2023

2023

• Navigating the challenges of higher education amid currency fluctuations
• Honorary degree for former British High Commissioner to Malaysia
• Maybank and HWUM organise alumni networking luncheon
• Professor to advise Scottish Government on poverty and inequality
• COP28: A Pivotal Step Forward Amidst Complex Realities
• Heriot-Watt University Dubai to Collaborate on Wellbeing Research in The Middle East with VIWELL
• Heriot-Watt forms pioneering strategic partnership in Kazakhstan
• Innovations to support people, purpose and planet unveiled at global university company creation competition
• New women's health and hormones monitoring gadget in development
• Deputy Principal recognised with net zero award
• HWUM Receives Recognition at the IChemE Global Awards
• British High Commissioner Visits HWUM
• HWUM Won Silver Medal at I-PICTL 2023
• Edinburgh technicians shine light on role in Higher Education
• Christmas carol celebration returns for 2023
• Heriot-Watt spinout Kenoteq selected for key COP28 showcase space
• Multi-million-pound funding boost for medical device innovation in Scotland
• HWUM Invites Esteemed Alumni to Guest Lecture
• Founder and CEO of Aerodyne Group Discusses AI at the MBA CEO Faculty Lecture Series
• The Scottish Government and Heriot-Watt University launch new scholarships for women in Zambia
• Heriot-Watt fashion graduate Carina Pratt to exhibit Mary Queen of Scots designs in New York
• Degrees of triumph: Scotland's Head Rugby Coach earns honorary degree
• Tackling the diagnostic testing sustainability problem
• Dutch businesswoman and philanthropist receives honorary degree
• Celebrating Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer: A Finalist in the Net-Zero Industries Awards
• Esteemed British diplomat receives honorary degree
• Why universities are the engine that can turn COP28's words into actions
• Heriot-Watt researcher secures almost £1m to pioneer mass manufacturing for hollow-core optical fibre
• Fashion student to revamp London pop-up charity store for Christmas
• Green tech expert appointed Chief Scientist
• King Charles III visits Heriot-Watt University Dubai
• King Charles III officially opens Heriot-Watt University’s campus in Dubai
• HWUM's Department of Psychology participates in the MAPSA 2023 Conference
• HWUM and Talentbank collaborate for industry mentoring session
• HWUM hosts an engaging educational talk by FPAM
• HWUM academic invited to present at EDUtech Asia 2023
• Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions in support of healthy ageing
• The National Robotarium wins Project of the Year at Learning Places Scotland Awards
• Emirati Accomplishments Celebrated with Honorary Degrees at Heriot-Watt University Dubai's Graduation Ceremonies
• Scotland eyes global start-ups through Heriot-Watt University DeepTech LaunchPad
• Research finds risk of homelessness is four times higher for Ukrainian families this winter
• Better streets and pavements will help us stay active, older people say in new study
• Dato' Mohammad Faiz Azmi Shares Business Insights at the MBA CEO Faculty Lecture Series
• New method measures risk of using different fishing gears on organic carbon
• HWUM Students Shines at the 15th Malaysia Chem-E-Car Competition 2023
• HWUM Awarded Outstanding IEM Student Section 2023
• Sea wall project launched by Heriot-Watt University and Virginia Tech in transatlantic collaboration
• HWUM Provost and CEO Gives Talk on Purpose-Driven Education at Charterhouse Malaysia
• HWUM Scholarship Awards Ceremony 2023
• HWUM Participates in CIDB – CIOB Youth Arena Convention Malaysia (YACM) 2023
• £10m project set to move industrial clusters into the digital age
• University celebrates faith with special visit
• The charge to net zero: solving Scotland's evolving skills demand
• Preparing for a Green Economy through Green Jobs - Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi's Interview with Astro Awani
• HWUM Secures 1st Prize at The IMechE SEA Regional Level SOfE Competition 2023
• HWUM Hosts Dragons' Den Competition by TFM
• HWUM Student First Ever Malaysian to Receive Prestigious PMI James R. Snyder ISP Award
• Lyell researchers awarded £2.2m to study effects of marine plankton on carbon absorption by the ocean
