Heriot-Watt University is saddened by the death of its esteemed Chancellor and renowned humanitarian, Professor Emeritus Sir ...

Our founders, James Watt and George Heriot, were pioneers of the highest order in education and philanthropy, and they ...

Philanthropy also allows talented research professionals to pursue new ideas and transform lives. With your support we are ...

Today we celebrate philanthropists who have shown similar commitment and foresight to our founding philanthropists, through Giving Circles. These groups enable us to bring our donors closer to the ...

The EASIG project is an industry-science collaboration project that is undertaking rigorous testing of several modified scallop dredge designs with the aim to reduce the impact of scallop dredging on ...

Twenty years before legislation forced Scottish universities to open their doors to women in 1889, Mary Burton (1819–1909), a pioneering campaigner for educational and social reform, led a successful ...

In October 1821 the School held its first lecture at St Cecilia's Concert Hall in Niddry Street, Edinburgh. The subject: chemistry. Over 300 people packed the venue. Several hundred were turned away.

Online students and alumni studying an Edinburgh Business School programme are able to access Coursera Career Academy free of charge during or after their studies. Students can supplement their ...

Koyama's Spruce is named after Japanese Botanist, Mitsua Koyama. An evergreen tree growing to 25 metres (82 feet) tall. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has rated this species ...

This world-leading MSc/MS joint degree programme is presented by two of the world’s oldest and most esteemed textile institutions: Heriot-Watt University and Thomas Jefferson University (USA). In the ...

Transitioning out of university is a significant milestone. This period can be both exciting and challenging as you pursue further studies or begin your professional career. The Careers Service can ...

It can be helpful to familiarise yourself with the key buildings around campus so that you feel confident in navigating the campus. How might this affect me? It can be stressful trying to find a ...