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Phd research student seeks participants for survey
A Heriot-Watt PhD student is seeking participants for an online survey to assist his research into employee attitudes at work.
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Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards 2013
These awards now include a Student Award which showcases emerging talent in Scotland.
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Heriot-Watt to launch new Centre for Academic Leadership and Development
Heriot-Watt University is set to launch a new Centre for Academic Leadership and Development in September 2013, timed to coincide with the…
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Changes to the Wi-Fi services - Edinburgh Campus
From Monday 19 August 2013 the primary wireless service for all Edinburgh Campus staff and students will be eduroam.
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Free speech workshops
Young people aged 18-26 are invited to attend this Free Speech workshop, organised by BBC Learning. It will help equip you with the…
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Full accreditation for MSc
Full programme accreditation has been given to the MSc in Building Conservation (Technology and Management) by the Institute of Historic…
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Contestants for quiz show
New series of BBC1 quiz show Pressure Pad is looking for contestants. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 August 2013.
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Points for the Principal
The latest responses to Points for the Principal can be viewed online.
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Understanding men's working lives
Male participants are needed for a small study in the School of Management and Languages.
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Riccarton Dental Practice
Details of the dental practice, Riccarton Dental Practice, at the Edinburgh Campus.
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Loch footbridge closure
The loch footbridge will be closed from Monday 15 July for two weeks to allow for essential maintenance.
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New alumni magazine
The Heriot-Watt alumni magazine has been relaunched.
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Congratulations to our latest PGCAP graduates
Twenty-three members of staff from all schools and the library graduated from the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) at…
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Lean & Green - Transition Heriot-Watt
The first edition of the newsletter produced by Transition Heriot-Watt is now available.
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Institute for Infrastructure and Environment Seminar - Monday 1 July
Students and staff are invited to attend the final seminar of the Institute. This takes place on Monday 1 July at 1:15pm, room 3.11,…
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Invitation to the unveiling of Formula Student car
Students and staff are invited to attend the launch of Heriot-Watt's entry to the UK Formula Student competition. This takes place on…
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Healthy Body Healthy Mind award
The University has once again achieved four out of five stars for the Healthy Body Healthy Mind award.
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Essential Network Maintenance - Saturday 6th July
Staff and students are reminded that Information Services will be carrying out essential network and systems maintenance work on Saturday 6…
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Scholarships from The Institution of Engineering and Technology
The deadline for applying for the Diamond Jubilee and Undergraduate Scholarships is 27 June.
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology Scholarships
This is the last chance students can apply for either the IET Diamond Jubilee Scholarships or the IET undergraduate scholarships. Deadline…
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The Spirit of Heriot-Watt Award winners announced
The winners of the 2013 Spirit of Heriot-Watt Awards have been announced.
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Energy Academy - undergraduate project bursaries available
This year the Energy Academy has 120 Undergraduate Project Bursaries available for projects in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical and Civil…
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The John Crook Scholarships at St John’s College, Cambridge
The scholarship programme, now entering its fourth year, is awarded to a graduate of a British University, who has an exceptional academic…
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Student internship programme - Football
The Scottish Football Association and Scottish Student Sport has launched a new student internship programme, aimed at promoting and…
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Summer Power Hours for staff and research post-graduates
Following requests from University staff, our most popular Power Hour sessions are being presented for Staff and Research Post-Graduates…
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Travel information for graduations
Travel information for students and guests attending graduations at the Edinburgh Campus on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 June 2013.
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Principal's Public Engagement Prize
This prize recognises an individual or team’s ability to reach new audiences not already engaged with research. This year there is a new…
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SAAS funding
The deadline for funding applications to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) is 30 June 2013.
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Walkway Bridge - Edinburgh Campus
The Loch Walkway Bridge is closed from Friday 31 May until Monday 10 June inclusive.
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Car park closure- Edinburgh Campus
Car park C will be closed from Sunday 2 June until Thursday 6 June due to essential road works.
