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Formal consultation on the merger proposal and business case closed on 14th October 2022.

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Consultation events

We would love you to get involved and have your say

We will be running a series of online information events and face to face drop-in events throughout the consultation, including:

Online information events

Please read our privacy notice about how your data will be used.

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Drop-ins with our merger coordinator in campuses and learning centres

Drop-ins with our merger coordinator in campuses and learning centres

Please note these are subject to change. Please check here for latest updates.

UHI North Highland

  • Alness campus, TBC
  • Dornoch campus, TBC 
  • Thurso campus, Tuesday 20 September, 2pm to 3pm.

UHI Outer Hebrides

  • Gaelic medium information event, Caladh Inn, Stornoway, 3.45pm to 4.45pm, Monday 29 August. Register here.
  • Stornoway campus, Monday 26 September, 2pm to 4pm.
  • North Uist learning centre, Tuesday 27 September, 1pm to 2pm. 
  • Benbecula learning centre, Tuesday 27 September, 3pm to 4.30pm. 
  • Barra learning centre, Wednesday 28 September, 10.30am to 2pm.
  • Cnoc Soilleir learning centre, South Uist, Thursday 29 September, 9.30am to 12pm.

UHI West Highland

  • Gairloch, Wednesday 24 August, 9.30am to 11.30am.
  • Ullapool, Wednesday 24 August, 2pm to 4pm.
  • Fort William, Monday 12 September, 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
  • Mallaig, Tuesday 13 September, 10am to 12pm. 
  • Kilchoan, Wednesday 14 September, 10am to 12pm. 
  • Strontian, Wednesday 14 September, 2pm to 4pm. 
  • Auchtertyre, Thursday 15 September, 9.30am to 11am.
  • Broadford, Skye, Thursday 15 September, 2.30pm to 4pm.
  • Portree, Skye, Thursday 15 September, 5pm to 6pm.
  • Kinlochleven, Friday 16 September, 10am to 12pm. 
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Have your say

Have your say

Once you have considered the proposal and case for merger, we want you to have your say. You can do this in a number of ways:

Complete our merger survey

Your survey responses are completely anonymous.

Send in your comments:

Complete a comment card:

  • These are available via merger displays within learning centres and campuses.

All feedback will be analysed by independent research agency, Ashbrook Research and Consultancy, to inform our consultation report, which will be shared with staff and published on our merger webpage after the consultation closes.

Join a student or staff focus group:

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Staff focus groups

Staff focus groups

Staff are invited to take part in a one hour focus group. All comments will be collated and analysed on a non-attributable basis. Please read our privacy notice before signing up.

Refreshments will be provided on campus. 

Staff focus groups will take place on the following dates:

UHI North Highland

  • Alness campus, Wednesday 21 September, 3pm to 4pm. Sign up. Refreshments will be provided.
  • Dornoch campus, Wednesday 21 September, 10am to 11am. Sign up. Refreshments will be provided.
  • Thurso campus, Tuesday 20 September, 1pm to 2pm. Sign up. Refreshments will be provided.

UHI Outer Hebrides

  • Stornoway campus, Friday 30 September, 10am to 11am. Sign up. Refreshments will be provided.
  • Online, Monday 26 September, 2pm to 3pm. Sign up.

UHI West Highland

  • Fort William, Monday 12 September, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Sign up. Refreshments will be provided.
  • Portree, Thursday 15 September, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Sign up. Refreshments will be provided.
  • Online, Tuesday 27 September, 4pm to 5pm. Sign up. 

All feedback will be analysed by independent research agency, Ashbrook Research and Consultancy, to inform our consultation report, which will be shared with staff and published on our merger webpage after the consultation closes.

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Let's blether sessions for students

Let's blether sessions for students

Students are invited to join a one-hour informal 'let's blether' session. It's an opportunity to find out more about merger, ask questions and share your views on the future of our colleges and tertiary education in the North West Highlands and Islands.

Refreshments will be provided for all face to face sessions and all students will receive a £10 Amazon voucher as a thank you for taking part. All comments and questions will be collated and analysed on a non-attributable basis. Please read our privacy notice before signing up.

'Let's blether' sessions will take place on the following dates:

UHI North Highland

  • Dornoch campus, Wednesday 21 September, 12pm to 1pm. Sign up. Lunch will be provided.
  • Alness campus, Wednesday 21 September, 2pm to 3pm. Sign up. Refreshments will be provided.
  • Thurso campus, Wednesday 21 September, 12pm to 1pm. Sign up. Lunch will be provided.

UHI West Highland

  • Fort William campus, Tuesday 13 September, 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Sign up. Dinner will be provided.
  • Online, Tuesday 20 September, 12pm to 1pm. Sign up.
  • Online, Monday 26 September, 5pm to 6pm. Sign up.

UHI Outer Hebrides

  • Stornoway campus, Friday 30 September, 12noon to 1pm. Sign up. Lunch will be provided. 
  • Online, Tuesday 27 September, 7pm to 8pm. Sign up.

All feedback will be analysed by independent research agency, Ashbrook Research and Consultancy, to inform our consultation report, which will be shared with staff and published on our merger webpage after the consultation closes.