Welcome to UHI North, West and Hebrides, we’re so glad you’ve decided to join us
Check out our Freshers events we have lined up for you!
What's happening and when?
Freshers Week 2023 kicks off on Monday 18th of September with a lineup of engaging events taking place across our campuses until Friday 29th September. We will have lots of different events and activities for students to enjoy, including Freshers Fairs, Quizzes, and a virtual relay between all our campuses across Scotland!
You'll also get to meet Your Student Association and the Student Voice Reps who are here to support you.
The full Freshers' Week programme and updates will be shared on the official UHI North, West and Hebrides social media and the Student Support Instagram page, so don't forget to give us a follow! @uhi_nwhstudentservices
Events
Relay
Virtual relay around new NWH area, with opportunity on campus to join in and track
18th September to 29th September
Online tracker via strava Scotland, United Kingdom Club | UHI North, West and Hebrides on Strava
Open to staff and students.
Book and Clothing swap
On campus activities
Open to staff and students
18th September to 29th September
- Stornoway – Cubby clothes, Book Swap in HISA Hub
- Fort William – Book Swap and Clothing Swap event
- Thurso, Alness and Dornoch – Clothing and Book Swap event
Bingo/ Quiz events
- Stornoway – Lunchtime Bingo
- Thurso- Quiz and lunch
- Alness- Quiz and Lunch
- Dornoch Quiz and Lunch, Evening event
Cycling UK – Try a Bike in Stornoway
We will be joint by Cycling UK to bring to you a try a bike event. You will be able to get your own bikes fixed with our handy Dr. Bike service. You can also try an ebike and give mountain biking a go. Here is your full timetable:
10:30 event start
10:30-2pm Dr bike and ebike try outs
2pm- 3pm guided mountain bike trails tour (6 participants max)
3pm- 4pm guided mountain bike trails tour (6 participants max)
4pm event close
HISA Events
- Yoga sessions
- Freshers Fairs
- Bake Off Callenge
- Find out more
Become a Digital Student Ambassador
We are really excited to announce the launch of the new UHI North, West and Hebrides Digital Student Ambassador Programme. Our students are the face of the college and voices for our prospective students. They are key to sharing the real stories of lives, experiences and studies of UHI NWH.