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PG students - last chance to share your views
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey closes on Monday 17 June.
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Transport disruptions Edinburgh Campus
There will be some temporary disruption to traffic on the Edinburgh Campus on Monday 10 June, as a result of the event to mark the…
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Update your address details
Students who have recently changed their address are reminded to update their personal contact information online via the student…
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Installation of Dr Robert M Buchan as University Chancellor
Register your attendance at the congregation ceremony by this Friday 31 May.
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SBE Graduation Ball
The School of the Built Environment held its annual Graduation Ball at the Balmoral Hotel on 4 May.
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Donate your unwanted items
The University is working with the British Heart Foundation to collect unwanted items from staff and students at the Edinburgh Campus.
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Changes to catering opening hours
Due to maintenance work being carried out on the Bridge Link, Edinburgh Campus, 26-28 May, opening hours have changed for catering outlets.
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Edinburgh Campus catering times
Opening and closing times for catering outlets on the Edinburgh Campus during the summer.
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Latest Points for the Principal
The latest responses to Points for the Principal can be viewed online.
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Discounted Adobe software for staff and students
Staff and students can now purchase a selection of Adobe products at discounted rates.
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Recycle and Reward launches at Heriot-Watt
The Recycle and Reward pilot scheme launched on Monday 6 May at the Edinburgh Campus.
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Dubai Campus dates for the academic year 2013/14
Enrolment, semester and graduation dates for the Dubai Campus.
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Learning and Teaching Strategy update
Update on the University's new Learning and Teaching Strategy.
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Rail crossing closure
Information on the closure of a rail crossing in Kirknewton, affecting rail and road travel near the Edinburgh Campus
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Exchange 2010 Email maintenance - Thursday 2nd May 2013
Information Services will be carrying out essential maintenance work on the Microsoft Exchange 2010 Email Web App service between 8.00am…
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Chaplaincy pots and pans scheme for international students
The Chaplaincy is now looking for any kitchen utensils to help new students at the start of the academic year.
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Diversion route and special timetable for 45 bus
From Monday 29 April service 45 will be unable to use Riccarton Avenue for two weeks. A special timetable for the 45 on Monday 6 May has…
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NSS - last chance to take part!
The NSS ends on 30 April. 270 students are still to participate.
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Memorial Service for the Rev. Howard Taylor (former University Chaplain)
The service will be held in the Chaplaincy on Friday 24 May at 12.00, followed by a sandwich lunch at 12.30. All are welcome to attend.
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Recycle and Reward scheme to launch at Edinburgh Campus
The Edinburgh Campus is taking part in a Scottish Government scheme to offer staff and students money back for recycling their bottles and…
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KPMG internships still available
2013 summer internships and autumn graduate roles are still available at KPMG, one of the country's leading graduate employers.
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November Graduations schedule
The schedule for the Edinburgh Campus November graduations.
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Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey still open
There is still time for PG students to share their views on their experience at Heriot-Watt.
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Two weeks left to complete the NSS
With two weeks to go until the deadline for the NSS there are still 290 students who are still to respond.
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Diamond Jubilee Scholarships
Applications are invited for the Institute of Engineering's Diamond Jublilee Scholarship.
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IET grants - applications invited
The Institute of Engineering and Technology offers a range of grants to students.
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Roadworks on Edinburgh Campus
New speed restriction bumps will be installed on the Edinburgh Campus commencing 22nd April for a period of four weeks.
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Learning and Teaching Oscars 2013 shortlist announced
This year over 1100 nominations were received from students keen to recognise Heriot-Watt staff who have made a difference to their student…
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Network maintenance required - Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April
The network maintenance scheduled for this weekend will disable access to most our IT services from 9:00 on Saturday 13 until 9:00 on…
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Examinations and Assessment results
Important information for all students about accesing results online.
