Meet our students
Maisie Martin, Hairstyling and Beauty
Maisie Martin (15), an Inverness Royal Academy pupil said:
"I'm really enjoying the course and have loved meeting new people and making new friends in my class.""College feels more in-depth than school and has helped me feel more like an adult and I'd definitely recommend this course to others. Go for it, it's 10/10!"
Alexander Jappy, Fabrication and Welding
Alexander Jappy (16) from Golspie High School studies Fabrication and Welding at UHI Inverness. Alexander said:
"I'm really enjoying the practical side of the course, especially learning welding and developing hands-on skills."
"College is much more relaxed than school, and I've enjoyed meeting new people who share similar interests."
"Learning welding skills now will give me a great foundation when I progress to agricultural college and future employment."
Kerrie MacDonald-Nethercott, Applied Sciences
Kerrie MacDonald-Nethercott (17) of Grantown Grammar School, had the goal of studying pharmacology at university. Her predicted school grades were lower than she needed to study pharmacology, so Kerrie opted to study an HNC on campus as an alternative pathway to the degree.
"I wanted to go to university to study pharmacology, and I knew this course would allow me to gain access to the pathway.
My favourite part has been getting to meet like- minded people and make new friends while continuing to go into school and enjoy my last year.
Personally, I have really enjoyed the different teaching style compared to school, it works a lot better for me, and the lecturers are very easy to talk to if you need help
Doing the HNC this year has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made."
Abigail Lee, Beauty and Hair Styling
Abigail Lee (15), a Culloden Academy pupil, studies NPA Beauty and Hairstyling at UHI Inverness. Abigail said:
"I wanted to see how I worked in different education settings, and I thought a Senior Phase course would be a good way to do that. I love doing stuff like beauty and hairstyling outside of school and I wanted to broaden my skills.
I enjoy seeing people from other schools and going out of my comfort zone. My lecturers create a very nice environment in the class, and they also encourage me to try new things. I also like being treated like an adult, and that UHI Inverness is a very calm environment."
Christian Groat, Civil Engineering
Christian Groat (17) of Charleston Academy, studies a Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering at UHI Inverness as part of his sixth-year school timetable.
"I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after school, so I thought I’d try something different.
I really enjoyed the work placement because it gave me an insight into what civil engineering looks like day-to-day, and I learned what civil engineers do.
The teaching is relaxed and one of the highlights has been the additional learning. I want to be a civil or structural engineer, and I think studying at UHI Inverness will give me a boost when applying to universities."
Aimee-Louise Kermath, Early Education and Childcare
Aimee-Louise Kermath (16), a Dingwall Academy pupil has ambitions to be a nursery teacher. She is studying the Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare course at UHI Inverness, and said:
"It’s a good course that teaches us a lot about child development. My lecturers are very nice and supportive and the way they teach keeps everything fun. Being a Senior Phase student at UHI Inverness is very freeing – I don’t feel stuck in one place for too long."
Matthew Dunthorne, Accounting
Matthew Dunthorne (17), a Charleston Academy pupil has ambitions to work as a chartered accountant with a local firm. He opted to study HNC Accounting through UHI Inverness during his last year at school, and said:
"I love the campus building, the atmosphere, the people, the lectures and the course content. It is a fun and engaging course with lots of choice and freedom. I think it offers a very high-quality style of teaching by people who truly understand what they teach.
I feel my studies at UHI Inverness will massively help me jump start my career.
This was the right course for me because accounting runs in the family, I’m very good with numbers and enjoy problem solving. The highlights have been making lots of friends and being able to access extra support when needed."