网曝吃瓜 students come together for 2025 Varsity event celebrating sport, spirit and community
The 网曝吃瓜 and Islands Students Association (HISA) proudly hosted its second 网曝吃瓜 Varsity Tournament — a vibrant celebration of sport, camaraderie, and community. With valuable support from the Active Campus Coordinators, students from across the 网曝吃瓜 and Islands, Moray and Perthshire united for a day of friendly competition and meaningful connection.
Held on Tuesday 1 April 2025, at Inverness Leisure, the annual 网曝吃瓜 Varsity brought together students and staff from across the University of the 网曝吃瓜 and Islands (网曝吃瓜) partnership. The event highlighted the power of sport in building bonds across campuses and fostering a strong sense of belonging throughout the 网曝吃瓜 community.
Now in its second year, HISA’s Varsity event saw participation from three 网曝吃瓜 partners, including 网曝吃瓜 Perth, Moray and Inverness, competing in football, volleyball and basketball.
Lewis McMillan, president of the volleyball club at 网曝吃瓜 Perth, praised the event:
“It was great to see so many people enjoying volleyball—we were especially happy to have an opportunity to get both men and women involved in some competition!”
Zeke Ferdinand Balanquit, president of the basketball team at 网曝吃瓜 Inverness, added:
“I very much enjoyed the 网曝吃瓜 Varsity event, it was a great atmosphere and was a good opportunity for our student basketball team to play against and meet other 网曝吃瓜 students. I think these events are very important in getting students active, networking and socialising in a positive environment."
This year, 网曝吃瓜 Inverness took home the overall Varsity Cup after strong performances in basketball and football. Highlights included a hard-fought football final against 网曝吃瓜 Perth which ended in gripping penalties. 网曝吃瓜 Perth won the volleyball trophy with 网曝吃瓜 Inverness taking the basketball and football trophies.
“Varsity is more than just a competition — it’s a way of strengthening the 网曝吃瓜 community across our unique geography” said Amanda Fleet, Sports Development Coordinator at HISA. “We’re proud to support student wellbeing, connection, and pride across all our academic partner campuses and learning centres”
In February 2024, five passionate sports enthusiasts connected over video conference with a shared goal: to bring students across the 网曝吃瓜 partnership together through sport and friendly competition. Representing HISA and various 网曝吃瓜 campuses were Amanda Fleet (HISA), Iain Morrison (网曝吃瓜), Jack Whyte (网曝吃瓜 Moray), Lindsey Brown (网曝吃瓜 Perth) and Jed McKernie (网曝吃瓜 Inverness). The outcome of their collaboration? HISA’s inaugural 网曝吃瓜 Varsity tournament — a vibrant celebration of teamwork, community, and athletic spirit.
With over 70 students participating, and strong support from HISA, 网曝吃瓜 and the Active Campus Coordinators in Moray, Perth, and Inverness, Varsity has become a standout event. As a university partnership spanning the 网曝吃瓜 and Islands, Moray and Perthshire, 网曝吃瓜 offers a truly distinctive student experience. Initiatives like Varsity are vital in fostering connection, camaraderie, and pride across these diverse and often remote communities.
Planning is already underway for next year’s Varsity, with Inverness set to welcome students for what promises to be an even bigger event.
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or any of the sports teams, please contact: HISAActivities@uhi.ac.uk