Student Representatives Orkney College UHI has a Student Representative group which meets regularly throughout the year. At the beginning of each academic year students are elected from each course to represent the views of their class. The group meets regularly with College staff to discuss what is happening around the College and any issues they wish to raise. The Student Representatives communicates the outcomes of the meetings to their class. Student Representatives are trained to do this role and gain skills and experi- ence that are valued by employers.

HISA Welcome Information

The Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA) represents the interests of all students across the University of the www.orkney.uhi.ac.uk Highlands and Islands and aims to enhance your learning and social experience. HISA does this by representing your needs on committees at Orkney College UHI and making sure your voice influences decisions on university committees. As a student you Principal’s Welcome are entitled to stand for election and vote in HISA elections, be a members of a HISA affiliated club or society and take par t in a Welcome to Orkney College, University of the Highlands and Islands! Along wide range of activities with all of the staff, we are happy to see you joining us and look forward to For more information visit www.hisa.uhi.ac.uk or contact Hannah Thompson (HISA Depute Orkney) who is based in the College supporting you in studying with us. The College’s Mission is ‘Realising Your Study Room. Potential’ and our job during your time with us is to help you do exactly that. We hope that you will also enjoy being a part of our community, joining in Facilities at Orkney College UHI activities, and seeking support from colleagues to help you when you need it. Orkney College Cafeteria provides a range of hot and cold food to Being a student is about a lot more than just sitting in a classroom learning. students, staff and visitors. We have a very active Highlands and Islands Student Association (HISA) that It is open during term time only at the following times: operates across all of the partners in UHI for students at both further and higher education level. Working with HISA we aim to enhance both your Monday to Thursday —8.00am to 3.30pm learning opportunities in the College and give you the best possible experience during your time with Friday —8.00am to 3.00pm us. For this to be successful we need engagement from students across the college so in your early The Library is located on the ground floor in room G3.03 and is weeks with us, please give some thought to contributing to your Student Association. open during term time at the following times: I wish you all the best with your studies at the College, whichever course you are on, and hope that you Monday and Wednesday —8.30am to 9.00pm thoroughly enjoy your time with us. Tuesday and Thursday—8.30am to 5.00pm Friday—8.30am to 4.30pm Professor Edward Abbott-Halpin Principal Access is available during holiday periods—please contact Reception for more information. University of the Highlands and Islands Orkney College UHI Orkney College UHI Opening Times Orkney College UHI is one of 13 partners in the University of the East Road Highlands and Islands (UHI), Scotland’s newest university. Term Time: Kirkwall Monday and Wednesday —8.30am to 9.00pm Orkney Through a network of colleges, research institutions and learning centres across the Highlands and Tuesday and Thursday—8.30am to 5.00pm KW15 1LX Islands, UHI delivers higher education to over 8000 students. If you have enrolled on a degree or post-graduate programme, your award will be made by UHI. To find out more visit www.uhi.ac.uk. Friday—8.30am to 4.30pm Tel: (01856) 569 000 Email: [email protected] Holiday periods: @OrkneyCollegeUHI Monday to Friday—8.30am to 4.00pm @OrkneyCollege @OrkneyCollegeUHI IT Facilities Health and Wellbeing Student Support There is Wi-Fi connection across most of the main There are a range of health and wellbeing Additional Support for Learning Essential Student Skills campus building which can be accessed using your information leaflets available in the Study room, If you need additional support or would like to The University has developed an online portfolio student login. Visit www.uhi.ac.uk/WiFi for further as well as regular displays which discuss possible support, please contact our of information and resources that can be used details and instructions. feature a variety of topical themes. Support Tutors Kathryn Sclater and Sean Page at key points in your studies, visit Computers are also available to use in both the li- on (01856) 569275 or email induction.uhi.ac.uk brary and Student Study Room. [email protected] Careers and Employability Safeguarding In addition to support provided as part of your College Email We take your personal safety and well-being At induction you will be given information about seriously. If you are worried about something that is course or by your course tutor, you will also how to access your College email account. We use happening to you, please contact one of our safe- have access to specialist careers services. guarding protection officers listed below: email to keep in touch about your course, what’s For those studying HNC and above, the UHI Lynn Tait: Careers and Employability Centre offer services happening at the college and other relevant infor- Tel: 01856 569 343 Security Email: [email protected] to all university students, and to graduates mation — please check in daily. Your safety is of upmost importance to us. We Derek Aiken: within two years of graduating. Visit Tel: 01856 569 262 therefore require you to wear your student ID at www.uhi.ac.uk/careers. E-Safety Email: [email protected] To help protect you while using our ICT we ask that all times while on campus. It is important to For students studying Further Education ensure that we are adhering to our security you keep your student login and password safe and Counselling qualifications such as NCs or SVQs, then Skills processes while the UK Security threat remains at The following organisations provide a counselling service change it regularly, log out of computers when you Development Scotland’s My World of Work can Severe and your support in helping us to keep for Orkney College UHI students. If you are experiencing leave them and don’t share personal information personal difficulties and need support, appointments provide you with a wide range of employability our premises safe is appreciated. All staff and online. can be made by contacting any of the following: information. Visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk. visitors are required to wear an ID badge, therefore if you do see anyone who is not, or Y-People: Brightspace Tel: 01856 875 815 Funding anything suspicious lying around please report Email: [email protected] If you have any questions or worries about Brightspace is the college Virtual Learning immediately to a member of staff. student funding, contact our Student Finance Environment (VLE) and can be accessed from the Relationships Scotland Orkney: Administrator, Nancy Chalmers on (01856) College website. Key Noticeboards Tel: 01856 877 750 Email: [email protected] 569202 or check the website at Student Noticeboards are located throughout the College, Study Room You can also speak to Course Tutors /Personal Academic providing department information and general There is a study room available for your use that is Tutors who can provide guidance. Student Records student information. There are a number of key well equipped with up to date PCs. Care Leavers Any queries regarding the resulting of your noticeboards for specific information:- If you are a Care Leaver or have Care Experience, there is Careers Information additional support available, please contact Jo Wallace course modules or your student records can be opposite Study Room on 569 252 or email: [email protected] directed to our Student Records Officer, Laura Latest Vacancies MacDonald corridor to right of main entrance Student Voice noticeboard in Study Room College News Smoking College News is the college newsletter which is produced fortnightly during term time and contains The College operates a no smoking policy on all information for students, staff and visitors. If you have a news items or an event you would like to be of its premises. There is a designated area for advertised, please email details to [email protected] smoking outside the college building, located Lockers beside the picnic benches. The College has a number of lockers available for Student Discounts student use, located on the ground floor. The Recycling In partnership with local businesses, Orkney College UHI has set-up a Student Discount Scheme. On presenta- cost of hire is £10 for the year which includes a £5 You will find recycling bins throughout the tion of an Orkney College UHI student ID card, which you will have received on enrolment, you will be enti- returnable deposit. college for glass, cans, plastic bottles and paper. tled to discounts at a range of shops throughout Orkney and beyond. For a list of participating stores and various online discounts visit our website and see Student Life —Student Discounts.