Katherine Davidson

Katherine Davidson, BA (Hons) History

Katherine Davidson (21) studied full time for a BA (Hons) History and her dedication to her studies resulted in her being the first winner of the new annual TA Sillars Prize, awarded to a history or literature student at UHI who has shown tremendous work ethic. 

From Glasgow, Katherine considered universities closer to home but chose UHI Inverness due to her family connections to the area and the positive experiences of relatives who had studied at the university. 

Katherine, who was drawn to the diverse career opportunities that a history degree opened up, appreciated the small class sizes and personal interaction with lecturers, which she felt allowed her to thrive academically. 

She said: “Being in a small class, you did not fade away into the background due to the teaching styles. Also, with the course being online, it was convenient instead of travelling into the college building as you could work straight after class instead of commuting. Staff were always encouraging. They provided constructive feedback on assessments and opportunities to discuss work further. 

“The location of UHI Inverness is great. The library facilities were fantastic with plenty of desk and computer spaces available throughout the day. The staff were always helpful, answering queries and acquiring books from other UHI sites.” 

Katherine had the opportunity to do some voluntary work at a local museum, which sparked her interest in a career in the museum sector. This, along with other opportunities provided by UHI Inverness, led her to pursue a Master's degree in Museum Studies at the University of Glasgow. 

“The analytical and writing skills I developed on my course at UHI Inverness will be integral to a future career, as well as the general time management skills and balancing life and work to meet deadlines,” she said.