HNC Hospitality Operations student Josefina Neira won a scholarship opportunity by HIT Scotland to attend the prestigious EHL Hospitality School in Lausanne Switzerland for an intensive two-day course on ‘Creating Value in Service’.
Student Spotlight - Kayleigh Ptak
Professionals with exceptional administrative assistant skills are in high demand in today’s competitive business environment. Admin and IT courses at UHI Perth have a practical foundation and students can expect to be developing and applying their new skills from day one. Kayleigh chats to us about her time so far at UHI Perth.
Alumni Spotlight - Callum Mann
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, Callum chats to us about his experience.
Staff Spotlight - Alison Kirk
At UHI Perth, we offer a wide range of subject areas from SCQF Levels 5 - 10 within Business, Administration and Accounting from National Qualifications to Honours degree. Highly experienced and enthusiastic staff work to support students to achieve their full potential and gain the best possible educational experience within the department. In the blog this week, we meet a new member to the team.
Student Spotlight - Louise McPhillimy
After being inspired to learn more about nutrition and science, Louise is currently on her second course at UHI Perth. She chats to us about why she decided to return to study.
Student Spotlight - Sarah Main
We talk to employers locally and nationally to ensure that all our courses provide the most current knowledge and skills required in the workplace. The flexibility of our courses allows students working full-time to study via distance learning and upskill in their current job. Sarah is a great example of this, and she shares her story with us.
Music Business Spotlight - Chloe and Rachael
If you’re looking to gain the experience and knowledge to start a career in the music business industry, then our Music Business courses will allow you to benefit from real opportunities, experienced and dedicated staff, and strong industry links.
Studying at one of the best equipped facilities in Scotland, you will be prepared for working in various sectors of the music industries. Now in their final year, Chloe and Rachael chat to us about their journey at UHI Perth, and they also tell us about an exciting event they have coming up in April.
Modern Apprenticeship Spotlight - Aiden Smith
#ScotAppWeek23 is a window into the world of apprenticeships, to help people see what work-based learning is like and the wide variety of opportunities available. Work based training allows you to work towards a vocational qualification relevant to your employment, so you can learn while you earn and gain a recognised qualification. With dreams of becoming a successful electrician, Aiden opted to do a Modern Apprenticeship after leaving school.
Modern Apprenticeship Spotlight - Ross Matthews
#ScotAppWeek23 ➕ Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland are available for people who are aged over 16 and in employment. With on-the-job training, and regular meetings in the workplace, you can gain a recognised qualification without studying full-time. Ross is currently doing an Electrical Installation Modern Apprenticeship at UHI Perth and we caught up with him to find out how he is getting on.
Modern Apprenticeship Spotlight - Sam Cairns
#ScotAppWeek23 ➕ #ApprenticeshipsWork by giving people the skills employers need now and for the future. Schools, colleges, and employers are now working in partnership to offer senior phase students’ opportunities to attain industry-recognised qualifications along with academic studies. Sam is currently at UHI Perth doing an apprenticeship in Electrical Installations. He tells us how he is getting on.
Graduate Apprenticeship Spotlight - Rebecca Black
At UHI Perth, we work closely with all Senior Secondary schools in Perth and Kinross to respond to local and national employment opportunities through both vocational and academic paths. As one of the largest partners in UHI, we are able to offer a wide range of areas of study from entry level to postgraduate.
After successfully completing a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services, Rebecca went on to do a Graduate Apprenticeship. She chats to us about her experience.
Student Spotlight - Cat Mathieson
Musical Theatre courses at UHI Perth will prepare you to cope with the demands of current professional practice and develop your skills in singing and vocal techniques, dance and acting through a range of performance opportunities and training.
After leaving school, and being unsure what she wanted to do with her life, Cat came to UHI Perth to study Musical Theatre. We caught up with her to find out how she is getting on.
Staff Spotlight - Eileen Black
The Scottish Government are working to address the under-representation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) courses and careers, to ensure that Scotland's STEM sectors are diverse, equal, and prosperous. Gender stereotyping can discourage girls from taking STEM subjects at school and aspiring to STEM careers, so at UHI Perth we are delivering fun workshops to schools to break this stereotype and inspire the next generation.
Student Spotlight - Jenny Brayshaw
The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for many people, in lots of different ways. However, for some people, it gave them the confidence and courage to follow their passion and change career paths. Whilst on furlough, Jenny decided to take a chance and apply for a course at UHI Perth. Now on her next course, she chats to us about her journey.
Staff Spotlight - Lee McIntyre
Computing courses at UHI Perth will help you to develop the professional skills and experience for a career in computing and technology. In this blog this week, we meet one of our newest computing lecturers, Lee
Student Spotlight - Liam Clayton
Our Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education degree is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career as a Home Economics teacher in a secondary school. This contemporary programme is unique in Scotland as it combines academic study in food, nutrition, textiles, and education with vocational training as a teacher in secondary schools within the four-year programme of study.
Alumni Spotlight - Iona Grieve
Did you know that Perth College UHI is the longest established audio engineering department in Scotland and one of the first ever in the UK? Our reputation in industry is second to none and all of our lecturers have had successful careers in the audio industry and are experts in their field.
Student Spotlight - Kirsty Taylor
Created by professional musicians, our Popular Music degree helps to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required by employers, and for self-employment, in the music industry. Current student, Kirsty, shares her experience.
Student Spotlight - Paul Mathieson
Organisations face constant challenges from both external and internal environments and need managers who are able to deal with this appropriately. This can be achieved by understanding the importance of resilience while planning and executing suitable strategies. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who has just completed a professional development (CPD) award.
Blue Monday
Now that the festive break is over, you could find yourself in a bit of a slump with low mood and motivation. Student Counsellor, Claire Nelson, has put together some tips to help pick up your mood.