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Taiwan Fellowship Program
This program provides opportunity for the fellowship recipients to conduct research in Taiwan's universities or research institutes.
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Research grant for foreign scholars in Chinese Studies
The grant is aimed at academics and doctoral candidates in Chinese studies-related departments, as well as researchers. Deadline for…
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NSS - three weeks left
So far 75.8% of students have taken part in the NSS, with 300 students still to respond.
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Would you like to be a School Officer?
School Officer Recruitment is now open. This is your chance to really shape the learning environment within your school.
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Bike tool kits and pumps now available at Edinburgh Campus
Bicycle repair kits and pumps are now available for all staff and students
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Road closure update
Update on the road closure affecting a route to the Edinburgh Campus.
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Charity Book Sale - Thursday 25 April
There will be a charity book sale in Aid of St.Columba’s Hospice and CHAS on Thursday 25 April 2013 on the Bridge Link : 8.00am - 3.00pm
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Eduroam wireless service
Staff and students in Scottish campuses are advised that Information Services plan to re-launch the eduroam wireless service on Tuesday 21…
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Urban Studies and Sport and Exercise Science students reach 100% NSS…
We are into the last month of the NSS and there are still 350 eligible students who have not yet responded.
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Heriot-Watt Big Band
The Heriot-Watt Big Band is looking for enthusiastic musicians of all ability levels.
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Equality Outcomes
Staff and students in Scottish campuses are invited to complete a survey on Equality Outcomes until Friday 19 April.
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Sports and Exercise Science students reach 100% NSS response rate
Sport and Exercise Science remains in first place and Built Environment is the second School to have over 70% participation from all of its…
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Name the ECCI Café Competition
The Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI), of which Heriot-Watt is a partner, has launched a competition to name the new café in…
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Learning and Teaching Strategy update
The consultation phase continues until Friday 29 March and there are still opportunities to get involved.
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Roger Gray book published
A book by the late Mr Roger Gray has been published with help from Susan Pitts from the University of Cambridge.
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Sport and Exercise students have highest NSS response rate
It is now the eighth week of the National Student Survey 2013. Sports and Exercise students are now leading the response rates with 96%.…
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Edinburgh Campus beauticians
Details of the beauticians at Shear Magik, Edinburgh Campus.
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Student President elections - Dubai Campus
Elections for the next Dubai Campus Development Officer and Student President open on 24 March.
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SPE Aberdeen student bursaries now open for applications
Current undergraduate and postgraduate students who study oil and gas industry-related courses are invited to apply for the bursaries.…
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Student consultation for Learning and Teaching Strategy
Students are invited to attend an open workshop to give their views on the new learning and teaching strategy.
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Discounted tickets available for Scottish Chamber Orchestra concert
The event, organised by Alumni and Development, is open to alumni, staff, students and friends of the University plus partners.
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Restricted parking - Edinburgh Campus
An area in Car Park A will be coned off from Thursday 21 March for a period of three months.
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Allen McTernan Memorial Fund
Students are invited to apply for the Allen McTernan Memorial Fund, which offers grants for extra-curricular projects. Send your…
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NSS Results - Week Seven
Chemists are back in the lead of the NSS boat race with a response rate of 92%. The overall resposne rate for the University is currently…
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Professor vs professor in the James Watt debate
They came in search of honour and glory, but ultimately only one team could lift the trophy for the inaugural James Watt debate, organised…
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Student self service launch
Students can now update personal contact information online.
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Charity Book Sale
Thank you to everyone who bought or donated anything for the Charity Book Sale held on Thursday 7 March at the Edinburgh Campus.
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New Heriot-Watt student president elected
Brittany Brown is the new Heriot-Watt University Student Union (HWUSA) president.
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Balanced Physiotherapy
New welfare services for staff and students are now offered by Balanced Physiotherapy at the Sports Academy.
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Role of labour in the fashion industry survey
Undergraduate student Thao Lam is seeking staff and students to take part in a survey.