• HWU Dubai teams secure double victory at Xplore Automation Award 2023
• Autonomous training tool delivers in-demand surgical skills with real-time feedback
• HWUM Student Among Finalists at BIM JKR Competition
• UK first as deaf scholar Annelies Kusters becomes full Professor at Heriot-Watt University
• Project to make robotics and AI safer secures share of £117m funding for Heriot-Watt and University of Edinburgh scientists
• Heriot-Watt receives prestigious Armed Forces employer award at Edinburgh Castle
• Planet-hunting systems for the Extremely Large Telescope to be pioneered in Scotland
• Heriot-Watt and University of Edinburgh academics launch new book on improving business performance
• Tour de France mastermind set to join Heriot-Watt
• Heriot-Watt students launch sustainability drive with Global Sustainability Week
• HWUM builds rapport with BFM 89.9
• HWUM bags gold and double gold award at INNOCOM IV
• The MBA Faculty CEO Lecture Series: Inaugural Event with Dr. Joshua Netto
• HWUM insight sharing: Actuarial career exploration
• HWUM hosts the M100 Challenge
• Israel and Gaza: a message of support from the Principal and Vice-Chancellor
• Flagship study finds a million children experienced destitution in the UK last year
• Opportunity to unleash investment to decarbonise UK freight sector
• Heriot-Watt laser experts support project to tackle deadly brain tumours
• Physics honour for retired professor
• Enhancing Empowered Minds: HWUM's Vision for Mental Health in Higher Education
• An Evening with The Hong Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir at HWUM
• HWUM Hosts International Quantity Surveying Academic Forum (IQSAF) 2023
• HWUM Secures Bronze Medal at IICE 2023
• HWUM's alumnus shares insights on navigating the corporate world
• Equipping leaders, bridging gaps: Transforming corporate Malaysia
• HWUM welcomes delegates from Middle Technical University Iraq
• HWUM Hosts Senior Government Officers for JPA-BMCC Development Programme
• The Royal Scots Club and Heriot-Watt University collaborate on student design project
• Brewing diversity scholarship brings Californian student to Heriot-Watt
• World-leading reforms for World Homeless Day
• Principal welcomes joint statement on pension scheme
• Heriot-Watt is partner in new £4.7m photonics consortium
• Challenges of health inequality to be addressed in new partnership
• Breakthrough Heriot-Watt research in 3D printing of metals wins Royal Academy of Engineering award
• Expert panel calls for ground-breaking changes to law to help end homelessness in Wales
• Heriot-Watt entrepreneurs are winners in Scotland's Converge Challenge awards
• Ambitious Scots programme to counter misery caused by UK immigration policy must now be scaled up
• Heriot-Watt University welcomed into Turing University Network
• HWUM Invites Alumni for A Sharing Session
• HWUM Welcomes New International Students with a Special Lunch
• Heriot-Watt powers ahead in World University Rankings 2024
• HWUM Students Participate in the DofE International Award Adventure
• Heriot-Watt included in the UK's top 40
• Native oyster populations return to Firth of Forth after 100 year absence
• Heriot-Watt named amongst Europe's elite universities
• Professor Ted Henry Appointed as the Interim Deputy Provost at HWUM
• HWUM Collaborates with Yayasan TAR for CTG 2023 Residential Camp
• Sport and exercise science student playing role at Rugby World Cup thanks to studies
• Panmure House Prize winner to deliver public lecture
• Highest percentage of UK CEO's graduate from Heriot-Watt University
• HWUM Engineering Scholar Roars to Victory in IMechE's SOfE National Competition
• HWUM Spearheads International Collaboration Through 3D Energy Project
• Social media photos could improve flood predictions
• Vivienne Westwood and nature inspire student work in new Galashiels exhibition by Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design
• Four Heriot-Watt entrepreneurs announced as Converge 2023 finalists
• Heriot-Watt to co-host UK research hub to decarbonise transport networks
• HWUM and Experian Malaysia Join Forces to Empower Underprivileged Students
• Global collaboration to address street homelessness shortlisted for THE Award
