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Ewan Gordon, BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Ewan Gordon joined UHI Inverness six years ago to study a National Certificate and has now graduated with a first-class BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Ewan from Helmsdale also received the Institution of Civil Engineers Certificate of Merit for best performing graduate at Friday’s graduation and celebration event.

“One of the biggest highlights for me is going from National Certificate level right up to BEng (Hons) level. On top of this, finishing my time at UHI Inverness by receiving the ICE Student of the Year prize has given me great pride and a real sense of satisfaction that all the hours studying has really been worthwhile.”

To read the full story, visit: https://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/news/uhi-inverness-graduate-receives-best-civil-engineering-student-award.html

Jamie Mackintosh, GA BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Jamie Mackintosh was presented with a special award at the ceremony for being the best student to complete the Civil Engineering degree at UHI Inverness this year.

Jamie (28) from Strathpeffer completed the Graduate Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering while working with HGA, an Inverness-based independent firm of Consulting Engineers.

After he received his scroll, Jamie was called back up to the stage to receive the Certificate of Merit presented by the Institution of Civil Engineers.

He said the highlight of his study experience was the satisfaction of passing his degree after all the work he had put in.

His Personal Academic Tutor and lecturer, John MacLachlan, said: “Throughout his time as a student, Jamie demonstrated a strong commitment and an ability to manage his studies with a busy work schedule in his employment with HGA Consulting Engineers.”