Heriot-Watt University

Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, have created a Spoken Language Understanding Resource Package (SLURP) aimed at making it easier for AI and machines to understand…

There is no evidence to suggest that England’s decommissioned oil and gas wells are leaking methane into the environment, according to a new study by Heriot-Watt University. Dr Aaron Cahill from Heriot-Watt’s Lyell Centre, a strategic…

Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are developing advanced ‘machine learning’ algorithms that will significantly improve the detection, intervention and prevention of…

It has been a week to remember for staff, students and visitors across Heriot-Watt’s global campuses.The University’s annual Celebration Week returned with a bang on Monday June 13. Celebrating Heriot-Watt’s inspirational people and their…

A young campaigner who helped influence the Scottish Government to invest £20 million in mental health support in Higher Education following the death of her father, graduates from Heriot-Watt University today (Tuesday 21 June).Victoria…

A team of students from Heriot-Watt University has achieved an impressive fourth place in a global competition focused on space-related topics.The CanSat competition is unique. Asking students to develop a complex engineering project from…

Sustainable ways of living improve the quality of our lives, safeguard our ecosystem, and preserve our natural resources for future generations. In addition, sustainability is key in developing a holistic built environment. As…

Heriot-Watt University has become one of 11 new members to join the University of the Arctic (UArctic) network. The UArctic brings together universities, colleges, research institutes and other organisations from across the global north…

The opening hours of the GRID building have been altered to deliver a service that better meets the needs of students at the Edinburgh campus.GRID is now closed from midnight until 8am, seven-days-a-week. This is for the summer period…

The company behind Ardgowan Distillery has partnered with Heriot-Watt University’s International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD) and engineering provider Briggs of Burton to explore new carbon reducing technologies.Close to…