Heriot-Watt University

In a UK-first, scientists at Heriot-Watt University are leading a new project to explore the mysterious properties of magnetism using a novel quantum sensor.Researchers from Heriot-Watt’s Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences…

As part of our engagement activities, we are excited to share that our UKRI CircularChem team will be at the Edinburgh Science Festival on Saturday, 9th April in the National Museum of Scotland.The UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for…

Researchers from the National Robotarium took part in the inaugural Scottish AI Summit, hosted by Scotland’s AI Strategy at Dynamic Earth on 30th March.The sell-out event was organised to showcase how Scotland is delivering on its vision…

The first global initiative aimed at ending street homelessness has revealed key ingredients for success along with common systemic barriers, new research from Heriot-Watt University has found.The Institute of Global Homelessness’ (IGH) A…

Four Heriot-Watt professors have been elected as 2022 Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).Professor Rory Duncan, UK Research and Innovation Director, Talent and Skills; Professor Brian Gerardot, Professor of Physics and RAEng…

Heriot-Watt University Dubai welcomed Ivan McKee, Scotland’s Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, to its campus in Dubai Knowledge Park. The Minister met with the University to discuss how they could work together to…

Marine industries are being urged to learn from one another to better protect marine life and their environments.That is one of the findings from new research that has explored how marine industries assess their potential for cumulative…

To mark Global Recycling Day, Heriot-Watt University has announced the appointment of Professor Gabriela Medero as a Hydro Nation Chair (HNC) Research Leader Fellow with the mission of Eliminating Carbon Emissions from Infrastructure.The…

Colour affects people differently in virtual reality than in the real world, according to a new study. An expert from Heriot-Watt University says the differences could be used by virtual reality designers to make the experience more…

A much-loved Beer Festival is set to return to Heriot-Watt University next week after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.Over two-days, The Heriot-Watt Brewing Society’s 35th Charity Beer Festival is expected to welcome around 1000…