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British Science Festival student bursary scheme
This scheme allows organisations from around the country to nominate students of their choice to attend the British Science Festival. This…
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Edinburgh Campus - amended catering outlet opening hours over Easter
Amended closing and opening times for catering outlets on the Edinburgh Campus during the Easter Vacation.
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Edinburgh Campus Library - new guidelines
New guidelines for the Edinburgh Campus Library regarding noise and consumption of food and drinks.
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Principal's cricket team
The staff and student Cricket team is looking for players for matches in 2013
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Images of Fascination - Photographic Competition
The competition is open to PhD-students, postdoctoral and advanced researchers who currently work on research projects in the sciences or…
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Find out how physically active you are
MSc student Jo Shaw is seeking first year undergraduates to take part in a study.
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The Carbon Diet Challenge
Staff and students are encouraged to shed some Carbon weight during March.
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NSS Response Rates - Week Six
The NSS 2013 survey has an overall response rate of 62.9%.
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Consultation on new Learning and Teaching Strategy
All staff are invited to attend a number of open workshops and give their views on the new Learning and Teaching Strategy.
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Wireless test service
Information Services has released Eduroam Test, a test service at the Edinburgh Campus, which will provide a more stable and robust…
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Practical Guide to Business Start Up Seminar/Webinar
Research & Enterprise Services invites staff and students to the first of the 2013 Practical Guide to Business Start Up series on Friday 8…
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Standing up for Science media workshop
The event is open to early career researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine. Closing date for applications is Friday 1 March
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James Watt debate
The Watt Club will be hosting the Inaugural James Watt Debate on Wednesday 6 March.
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NSS response rates displayed in Union
The latest NSS response rates for each department can now be viewed in the Edinburgh Campus Student's Union.
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Jack & Jill Market
The Jack & Jill Market Edinburgh will host their first Edinburgh West event at the James Watt Centre 2 on Saturday 2 March.
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Chemistry continues leading NSS response rates
47% of eligible students at Heriot-Watt have so far completed the NSS 2013.
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Demolition works
Demolition work of Linlithgow, Midlothian and Pentland Residences will commence on the Campus from Monday 25 February 2013.
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Software for personal use
Staff and students are entitled to a selection of software products, either free or charge, or at heavily discounted rates.
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Annual Fund - deadline for applications is this week!
The Alumni Fund invites applications for projects that enhance the quality of student life and study experience. The deadline for…
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Chemistry and Actuarial Maths and Stats leading NSS response rates
Week two of the NSS and the department with the highest response rate is still Chemistry (78%).
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Travel survey
The survey has been prepared to examine perceptions of active travel.
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Heriot-Watt Volunteer Awards
Students are invited to submit their nominations to the Heriot-Watt Awards, which seeks to recognize excellence in student volunteering. …
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Charity Book Sale
The next Edinburgh Campus charity book sale takes place on Thursday 7 March. Donations of books, CDs and DVDs are sought.
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Bake sale
The Fundraising Committee for the School of Management and Languages and School of Life Sciences Graduation Ball is holding a bake sale on…
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Graduations - June 2013
The June 2013 Graduation schedule has been announced.
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Equality Matters workshop
Staff and students are invited to attend this workshop on Wednesday 6 February at 5:30pm.
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Chemists lead the NSS response rates
In the first week of the NSS, final year Chemistry students have already achieved a response rate of 67%.
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Mr Malcolm McWilliams
The University was saddened to hear of the sudden death of Malcolm McWilliams on 25 January 2013. The funeral takes place on 4 February.
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Dubai VPN Link Maintenance - Saturday 2 February 2013
Essential maintenance on the Dubai VPN Link will be carried out between 4.00pm – 5.00pm (Dubai time).
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VPN Service Maintenance - Saturday 2 February 2013
Information Services will be carrying out essential maintenance on the remote access VPN service on Saturday 2nd February 2013 between…
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Energy Ambassador training
Volunteers will be trained up to give other students energy saving advice.
