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For the fourth year in a row, postgraduate students say UHI is the BEST in Scotland for student satisfaction! In the national 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey coordinated by Advance HE, we’ve achieved an overall satisfaction rate of 91%, the highest of any Scottish university, and an increase from last year’s 88%. This places us 7th in the UK, out of 102 participating institutions. “These results reflect the continued dedication of our staff and the strength of support we aim to offer all learners, including the range of ways in which we provide for and work with our postgraduate students. We remain committed to delivering flexible, high-quality postgraduate education that meets the diverse needs of our students, wherever they are based and however they study with us.” - Keith Smyth, Dean of Learning, Teaching and Students. Click the ‘news’ section linked in our bio to find out more. Airson a’ cheathramh bliadhna ann an sreath, tha oileanaich iar-cheumnach ag ràdh gur e UHI an t-Oilthigh as FHEÀRR ann an Alba airson sàsachd oileanach! Anns an t-Suirbhidh Eòlas Teagaisg Iar-cheumnach nàiseanta 2025 air a cho-òrdanachadh le Advance HE, tha sinn air ìre sàsachd iomlan de 91% a choileanadh, an ìre as àirde de oilthigh sam bith ann an Alba, agus àrdachadh bho 88% na bliadhna an-uiridh. Tha seo gar cur san 7mh àite san RA, a-mach à 102 ionad a tha a’ gabhail pàirt. “Tha na toraidhean seo a’ nochdadh dìcheall leantainneach ar luchd-obrach agus neart na taice a tha sinn ag amas air a thabhann do gach neach-ionnsachaidh, a’ gabhail a-steach an raon de dhòighean anns a bheil sinn a’ toirt seachad agus ag obair le ar n-oileanaich iar-cheumnach. Tha sinn fhathast dealasach a thaobh foghlam iar-cheumnach sùbailte, àrd-inbhe a lìbhrigeadh a choinnicheas ri feumalachdan eadar-mheasgte ar n-oileanaich, ge bith càite a bheil iad stèidhichte agus ge bith ciamar a bhios iad ag ionnsachadh còmhla rinn.” - Keith Smyth, Deadhan Ionnsachaidh, Teagaisg agus Oileanaich Cliog air an earrann ‘naidheachdan’ a tha ceangailte anns a’ bheatha-sgeul againn gus tuilleadh fhaighinn a-mach. #ThinkUHI #UHI #StudentSatisfaction #Postgraduate #University #PTES

4th in Scotland for student satisfaction ➕ We’re celebrating our best-ever results in the 2025 National Student Survey! UHI has achieved an outstanding overall student satisfaction rate of 86% – a five-point increase from last year and well above the Scottish sector average. This places us 4th in Scotland for overall satisfaction, our highest ever ranking! ➕ Click on the link in our bio and click on ‘News’ to find out more! 4mh àite ann an Alba airson riarachas oileanaich ➕ Tha sinn a’ comharrachadh nan toraidhean as fheàrr a-riamh ann an Suirbhidh Nàiseanta nan Oileanach 2025! Tha UHI air reat riarachais iomlan air leth de 86% a choileanadh – meudachadh de 5 puingean bho an-uiridh agus gu mòr os cionn cuibheas na roinne Albannaich. Tha seo gar cur sa 4mh àite ann an Alba airson riarachas iomlan, an rangachadh as àirde a-riamh againn! ➕ Cliog air a’ cheangal nar bio agus cliog air ‘Naidheachdan’ airson tuilleadh fiostrachaidh! #ThinkUHI #NSS #Gaelic #StudentSatisfaction #StudentVoices #StudentLife #StudentExperience #HigherEd #UniversityLife #CollegeLife #Success

UHI ONLINE SHOP IS NOW OPEN! ➕ We’re excited to reveal our brand-new range of UHI merch! Whether you’re a student, staff member, or #UHIAlumni, there’s something for everyone! To celebrate our launch, we're offering FREE UK delivery this weekend from 9am on Friday 4 to midnight on Sunday 6 October! All of our products are custom-made to order with certified organic cotton and are designed to be remade when worn out. ➕ Shop now: visit the link in our bio! BÙTH AIR-LOIDHNE UHI FOSGAILTE A-NIS! ➕ Tha sinn a’ dèanamh togail ris an raon ùr-nodha againn de bhathar UHI fhoillseachadh! Ge bith an e oileanach, neach-obrach, neo #UHIAlumni a th’ annaibh, tha rudeigin ann do a h-uile duine! Gus ar cur air bhog a chomharrachadh, tha sinn a’ tabhann lìbhrigeadh AN-ASGAIDH sa RA an deireadh-sheachdain seo bho 9m air Dihaoine 4 gu meadhan oidhche Didòmhnaich 6 Dàmhair! Tha am bathar againn uile air a dhèanamh gu sònraichte a rèir òrdugh le cotan organach dearbhte agus tha e air a dhealbhadh a bhith air ath-dhèanamh nuair a bhios e caithte. ➕ Thigibh don bhùth a-nis: tadhlaibh air a’ cheangal san fhèin-tuairisgeul againn! #UHIShop #ThinkUHI #Students #Staff #UHIGrad

