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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…
Heriot-Watt graduate chosen by Textprint to exhibit in Paris
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School of Textiles graduate Heather Cheung has been selected to show her textile designs at Indigo Paris, Europe’s leading textile…

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…
Variable fit of DVT stockings may be risking patients' lives, new…

Ill-fitting anti-embolism stockings potentially increase the number of preventable deaths in British hospitals, according to research…
New Head of the School of Textiles and Design

Fiona Waldron has been appointed as Head of the School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University.
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…

Staff recognised at the Learning and Teaching Oscars

This year's Learning and Teaching Oscars recognised Heriot-Watt staff for their excellent teaching and support.
The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO opens Scottish Borders Campus residences

The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO has officially opened Heriot-Watt University's new residences building at the Scottish Borders Campus.
Heriot-Watt students work on Kim Winser's new brand

Kim Winser has worked with knitwear, textile and design students at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design on her new…
‘Wooden’ denim could cut carbon emissions of global jeans industry

Jeans developed by a Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design student, using a fibre made from sustainable wood instead of cotton,…
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.

Heriot-Watt student named Scottish Graduate of the Year

Heriot-Watt graduate, Joanne McGillivary, was named Scottish Graduate of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards, Scotland's most…
School of Textiles and Design launches 'Hidden Stories'

The School of Textiles and Design Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show will take place at Dovecot Studios from Saturday 2 June 2012
Topping out ceremony for Heriot-Watt's new Scottish Borders Campus…

A topping out ceremony was held on Thursday 10 May to mark the completion of the construction phase of the new £12m residences…
Six Heriot-Watt graduates shortlisted for the 2012 Scottish Fashion…

The Scottish Fashion Awards have announced their nominee shortlist for 2012 and six Textiles and Design graduates have been nominated…
TEXPRINT sends Textiles student to Paris

Ruth Duff, a recent graduate from the School of Textiles & Design, has been chosen to show her designs in Paris.
Prestigious design win for Heriot-Watt graduate

Samantha Fenn-Johnston, a student from the School of Textiles & Design, has scooped The New Designers Harlequin Award.

Scottish Academy of Fashion arrives

The Scottish Academy of Fashion, which includes Heriot-Watt University, held an exclusive preview of its first anniversary showcase.
2011 graduations at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University's week-long celebration of 2011 graduations came to an end on Friday 24 June.
Heriot-Watt's Chemistry and Economics programmes rated top in Scotland

Heriot-Watt’s Chemistry and Economics degrees have been ranked top in Scotland by the Guardian newspaper university league table.
Dig this! Students celebrate groundbreaking design for new halls of…

Students at Heriot-Watt's Scottish Borders Campus will soon be living in brand new accommodation thanks to a £12m development.
Groundbreaking for new residences project

Work on a new £14m residences development at the Edinburgh Campus has been officially launched at a groundbreaking ceremony.
Students wear their heart on their sleeve for charity

Fashion students get to the heart of fashion by raising thousands of pounds for the 50th anniversary of the British Heart Foundation.

More people more active with TriFitness

More people are becoming more active in the Scottish Borders thanks to TriFitness, a new £400,000 health and fitness centre in Galashiels.
Work begins on £26m student accommodation project

Work begins on part of a £26m project to develop new residences buildings at the University’s Edinburgh and Scottish Borders…
Cashmere weaves new educational links

Cream of contemporary Scottish design showcased in China, thanks to a partnership between Heriot-Watt and Johnstons of Elgin.
Partnership agreed between Borders Sport and Leisure Trust

A partnership between Borders Sport & Leisure Trust, Heriot-Watt University and Borders College will deliver a new health & fitness centre.
Graduate Fashion Show 2010

Heriot-Watt University's first combined Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show has been hailed a tremendous success.
Fashion on the edge

The first comprehensive fashion show for third year fashion technology students at the School of Textiles and Design was held recently.

Tea at Buckingham Palace

Representatives of the School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University were invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace.
Inspirational fashion show boosts British Heart Foundation

A fashion show organised by students from Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Telford College raised around £2,000 for charity.
Students stage chic showcase at charity event

Talented Heriot-Watt students contribute to unique fashion show organised for the British Heart Foundation Scotland.
Heriot-Watt graduate designs for Oasis

Leading high street retailer, Oasis, has chosen a collection of hand-woven fabrics by Heriot-Watt graduate Claire McInally.
Heriot-Watt museum collections available online

Collections Trust and Scottish university museums announce a new partnership to make collections available online.
Heriot-Watt helps school pupils create Glam Metal brand

Staff from the School of Textiles and Design help pupils from secondary schools create their own Glam Metal brand.

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