Heriot-Watt University

Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have been funded by Innovate UK to develop additives and processing methods that will drastically increase the recycled content of plastic bottles. This will help manufacturers meet the UK and EU…

Councils across England are warning of a rise in the number of people experiencing homelessness as the impact of the withdrawal of pandemic protections, such as the eviction ban and universal credit uplift, piles pressure on people.New…

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) had the most special week for the university and its community - on 9 February 2022, HWUM celebrated the digital installation of its first Pro-Chancellor, Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, followed by the…

The highest honour in UK education was presented to Heriot-Watt University today (17 Feb) for its pioneering research in the field of photonics.For the fourth time in its history, the Queen’s Anniversary Prize has been awarded to the…

A course which has seen scholars from developing countries study at Harper Adams University and develop sustainable agriculture skills has returned after a two-year hiatus – with a new online element.The Marshal Papworth Fund works with…

 Dubai : Heriot-Watt University is hosting a 48-hour Construction Sustainability Hackathon event at the Expo 2020 UK Pavillion for students from across the globe. The Hackathon, running from 25th to 27th February 2022, will bring together…

As COVID-19 continues to affect the world, the tourism industry remains steadfast in its commitment to re-cover. As one of the most affected sectors, it has seen major changes over the past two years. In 2020, a report by the United…

A consortium of researchers led by Heriot-Watt University has launched a world-leading study to determine the impact of digitalised services on minority ethnic (ME) groups. The £3.3 million project is funded by UK Research and Innovation…

Father Christmas has enlisted a new band of helpers this Christmas from the National Robotarium, a partnership between Heriot-Watt University and The University of Edinburgh, and robotics company Cyberselves to avoid any embarrassing…

Quantum experts from Heriot-Watt University are leading a project with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (USA), California Institute of Technology (Caltech) (USA) - highlighting ways in which Single-photon detection is rapidly emerging…