A simple change in a question can make all the difference to someone figuring out their future - be mindful and supportive. ➕ Go to our bio to read Iain’s latest blog post: ‘What are you going to do with that qualification?” — and why it’s the wrong question’. #ThinkUH #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Well done to Aaron Stevens, winner of the Most Developed Innovation Award, sponsored by @esbfcharity , at the 2026 UHI Business Competition! Aaron is a BSc (Hons) Applied Software student at @uhiinverness . His business idea, Shadows of Vahlvadell, is an independently created fantasy role-playing project centred on exploration, immersion and original world-building. “I entered the competition after seeing a friend win last year, so being able to take part and win myself this year felt surreal. Having something you made, something you're passionate about, recognised and rewarded is probably the most validating experience you could have. I'm extremely grateful to the staff, sponsors and organisers who made this possible, and I'll absolutely be encouraging my classmates to enter next year!” – Aaron Stevens 📸 Aaron with Professor Chris O’Neil, Principal and Chief Executive of UHI Inverness. Photo Tim Winterburn/UHI.

Congratulations to Samantha Murray, winner of the Best Commercial Idea Award, sponsored by @royalbank , at the 2026 UHI Business Competition! Samantha is studying BA (Hons) Equine Business Management at @uhi_nwh , and runs Highland Equine Transportation & Services, based in Inverness. Recognising that travelling can be stressful for horses, her business idea focuses on improving equine transport with horse welfare in mind. “Taking part in the UHI Business Competition has really allowed my ideas to come to life. Having professionals take my ideas seriously and be so encouraging about my next steps has fuelled my ambition further. Being shortlisted, and then a prize winner, is beyond everything I ever thought I could achieve. I will continue to be passionate about my business and ideas, as the horses always come first.” – Samantha Murray 📸 Samantha with Anna MacBeath from the Royal Bank of Scotland. Photo Tim Winterburn/UHI.

It’s okay not to know what your career will look like right now. Helen and Iain from our UHI Futures team are always here for a chat and guidance. ➕ Search for ‘UHI Futures’ on our website to find out more about the career support available to all our students and alumni. #ThinkUHI #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Careers #MentalHealth #Students

A bit late in posting this but a massive congratulations is due to 12 of our students from across our outdoor courses who completed their @paddlescot Paddlesport Instructor qualification a few weeks ago. We embed NGB courses like this within the UHI Perth and @qualifications.scotland units that make up our NQ Outdoor Activities & Leadership (L5) and NQ Coaching & Leading Adventure Sports (L6) college courses. Students on the HNC / HND Adventure Sports Coaching & Development can also access the same NGB courses which means our students quickly gain relevant employment in the outdoor sector both locally during term time and further afield during the summer season. @uhiperthsport @uhiperth @thinkuhi #thinkuhi #outdooreducation #adventuresportscoaching #outedlearn #paddlesport

Congratulations to Andrew French, winner of the Best Community Idea Award, sponsored by @whyte.mackay , at the 2026 UHI Business Competition! A BA (Hons) Interactive Media graduate and now Marketing and Communication Advisor at @uhimoray , Andrew impressed judges with his idea, Moray Indie Games Hub, an initiative designed to support indie game developers across Moray and the Highlands. “Winning this award means a lot. It’s a real vote of confidence not just in the idea, but in the creative potential of Moray and the wider Highlands. Thank you to UHI for supporting projects that genuinely focus on regional impact, wellbeing and innovation, and to everyone who encouraged feedback, questioned the idea, or helped shape it along the way." – Andrew French 📸 Andrew with Shane Healy, Distilling Director at Whyte & Mackay. Photo: Tim Winterburn/UHI.

Reminder: you’re not alone - support is always available when you need it. ➕You can visit our student wellbeing and mental health webpages to find out what support is available to you. #Students #UniLife #ThinkUHI #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Did you know that SAMS students have been on field trips to the Red Sea and the Isle of Arran? At SAMS, students aren't just given knowledge, they learn how to be scientists, and how their work fits in with the marine environment.🌊🧑‍🔬🌍 Fine out more about studying at SAMS, a partner of @thinkuhi . Link in bio.

Today, we're celebrating the role nurses play in shaping the future of healthcare ➕ At UHI, we’re proud to educate, support and empower nurses with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, compassionate and life-saving care. To our nursing students, educators, alumni and practice partners: thank you for your commitment to care, leadership and lifelong learning. By investing in nurses, we invest in a stronger future. 🤝 ➕ Interested in helping shape the future of healthcare? Places still available on our BSc Nursing degree for September entry. Head over to our website via the link in our bio and search 'nursing'. #InternationalNursesDay #NursingEducation #FutureNurses #ThinkUHI