Get involved
There are various ways to become involved with Your Students' Association. You can be a student voice rep for your class, you may want to stand for elections as one of the two officers and you can also set up your own club or society.
If you would like to get involved with Your Students' Association, please contact us:
- Email: HISA.perth@uhi.ac.uk
- Call: 01738 877319
- Or drop into the office in the Webster Building
We would be happy to welcome you as part of our team!
You're automatically a member
You're automatically a member
At the beginning of each Academic year (counted as when the student commences their programme of study) students will automatically be registered as members of HISA. You can, however, opt out of the Students’ Association, under the terms of the Education Act 1994.
Any student who wishes not to be a member of the Students’ Association must inform HISA in writing.
If you decide to become more involved, you can help to raise awareness on important issues that affect students. It can be really rewarding and a great way to make friends. You can get involved in different ways, please contact us for more details.
Become a Student Voice Rep
Become a Student Voice Rep
A Student Voice Representative is someone who volunteers to represent the interests of their fellow students. Student Voice Reps play an important part in how we hear student views and opinions. We use their feedback to improve your experience on your course and as a student at UHI Perth. HISA works closely with staff to promote and support students to be Student Voice Reps to help inform change at Perth.
What does a Student Voice Rep do?
- Listen to the views of class members.
- Represent the views of the class at Student Representative Council (SRC) and Learner Forums.
What will you get out of being a Student Voice Rep?
- Develop new skills and experiences - listening, speaking, negotiating - we give you training in these and more.
- Improve your CV and become more employable.
- Help make things better, for you, your class and future students.
- Have fun and meet new people.
- Be in with a chance of winning an OBI award for taking part.
How much time will it take?
- Introductory Training when you take up post, lasting 2 hours – there is also an online module on Brightspace that you can complete in your own time.
- SRC meetings for about an hour, 2 or 3 times per semester.
- Your course may also hold Learner Forum meetings with the staff on your course, twice a year for about an hour.
- Additional training opportunities are also available.
How do I become a Student Voice Rep?
Ask your Personal Academic Tutor how to get involved.
Sports Clubs and Societies
Sports Clubs and Societies
We encourage our students to take part in and run sports clubs and societies either based in UHI Perth or for the whole UHI partnership.
Clubs & Societies are groups that bring together students who share common interests. From fashion or accountancy to languages or politics, there are loads you can join and they meet on a regular basis to socialise and share new experiences.
Why should I join a club or society?
Being part of a group is a great opportunity to meet new people and try something new. They are lots of fun, but you’ll also develop skills such as team work and communication that will look great on your CV.
Students who join clubs & societies consistently tell us that it is one of their favourite things about being a UHI student. If you are thinking of joining a group or just want to meet some new people, get involved – you won’t regret it!
Sign up or set up your own here. If you cannot access your local Your Students' Association office, but want to set one up, please email hisaactivities@uhi.ac.uk.
I want to start a club or society, what do I do?
Check Existing Groups
Check the list of clubs and societies available at your local campus to ensure it doesn't already exist!
Get local help!
Speak to your local HISA team about starting a student group. If you're looking for a space to meet, they will be more than happy to help you with this.
Register your society
Fill out the registration form, giving us as much detail as possible about your society, such as it's location, committee, logo and more.
Volunteer with HISA
Volunteer with HISA
We fully encourage you to volunteer to benefit working within the community as well as learning new skills. Throughout the course of the year, HISA offers volunteer opportunities ranging from volunteering as elections assistance, to events volunteers and sports ambassadors. Within the Highlands and Islands, there are also many external opportunities to work with organisations to gain experience and make a real difference!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, take a look at local opportunities on our website.
We are also able to provide work placements and volunteering opportunities for students at UHI Perth as part of their course. If you need administrative experience, practice at running events or want to get something back, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact HISA by email at HISA.perth@uhi.ac.uk or drop by our office!