Freshers information
Freshers marks the beginning of the academic year. It is all about making you feel welcome and ready to thrive, whether you're new to UHI Moray or returning for another year.
Freshers is an opportunity to:
- Have fun and meet new friends
- Join societies and become part of the UHI Moray community
- Discover resources, support services, and opportunities available to you
- Get tips and guidance to help you navigate your academic journey
Welcome Fayre
Our annual Welcome Fayre gives you a great chance to find out more about the social side of things, as well as meeting your fellow students, local employers and voluntary organisations, and of course picking up lots of freebies and discount offers.
- Our 2025 Welcome Fayre is taking place on Tuesday 23rd September from 10am to 1pm in the AGBC Conference Room. We will let you know more information via your student email and on our social media channels.
Tips for making the most of your Welcome Fayre
- Save the date
Get a reminder in your diary so you don’t miss out on the fun and freebies
- Explore
Take time to visit every stall to really see what’s on offer, you don’t need to rush
- Ask questions
Ask any questions you may have; whether that’s “Can I take a free pen?” to “What discounts do you offer students?” or “Do you have any jobs or volunteering opportunities available?”
Students’ Association
Join in on the range of welcome activities and events organised by Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA). You can also join an existing society/club or set up a new one!
> Meet the HISA Moray team
Say hello to your Depute President, Emmaleigh, and Moray Co-ordinator, Amber, to find out all about the services and opportunities available to you through HISA.
- Wednesday 10th September 2025
- 2pm - 3pm
- Online drop in
- Open to all UHI Moray students
- Sign up via www.hisa.uhi.ac.uk/about/welcomeweek
> Pizza and Games at the Biblical Garden
Come lounge in the sun (or take shelter inside the polytunnels!) for an hour of pizza and games at the Biblical Garden. Enter via the main gate on King Street and find us at the picnic benches or further inside on the left where the polytunnels are.
- Monday 22nd September 2025
- 11.30am - 12.30pm
- Games such as giant dominoes, giant jenga, and boccia
- Enjoy free pizza (gluten free and vegan option available)
- Open to all UHI Moray students
- No need to sign up, just pop along on the day
> Pizza and Therapets at Linkwood Technology Centre
A chance to chill and chat with pizza and pups! Find us in the ground floor stairwell area behind reception.
- Thursday 25th September 2025
- 12pm - 2pm
- Therapy dogs courtesy of Canine Concern Scotland
- Enjoy free pizza (gluten free and vegan option available)
- Open to all UHI Moray students
- No need to sign up, just pop along on the day
> Online Events
To help you make the most of Welcome Week, HISA are bringing you online events so you can join the fun, find resources, and meet people wherever you are.
From Dungeons & Dragons to art clubs, soup socials to plastic modelling, there’s something for everyone. Try a new hobby, show off your skills, or just pop in for a chat.
- Find out more at www.hisa.uhi.ac.uk/about/welcomeweek/onlinewelcomeweek
For more information and to keep up to date with their plans for the year, make sure to follow HISA on social media.