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Update your personal details online
Students are advised that they can now update personal contact information online.
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Medical incidents - Edinburgh Campus
Staff and students are reminded of the procedure when requesting emergency ambulance services.
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Hugh Nisbet Building refurbishment
The refurbishment of the old Snooker Room on the second floor of the Hugh Nisbet Building will be completed by Friday 8 February.
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Parking Permits - Edinburgh Campus
As from Monday 21 January at irregular periods, a checkpoint will be set up on campus to check drivers/parking permits
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The Cross Trust Undergraduate Vacation Awards in the Arts 2013/14
Scottish undergraduate students are invited to apply to this scheme. Deadline for applications is Monday 1 April 2013.
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Fiona Watson Memorial Fund Small Grants Programme
The Fiona Watson Memorial Fund Small Grants Programme is now available for students wishing to take part in humanitarian volunteering…
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National Student Survey 2013
The National Student Survey launched on Monday 21 January. Final year undergraduates please share your opinions on your experience at…
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Updating personal information online
Students can now update personal contact information online.
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Heriot-Watt welcomed to CFA Institute University Recognition Program
Heriot-Watt University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition programme.
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PC lab unavailable
The PC lab SGR13/14, Edinburgh Campus, will be unavailable from 26 January to 3 March during certain times of the day.
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NSS 2013
Final year undergraduates are advised that the National Student Survey 2013 launches next week, on Monday 21 January.
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Student union elections
Nominations for the Student Union and Sports Union student elections are now open.
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Volunteers needed for Commonwealth Games
Applications for the Glasgow 2014 Volunteering Programme close on Thursday 28 February.
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Staff party raises £750 for charity
The Student Union hosted the 2012 University staff Christmas Party, which raised £750 for a local Edinburgh charity.
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James Douglas
The University was saddened to hear of the death of James Douglas on 29 December 2012. The funeral takes place this Friday 11 January 2013.
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Bus diversions Edinburgh Campus
Details of diversions to bus services on the Edinburgh Campus on Friday 11 January.
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Unwanted Christmas gifts?
Staff or students are invited to donate unwanted Christmas gifts for a charity fundraising tombola.
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Swimming success
Congratulations to Heriot-Watt students who have competed successfully in Swimming competitions in December 2012.
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Change to opening/closing hours
Opening and closing times for Central, one of the catering outlets in the Edinburgh Campus from 7 January 2013
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Power Hours workshops
The Power Hour workshop programme for Semester 2 2012-13 offers a range of workshops for students aimed at enhancing information, research,…
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VPN service maintenance
Information Services will be carrying out essential maintenance on the remote access VPN service on Saturday 22 December 2012.
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Spinout Surgeries
Information on spinout surgery events and the new spinout surgery website.
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Teaching timetables available online
Semester 2 2012/13 teaching timetables are now available from the University's timetabling website.
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Totem pole connecting communities to the Digital Cloud
The UK's first digital totem pole, launched by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, is a collaborative project including Dr Peter Matthews,…
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Scottish universities pledge funds to support new research start-ups
Eight universities have pledged £360K over the next three years to Heriot-Watt University's nationwide programme that supports the creation…
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Artificial liver to replace animal testing
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University are working towards creating the worlds first artificial human livers for drug testing to drastically…
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Lovers' tiffs lead to dangerous driving
Driving with your loved one in the car could prove dangerous if the conversation turns sour, according to new research by Terry Lansdown,…
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Winning Students at Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt students are amongst the 150 talented athletes selected to receive tailored support this academic year through the Winning…
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Scottish textile technology helps cancer patients
Researchers at Heriot-Watt have helped develop headwear that uses smart textiles for women with cancer-related hair loss.
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Official opening of new £14m student halls
New student residences have officially opened in Edinburgh following a £14 million investment by Heriot-Watt University