Orkney Campus news

The vital role of bacteria during oil spills

An international team of scientists, led by Dr. Tony Gutierrez, has revealed the first evidence that certain species of bacteria…
Predicting rail and aviation accidents before they happen

Commuters could benefit from safer journeys on trains and planes following research at Heriot-Watt which predicts when drivers are…
Botox proteins could hold cure for diabetes

Scientists believe the proteins that are targeted by cosmetic surgery treatment Botox could hold the secret to treating and even curing…
High speed rail on fast track at Heriot-Watt

Heriot-Watt University and Atkins have signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding to create a Centre of Excellence for High Speed…
Partnership secures £6 million funding for robotics research

Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh have jointly secured the largest investment of any Scottish universities and the…
Edinburgh revs up bid for National Sports Performance Centre

Edinburgh’s bid to host the proposed National Sports Performance Centre was endorsed by one of Formula 1’s most highly rated technical…

Heriot-Watt wins Outstanding Human Resources Team Award

Heriot-Watt University has won the Outstanding Human Resources Team category at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management…
Heriot-Watt rises in '100 under 50' World University Ranking

Heriot-Watt has risen nine places, to 63rd from 72nd, in the new Times Higher '100 under 50' World University Ranking, focussed on…
New Heriot-Watt labs take global approach to a global problem

Heriot-Watt University has officially opened a new research centre that uniquely covers the entire carbon capture and storage chain.
Duke and Duchess of Rothesay presented with gifts designed by students

At the conclusion of their visit to the School of Textiles and Design, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay were presented with gifts…
Converge Challenge Elevator Pitch

The University hosted the first major event of the Converge Challenge 2013 at The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visit the Scottish Borders Campus

In the Duke's capacity as Patron of the Campaign for Wool, Their Royal Highnesses met with students and staff and viewed a range of…

Sir Chris Hoy backs University's bid for National Performance Centre…

Britain’s greatest ever Olympian, Sir Chris Hoy, has given his formal backing to Edinburgh’s bid for the National Performance Centre…
Dr Robert M Buchan installed as Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University

Dr Robert M Buchan, mining entrepreneur, philanthropist and Heriot-Watt graduate, has been installed as Chancellor of Heriot-Watt…
Heriot-Watt rises again in Guardian league table

Heriot-Watt has risen again in the latest Guardian league table, and is now ranked 18th out of 119 institutions in the UK, up from 20th…
Mussels as big as size 9 shoes set to reveal their secrets

A diving expedition off the north coast of Scotland is set to discover the secrets of mussels as big as size 9 shoes.
Heriot-Watt announces new Chancellor

Dr Robert M Buchan has been appointed Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, following a meeting of the University Court on 1st October…
Heriot-Watt is the Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year…

Heriot-Watt soars up rankings to scoop UK No 1 and Scotland No1 for students.

New findings on the lives of brown crabs

Researchers from Heriot-Watt's International Centre for Island Technology have found that some females of the species travel more than…
2011 graduations at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University's week-long celebration of 2011 graduations came to an end on Friday 24 June.
Funding boost for Heriot-Watt renewable energy project in rural India

A project led by Heriot-Watt University to provide low-cost renewable energy to rural areas of India has won government funding.
Scientists meet at Orkney Campus to discuss marine renewables

Heriot-Watt University’s Orkney Campus hosted a meeting of marine scientists engaged in setting the research agenda in marine renewables.
BBC Countryfile filming in Orkney

A BBC TV recording team headed by John Craven was in Orkney recently to film for the programme Countryfile, which was broadcast on 16 May.
Marine energy project scoops prize

A marine energy project by school pupils in Orkney, supervised by Heriot-Watt University, wins a National Science & Engineering…

Marine energy leases for Orkney Islands

The Crown Estate recently announced 1.2GW of marine energy leases in Orkney waters and the wider Pentland Firth.

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