Student Spotlight - Amber Heron

Demand for technology professionals in Scotland increased by more than 200% in 12 months, according to the latest UK Tech Talent Tracker from Accenture. Our computing courses help you to develop the professional skills and experience for a career in computing and technology. In this week’s blog, we meet computing student, Amber.

Student Spotlight - Amanda Robottom

With a very busy home life, the idea of obtaining a degree can seem out of reach. However, Amanda has managed to juggle all aspects of her life to excel in her studies. She chats to us about her journey so far.

Student Spotlight - Jason Cochrane

Our computing courses help you to develop the professional skills and experience for a career in computing and technology. You will gain the expertise to excel in this rapidly evolving sector, becoming qualified for a wide range of jobs or for further study and specialisation. Jason chats to us about his experience of returning to study at Perth College UHI as a mature student.

Graduation 2022 🎓

This year’s graduation ceremony, held at the Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 6 October, saw nearly 400 graduates presented with their degrees, diplomas, certificates, and awards.

Alumni Spotlight - Jack Parr

After realising he could use his passion for sport to carve out a career, Jack completed a range of courses at Perth College UHI and is now running a successful business in the local area.

Student Spotlight - Josefina Neira

With highly commended programmes delivered in partnership with the crème de la crème of industry professionals, we offer invaluable skills to prepare our students for a career in the Tourism and Hospitality industry. We offer flexible courses that can coincide with working, and this is exactly what attracted Josefina to Perth College UHI. She shares her story.

Staff Spotlight - Speedrunning for Charity

Simon Fraser has been a lecturer at Perth College UHI for 17 years, having graduated here as a Computing degree student. He loves supporting our students with their courses and is always happy to help. On his well-deserved summer break, Simon spent some of his taking part in charity speedrunning events. He tells us what he got up to.

Alumni Spotlight - Linsey Macdonald

After six years of studying in the Food Studies and Hospitality department, Linsey is all set to graduate this October at our ceremony at Perth Concert Hall. If you’ve been thinking about a career in hospitality, read on to hear about the experience and skills Linsey has gained from her time studying at Perth College UHI.

Alumni Spotlight - Dominika Oska

At Perth College UHI, we can help you to progress through a range of qualifications to start or advance your career. Dominika is proof of this – she started studying English for Speakers of Other Languages and then progressed on to achieve a range of business qualifications. She shares her journey with us.

Student Spotlight - Anna Mucha

If you’re looking to gain a recognised qualification in Social Services, without studying full time, our SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) allows you to do this with on-the-job training. Having recently completed the qualification, Anna chats to us about her experience.

Scholarship Spotlight - Josh Norris

Business student, Joshua, has been studying at Perth College UHI for the last four years and is due to graduate this October. He chats to us about his course and the scholarships he applied for during his time at college.

Staff Spotlight - Joe Burman

Science and biotechnology are major growth industries in Scotland, which should come as no surprise, given the global reputation this country has for innovation and technological leadership. Our campus is fitted with excellent laboratories, fully equipped to deliver a range of science courses to help students learn in a comfortable and professional environment. In the blog this week, we get to meet Joe - who recently started lecturing in our science department.