All evening classes and room bookings from 5pm are cancelled.

• Provide a variety of indoor sports sessions for all abilities and ages in our purpose built games hall. The sessions will include: football, basketball, badminton, team building sessions, obstacle and target games (list not exhaustive).
• Provide pupils with fun and educational activities where they have the opportunity to meet new friends and learn new skills and techniques.
• Emphasise the value of teambuilding and communication through fun activity.
• Promote health and wellbeing.
• In order that we can progress this idea we would love to hear your views and we would be grateful if you could complete the short survey which should take no longer than 5 minutes.

Click here to complete the Primary School Summer Camp 2018 survey

Any queries please contact Jacqui Taylor on 01343 576425 or email jacqui.taylor.moray@uhi.ac.uk

Sylwia said: “As a STEM ambassador I wanted to promote STEM subjects in a different way and thought this was an opportunity for children to engage in science and improve their language and communication skills at the same time”.

Children learned about the STEM program and carried out fun experiments investigating different types of yeast allowing them to understand carbon dioxide and oxygen properties, why cakes rise and observe a volcano eruption.

After the success of the first session, Sylwia with support from Moray College UHI Science department ran another class for a different group of children.

Madeleine Daly, Fine Art Degree student and HADS founder said: "The newly formed HISA Art and Design Society are hosting an affordable art sale at Moray School of Art as it’s a great opportunity for the students to experience selling some work and an equally great opportunity for everyone to come and buy a piece of original art."

Students will be present at the exhibition at all times to answer any questions.

FAs are work based learning opportunities for young people at school to work in industry alongside other forms of traditional learning such as Highers. The aim is to give young people experience of the world of work, by introducing them to industry much earlier and opening up their career choices.

We are offering the following frameworks for the 2018/19 session:

• Accountancy
• Business Skills
• Creative and Digital Media
• Food & Drink Technologies
• Scientific Technologies
• Social Services (Children & Young People)
• Social Services and Healthcare

What do our students think?

“The benefits of doing the FA in healthcare are getting to go out into the workplace and learn skills that will help me for my nursing university course while still studying at school.” Hannah Pirie, Social Services and Healthcare Foundation Apprentice, Lossiemouth High School

What are the benefits of doing a Foundation Apprenticeship?

• A number of universities across Scotland now recognise the FA as part of their entry criteria
• Gain SVQ qualifications while in your senior phase at school
• Gain experience of working in your chosen career by undertaking a workplace placement

How can I apply for a Foundation Apprenticeship?

All you have to do is ask your guidance teacher for an application form or contact our Foundation Apprenticeship Coordinator Gillian for more details.

Modern Apprenticeships (MA) at Moray College UHI

MAs are ideal if you would like to earn while you learn.  The MA programme offers anyone aged over 16 in paid employment the opportunity to train towards a nationally recognised qualification while working. We offer a range of frameworks in partnership with Skills Development Scotland across many sectors.

What are the benefits of doing a Modern Apprenticeship?

• Earn while you learn
• Gain a qualification recognised be industry
• Gain workplace skills and industry experience

What do our students think?

“I would describe my apprenticeship as one of my greatest achievements, I am able to do an engineering qualification while gaining experience in the workshop. I had nothing to lose and everything to gain!” Bethany Bass, Engineering Modern Apprentice, AJ Engineering

How do I apply for a Modern Apprenticeship?

You need to be in paid employment to undertake a Modern Apprenticeship, keep an eye out on the Skills Development Scotland and Moray Developing Young Workforce social media sites for employers offering MA opportunities. Once you are in employment your employer will work with the college and you may attend college on a block or day release in order to gain your qualification while working.

Come along to our Information Evening on Wednesday 7 March, 5-6.30pm at the College Campus in Elgin for more details on apprenticeship frameworks or our range of courses.

If you are an employer looking to take on a MA or FA contact us for more information.

HISA officer roles are suited to people that are passionate about improving students’ experiences, initiating change and making UHI a better place for everyone! Whether you are coming to the end of your studies and are thinking about full-time work, or will be studying next year and need a job to earn money alongside your learning – there is a role for you where you can change students’ lives.

Nominations close on Thursday 8th March at 4pm, and voting taking place the week starting Monday 19th March, so make sure to apply before then to be in with a chance! Join in on social media, with the hashtag #HISAelects to let us know how you’re getting on.

Local roles include:

• Depute President Education
• Depute President Activities and Welfare

For all the information about Student Elections, visit the Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) website. If you have any questions about Student Elections, drop HISA a line, at: returningofficer@uhi.ac.uk

Give it a go! Log your activity between 19th February and 2nd March and help your local college campus reach a target of 24,901 miles, which is the distance around the world!

Headed up by lead artist Mike Inglis, practicing artist and part time lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art, the project is spread across two sites including Dr Grays Hospital in Elgin and Inverurie Hospital.

Throughout the project the Moray College UHI Fine Art Degree students shadowed the artists from GHAT, helped out with events and documented their experiences in photographs and sketchbooks.

