Student engagement
UHI Inverness is committed to offering a great student experience, both within our campuses but also in the wider city of Inverness and the Highlands.
Our Quality Team work closely with the Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA) in Inverness to help you enjoy your time here as a student, but also to promote others opportunities you can get involved in, including volunteering or mentoring.
As a student at UHI Inverness, you are expected to invest time and effort to gain your qualification. Therefore, it is only right UHI Inverness meets your expectations and you have a positive and effective learning experience.
Only you can tell us how things really are in the classrooms and workshops, and we place huge value in your comments, feedback and suggestions.
Make your voice heard by:
- Attending focus groups.
- Attending course committee meetings.
- Signing up to the Student Work Experience Programme (SWEP)
- Taking part in student surveys.
- Attending HISA Inverness Student Representative Council meetings.
- Sharing your ideas and suggestions for improvements with our Quality Team.
Want to know more?
Contact our UHI Inverness Quality Team: quality.ic@uhi.ac.uk
Student Work Experience Programme (SWEP)
Student Work Experience Programme (SWEP)
Looking to build your skills, boost your CV and gain valuable experience while studying? The Student Work Experience Programme (SWEP) at UHI Inverness offers current students the opportunity to get involved in a range of flexible, on-campus roles.
Why get involved?
- Gain valuable real-world work experience alongside your studies.
- Develop key employability and Meta Skills valued by employers.
- Build confidence, meet new people and make a positive contribution to the student community.
- Receive a formal Certificate and Record of Work Experience at the end of the academic year.
Opportunities available
Students can choose from a variety of roles, including:
SWEP is designed to fit around your studies. There are no set hours, and you can choose how much time you commit. You can also sign up for more than one opportunity and gain experience in areas that interest you.
Who can apply?
Any current UHI Inverness student can take part in SWEP. Once you sign up, you'll be connected with staff leads and fellow students through Microsoft Teams and supported throughout your work experience journey.
Interested? Sign up to SWEP via this MS Form: Student Work Experience Programme 2026-27 - SIGN UP FORM – Fill in form and start developing your skills, experience and confidence while making a difference across the campus community.
For more information, contact the Quality Team at quality.ic@uhi.ac.uk.
The Partnership Agreement
The Partnership Agreement
The Partnership Agreement sets our expectations and responsibilities for both staff and students at UHI Inverness. By clearly setting out these roles we encourage partnership working to continually improve all aspects of the student life. It is a tool used for discussion, improvement and quality enhancement.