Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University Dubai successfully concluded WATTXPO, the University’s tribute to Expo 2020 and the world’s greatest show. The unique event was inaugurated by Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer, at Expo 2020. The entire campus…

Heriot-Watt University Dubai successfully hosted the Future Skills Conference at Expo 2020 to explore how the University’s world-leading research is shaping education, catalysing industries and framing jobs of tomorrow in response to the…

Heriot-Watt University Dubai welcomed Mike Freer, UK’s Minister for Exports and Minister for Equalities, last month. The visit was part of a wider programme that included the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.Speaking about his visit Mike…

A new device invented on an attic sewing machine is set to revolutionise the lives of thousands living with stoma bags as well as saving the NHS considerable time and expense following an injection of specialist support from the Medical…

Sunlight, one of the planet’s most abundant sources of renewable energy, could be used to power lasers, according to a study from Heriot-Watt University. A sunlight-powered laser could be used instead of fossil fuels to kickstart chemical…

A landmark Net Zero Strategy setting out how the UK will unlock £90 billion of investment as the country looks to slash carbon emissions has been welcomed by a leading scientist at Heriot-Watt University.John Underhill, Professor of…

Heriot-Watt University has hit the headlines in the UK and UAE highlighting its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai by showcasing its 200-year history of developing research and innovation that contributes to and drives forward solutions to…

At Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, we genuinely care about our students’ well-being, not just their academic performance. Our philosophy is influenced by Seligman’s Well-Being Theory – a scientific theory supported by evidence showing…

In recognition of outstanding work to recruit and support gender diverse students, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Robotics and Autonomous Systems has won the 2021 Minerva Informatics Equality Award.The prestigious award…

COP26 is undoubtedly a landmark meeting at which global leaders need to commit to solving the climate crisis, with almost daily reports of extreme weather events, destroying people’s livelihoods, causing tragic deaths and triggering land…