Student Support UHI Inverness

🤝 Built through partnership. Strengthened by collaboration.

New toolkit ‘Creating Safer Colleges’ has been developed through close collaboration across Scotland’s college sector, alongside specialist organisations with deep expertise in GBV prevention, response, and support.

We are grateful to partners including:

🔹 Colleges, staff, and student associations
🔹 National specialist services and third sector organisations
🔹 Sector bodies and equality networks
🔹 Organisations including EmilyTest, SFC, R**e Crisis Scotland, White Ribbon Scotland, Amina MWRC, and others

This toolkit reflects a shared commitment to learning from expertise, centring lived experience, and strengthening consistent, trauma-informed approaches across the sector.

👉 Explore the toolkit:https://www.cdn.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Creating-Safer-Colleges-A-practical-Toolkit-to-Strengthen-Colllege-Responses-to-GBV-and-Harassment.pdf

CDN and Colleges Scotland are delighted to launch new toolkit ‘Creating Safer Colleges: A practical toolkit to strengthen college responses to GBV and harassment.’
Developed collaboratively with colleges, stakeholders, and specialist partners, this new resource brings together practical guidance and expertise to support prevention, response, and support across the sector.
The toolkit builds on the findings of our recent survey report, Colleges’ Approach to Tackling Gender-based Violence and Harassment (launched 7 March 2025), and responds directly to the needs identified by colleges across Scotland.
It reflects a shared commitment to fostering learning and working environments where all students and staff feel respected, included, and able to participate fully in college life.
👉 Read news story here: https://www.cdn.ac.uk/research/creating-safer-colleges-a-practical-toolkit-to-strengthen-college-responses-to-gender-based-violence-gbv-and-harassment/ 👉 Read the toolkit here:https://www.cdn.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Creating-Safer-Colleges-A-practical-Toolkit-to-Strengthen-Colllege-Responses-to-GBV-and-Harassment.pdf

Care leavers under the age of 26 in Scotland are exempt from Council Tax. If you know a young care leaver, pass this on and advise them to contact their local council if they receive a bill: https://buff.ly/EUTYyUg

✨NIGHTCLUB PARTY NIGHT - 27 MARCH 2026 at THE PLAY HOUSE, NAIRN✨

Following the success of our first Nightclub Party Night in January, Cantraybridge is teaming up with The Playhouse Nairn once again to host our next nightclub party on Friday 27th March 2026, and we can’t wait! 🎉

Running from 7pm – 10pm, this is an inclusive night out for all abilities — a chance to dance, socialise, relax and just enjoy being out together in a safe supportive space.

Entry is £10.

Come along, bring your friends and help make this a night to remember. Carers are very welcome.

Holding this event at The Play House – Nairn’s only late-night venue feels very special, and we’re proud to create a night that’s all about belonging, confidence and fun.

We are so grateful for our collaboration with supporting opportunities once again for young people with learning disabilities. Thank you!

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🧠💙 Student Mental Health Drop-In 💙🧠
Need someone to talk to? Our Wellbeing Team is here for you.
📍 Where: The Bothy, UHI Inverness
🕑 When: During term time, every week 2–4pm
👥 How: Just drop by in person – no appointment needed!
Not on campus? No problem.
📧 Email [email protected] to arrange a telephone or video chat.
Take a break, share what’s on your mind, and get support in a safe and friendly space. 🌿

You’re Not Alone

💜 Survivors of gender-based violence are never alone at UHI Inverness.

Support is here. Confidential. Compassionate. Free.

Let us help you take the next step.

🌐 https://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/student-support-services/gender-based-violence---itsnoton/

Our free debt and money advice service is available to all single parents across Scotland💜

Make a referral today by calling our Helpline on 0808 801 0323 or filling out the form at the link below⬇️
https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/your-money/money-and-debt-advice-service/

Check in on yourself and others – do you need support today or can you give support to others? Your matters!