Muriel Hughes, third year fine art student said: “We have organised this event as part of our internship to exhibit the unique mixture of documentation and collaboration.”

The exhibition will showcase the artwork of the students, the artists and the community as well as offering potential outcomes for 'Resonate Disseminate' project as it becomes embedded across the Grampian region.

The opening event at Moray School of Art Gallery at the college campus on Friday 16th February at 2pm will celebrate the project featuring the artists and a performance by art poet Jo Hastie.

The exhibition will continue to run with FREE ENTRY for one week:

• Monday 19th Feb: 9am-4pm
• Tuesday 20th Feb: 9am-4pm
• Wednesday 21st Feb: 9am-4pm
• Thursday 22nd Feb: 9am-4pm
• Friday 23rd Feb: 9am-4pm

Moray College UHI is once again venue for the Moray Game Jam (MGJ), a creative competition which sees teams make a game from scratch in just 48 hours. The event is organised by a partnership comprised of ScreenHI, Moray College UHI and Elgin-based games studio, Hunted Cow Studios with funding support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

Last year, just under 100 budding game developers – many of whom were based in Moray – applied to be part of the game jam which sees teams devising a game which could potentially reach millions.

Last year's digital winners, Alan Yeats and Gary McCartan, created a virtual reality game called Pocket Sized Guns, while the board game category was won by Fife duo Alan Stewart and Martin Lumsden, with their card game entry Jailhouse Break, based on hatching a plot to escape prison.

Alan Yeats said: "The Moray Game Jam is definitely the best jam in Scotland and seems to get better each year.

"I’ve been doing the Moray Gam Jam for the last three years so winning it last year was a really amazing feeling. Winning is not the best part of the jam though. The best part is being able to see people enjoying the game you have created and playing the other games that have been made over 48 hours. Last year especially had a really high standard of game produced.

"We’ve moved on quite a bit from winning. The game itself has been ported over to other platforms including the PlayStationVR and has been demoed at PlayStation development days, XpoNorth and other events around the county."

Following on from last year's oversubscribed workshops at which all-comers were given an insight into the process and tech which could help them become the next generation of game designers, MGJ will again be offering free workshops throughout the day on Saturday 17th March. Details will be announced next month.

A pop-up gaming playground will be set up to give the public the chance to test the games the teams have been creating over the course of the game jam at Moray College UHI on the afternoon of Sunday 18th March.

Last year, a record number of applications for the 48-hour game creation were received, with the bulk of the teams citing Moray as their place of residence.

Amanda Millen, Director of ScreenHI, said: "Moray Game Jam has become one of the go-to events in Scotland for game developers. It opens doors and widens knowledge about how to get ahead in this hugely competitive and exciting creative industry.

"Scotland is a major player in the world of games development, and, with companies such as Hunted Cow Studios in Elgin, there is a vibrant scene in the Highlands and Islands region.

"The event provides a key opportunity to gain valuable experience and network with like-minded individuals and leading industry figures. I'd advise all teams thinking about entering not to leave it to the last minute as we are always oversubscribed and there's usually a waiting list of teams who'd like to take part."

Moray College UHI principal, David Patterson said: “We are delighted once again to be the host for this popular event, now in its fifth year, which has become one of the highlights in game creators calendar.”

For updates follow Moray Game Jam on Facebook and Twitter.

www.facebook.com/MorayGameJam/

https://twitter.com/moraygamejam

Website: http://moraygamejam.com

For individuals looking to develop their skills, our CPD on offer ranges from food and drink manufacturing short courses to hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies 1-day workshops.  Upcoming courses include: Colour on Trend, Advanced Epilation and Aromatherapy Massage.

You can also study CPD modules from our new Integrative Healthcare Degree in Therapeutic Practices in a Supportive Setting at SCQF Level 7 and Concepts on Nutrition within Therapeutic Interventions at SCQF Level 8.  If you are interested in online degree modules, you can study Anatomy and Physiology focusing on all body systems at SCQF Level 7 this semester.

We have an exciting new PDA for hairdressing starting this January in Innovations in Hair Design aimed at hair stylists already working in industry to focus on the practical, artistic nature of hairdressing.

If you work in hospitality our Professional Cooking Day Release SCQF Level 5 and Level 6 courses are designed to provide you with the practical skills to meet the demands of employers within the industry.

Develop your sketchbook skills and mixed media techniques with our short art and design courses where you will study 1-day per week at Moray School of Art to create a folio of art work preparing you for further study.

All of our first aid courses from Emergency First Aid to the more comprehensive First Aid at Work are FAIB approved and can be studied throughout the year at the Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health.

Study with us to build your confidence and gain employability skills while achieving industry relevant qualifications.

Looking to start your studies in August 2018, come along to our Information Evening on 7 March 2018 between 5-6.30pm at our Elgin campus to find out about courses.

This course is becoming the most widely recognised qualification in the field of work-related computer use and is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

The modules may be taken in any order and enrolment is for 1 year. The course is structured so that you can start ECDL anytime and is available during the day or in the evenings.

