News from the School of Textiles & Design

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…
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.
Parents of Sophie Cutts accept posthumous award

The parents of a Heriot-Watt student who succumbed to cancer just before the start of her final year have accepted a posthumous Diploma…
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…
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…

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.
Indian textile designers visit Scottish Borders Campus

Two textile designers from India were hosted in March by the School of Textiles and Design of Heriot-Watt University's Scottish Borders…
Winning Peter Scott knitwear designs to go on show at Hawick exhibition

Four students at Heriot-Watt's School of Textiles and Design have won internships with Peter Scott, the world renowned knitwear…
Heriot-Watt University announces four new appointments

Heriot-Watt University has appointed four new research leaders to join the School of Textile and Design based in the University's…

Dr Kalkreuter visits Indian Institute of Crafts and Design

Dr Britta Kalkreuter from the School of Textiles and Design visited the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) as part of the…
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,…
‘Wooden’ denim could cut carbon emissions of global jeans industry

Jeans that can be made using one fifth of the water, energy and chemicals needed for conventional jeans, has been developed by a PHD…
Weaving closer ties with India

Fiona Hyslop, the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs visited Heriot-Watt's Scottish Borders Campus to find out more…
The World is Not Enough Kim Winser tells Scottish Textile Industry

Leading industry expert and Heriot-Watt Honorary Graduate, Dr Kim Winser was the key speaker at the Scottish Borders Design and…

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…
Heriot-Watt to lead exchange programme in India

A Lecturer from Heriot-Watt's School of Textiles and Design, Dr Britta Kalkreuter, will be taking part in an exchange programme in India.
Emerging fashionistas showcase collections

Fashion students at the Dubai Campus brought their collections to life at the University's Fashion Show.
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…

Alex Salmond opens Heriot-Watt's new purpose-built Dubai Campus

Heriot-Watt’s new £35m (ED200m) purpose-built campus has been opened by First Minister Alex Salmond at Dubai International Academic City.
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.

Dubai Fashion students take part in Student Design Awards

Fashion students at Dubai Campus were asked by Simon Jersey to participate in their annual Student Design Awards competition.
Dubai Campus Fashion Show 2011

More than 300 guests arrived at Dubai International Academic City Student Hub to attend Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus Fashion Show.
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.
Textiles student shortlisted for Scottish Fashion Awards

A student at Heriot-Watt's School of Textiles & Design has been shortlisted for Graduate of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards.
Heriot-Watt student heads for Milan

Final-year Textiles Design student, Ruth Duff, will exhibit her stunning new fabric designs at the esteemed Elderkoort Exhibition in Milan.
Students join glam launch for Melrose Macmillan Appeal

It’s not normally associated with spandex and sequins, but the launch of the 2011 Melrose Sevens was all about 1970s glam.

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.
Cashmere weaves new educational links

Cream of contemporary Scottish design showcased in China, thanks to a partnership between Heriot-Watt and Johnstons of Elgin.
Graduate Fashion Show 2010

Heriot-Watt University's first combined Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show has been hailed a tremendous success.
Student wins Grazia and Swarovski Young Designer Award

Heriot-Watt student, Kimberly Alphonso, has won the Grazia/Swarovski Young Designer of the year competition.
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.
Denim design scoops award for student

A competition to redesign the traditional denim jacket has been won by a student from Heriot-Watt University.

Tea at Buckingham Palace

Representatives of the School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University were invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace.
Students run a Madonna Mile

Students and staff from Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles Design ran ‘Madonnas’ Mile’ to raise money for Sport Relief.
Dubai students create with style

Two students from Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus are among 8 finalists in the prestigious Swarovski Young Designer of the Year…
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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