitality courses. Fast forward a few years and he has just finished his HND in Hospitality Management, alongside his fellow classmate, Tashi.  We had a chat with both students to hear how they have found studying internationally.

Alumni Spotlight - Iain Connal

We always love to hear how our former students are getting on and find out if the skills they gained at UHI Perth have served them well in the workplace. Having completed an apprenticeship many years ago, Iain gave us an insight on his time after college.

Alumni Spotlight - Ian Garland

Having graduated seven years ago with a degree in Computing, Ian is now successfully working in industry. We chatted to him about his time at UHI Perth and found out more about the career path he took after graduating.

Student Spotlight - Josephine Tidser

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has a requirement for all managers, operation managers, deputy managers, supervisors of care services, and new business residential care supervisors and deputies to have a Care Services Leadership and Management SVQ4 qualification. At UHI Perth, our course provides a good basis for managing a care service and supports individuals to undertake management responsibility. The course is work-based, so you can continue working whilst undertaking your studies, and this is exactly what Josephine did.