*DISCOUNTED PRICES*

ECDL: £45 (normally £245)
European Computer Driving Licence BCS Certificate

Advanced ECDL modules: £30 each (normally £95)
ECDL Advanced - Database BCS Certificate
ECDL Advanced - Improving Productivity BCS Certificate
ECDL Advanced - Presentation BCS Certificate
ECDL Advanced - Spreadsheets BCS Certificate
ECDL Advanced - Wordprocessing BCS Certificate

To book your place call 01343 576000 or email mc.registry.moray@uhi.ac.uk

Terms and conditions apply. Published 30 November 2017. Offer valid to 31st January 2018.

Competitors from across the UK were put through their paces in a three day exercise to test their skills with a complex copper pipework model which replicated a working central heating system.

The Skills Show is an annual event which brings together talents from across industry sectors aimed at highlighting career opportunities for young people with the individual skill competitions at the heart of the show.

With over 40,000 visitors to the competition there is a lot of pressure on all competitors from across the UK but it is an opportunity to showcase skills to a massive audience.

On day three of the competition the winners were announced, Russell who is employed at Mark Hay Plumbing & Heating was awarded a silver medal along with the opportunity to enter the selection process for the UK squad at the 2019 World Skills competition in Kazan, Russia.

Jim Mackinnon, Curriculum Leader for the SVQ in Plumbing, Moray College UHI said:

“This is a fantastic achievement for Russell, backed up by a great performance from Matthew, and the plumbing team at the college are proud of the achievements from both young men.”

Our Hospitality team established the Hospitality Association Moray (HAM) in September 2016 to support industry by developing a communication network to provide opportunities for effective collaboration.

The aim of the partnership is to create business development opportunities, support skills development by providing bespoke training required by employers and continue to work with the community to bring young people, education and the college closer to industry.

One of the most significant and exciting developments of HAM has been the mentorship programme which matches an employer with the student to work together throughout the duration of the students’ studies. This was introduced to build the students confidence when working in industry and enhance opportunities for progression into employment in the local area.

Alistair Fowlie, Assistant Director at Moray College UHI said “We are delighted to win this award on behalf of the hospitality team at Moray College UHI and Hospitality Association Moray. It’s fantastic to have recognition of the work carried out through HAM over the past year and we are looking forward to continue our partnership with local industry to provide opportunities for our students and the community.”

Whilst working full-time, Christopher found the course extremely challenging as he was deployed throughout the years and found himself writing essays in Afghanistan, Cyprus, Dubai and Las Vegas. He felt throughout all the modules the lecturers and his Personal Academic Tutor, Donna Clark were very flexible and supportive.

Christopher also said: “overall I really enjoyed my studies and found the degree programme very interesting due to the variety of topics covered. The best part was completing my dissertation on community energy projects in Scotland. I am still continuing working in the RAF however I feel completion of my degree has definitely increased my employment prospects when I decide to leave. As well as Donna and all of my lecturers I would like to thank my wife Laura for her patience and support.”

Visit the University of Highlands and Islands website for Sustainable Development courses.

The current staff team consists of 7 employees and 1 Executive Director including 1 young apprentice. Their plan is to employ a number of young people as apprentices and the company are committed to investing in young people as they grow with an aim to build the staff team up to 50.

After looking at several locations, Alceli chose the Alexander Graham Bell Centre as the base for their ground breaking work because of its location and links with NHS Grampian and the University of the Highlands and Islands, Moray College.

Steve Hunt, Director said ‘The Centre here in Elgin is perfect for our research. The location is ideal for us and our stakeholders and being able to link with the work of the University and NHS Grampian is a real advantage for us. The facilities here in the centre are perfect for our work and I would encourage other companies to consider the Alexander Graham Bell Centre when looking for accommodation.’

Jacqui Taylor, Head of Marketing and External Relations said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Alceli to the Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health. The work of the company is a perfect fit for the ethos of the Centre and our stakeholders and reflects Morays strength as an  area to develop, pilot and test comprehensive digital healthcare models.

More about Proton Therapy:

There are many advantages to Proton Therapy as a treatment of cancer. Proton therapy (PT) is the use of protons (rather than X-ray or gamma radiation). It has strong advantages over other types of treatment in certain cancers, such as brain cancers, where current 5-year survival rates are very low (~20%).

It can also reduce or eliminate the need for chemotherapy with its associated devastating side-effects, and in some cases (such as eye cancers and prostate cancer) provide a cure without the loss of function (loss of sight, impotence) caused by surgery.

PBT is an invisible and highly controlled beam that works by using pencil point precision to target a tumour. When it releases radiation, the radiation beam slows down, which allows the protons to interact with electrons allowing a release of high-energy. This high-energy is then released into its designated location (the tumour). As the beam is controlled by a physician the beam only targets the shape and depth of a tumour to allow healthy tissue to remain undamaged.

The advantages of PBT have been known for a long time, but it is still not widely used, in part due to the previously high cost of building the large and complex particle accelerators necessary.