• School Students Prove their Accounting Skills in HWUM's EBS Accounting Quiz
• HWUM Summer Programme 2023 – Immersion of International Students in Malaysian Culture
• Heriot-Watt University launches Dubai Solar Test Site for companies in UK and beyond
• Heriot-Watt launches Dubai Solar Test Site for companies in UK and beyond
• Heriot-Watt University publishes Technology Roadmap to meet Negative Emissions
• Fair work gap for autistic working people unveiled in new research
• Heriot-Watt contributes to £4.6 million sustainable design project for health services
• Heriot-Watt partners with Edinburgh Remakery in Tech Donation Box initiative
• Drive towards UK industrial decarbonisation receives boost with 13 new research projects
• Scotland's top squash player secures sports scholarship at Heriot-Watt and Oriam
• Soaring number of households facing homelessness in England
• Groundbreaking arts project looks to improve care provision for older autistic adults with learning disabilities
• Arran's Lamlash Bay focus of new boat traffic study
• HWUM Signs MoU with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
• New gamification approach to capture public opinion
• Watch Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi's Interview with Astro Awani
• HWUM Psychology Programmes - Fully Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Out-of-this-world designs to feature in postgraduate degree show at Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design
• Pioneering energy transition engineering MSc launched at Heriot-Watt University
• Time to Revolutionise the Edu System
• Roma people living in the UK are disproportionately facing overcrowding
• HWUM Triumphs at the National Education & Learning Summit 2023
• Heriot-Watt commits expertise to modernise Ukraine's war-torn energy infrastructure
• Homeless World Cup teams up with Heriot-Watt University and Oriam to tackle social exclusion and ignite change
• Scientists to ensure greener barley crops still fit for whisky
• Heriot-Watt University supports the 2023 Edinburgh Deaf Festival
• Teach yourself to read the Financial Times – in four weeks
• Sport Psychology MSc secures accreditation
• Lawn and Central Woodlands at Heriot-Watt win 12th consecutive Green Flag Award
• Governments should invest now to cut the cost of air carbon capture
• Professor Oliver Lemon named as new co-academic lead at the National Robotarium
• HWUM Recognises Exceptional Malaysian Leaders
• #WattACelebration! HWUM Hosts EmPOWER Event for Alumni
• Heriot-Watt secures Employer Gold Award for supporting the UK's Armed Forces
• Poverty intensifies mental health problems for parents and children
• Heriot-Watt named Scotland's first 'White Ribbon' university
• Heriot-Watt achieves highest ever world ranking
• AI-empowered fishing net to help prevent marine bycatch
• HWUM Welcomes Dr David Barron, Director of Research and Enterprise
• HWUM Collaborates with Hayat Technologies for Annual Computing/Data Challenge 2023
• Pioneering mathematician receives Honorary Degree
• Chancellor's remarkable journey recognised on National Windrush Day
• Consultation launched to decarbonise future of UK transport
• Livingston P7 pupils celebrate victory in Watt Box project
• Bakery business in Zambia is fruit of Heriot-Watt MBA scholarship
• Farming robot to help care for crop plants and reduce chemical use
• Heriot-Watt University Dubai Announces Recipients of Full Scholarship to Celebrate 200 Years
• HWU Celebration Week in Malaysia
• Campus doctor recognised with Honorary Degree
• Quantum nanomaterials breakthrough
• From harmonies to honours: Founding leader of University Orchestra receives Honorary Degree
• First class honours degree for dedicated care-experienced mature student
• HWUM Hosts Seminar for Library and Media School Teachers
• New Executive Dean appointed to inspire excellence
• Summer graduations return in full swing
• HWUM participates in Sureworks Education & Further Studies Fair 2023 at Mid Valley KL & JB
• HWUM Teachers Conference - Unleashing the Super-Teacher of the Future
• Scientists to explore CO2 removal from atmosphere
• Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi elected as Chairman of VCCPU for the second consecutive year
• Malaysia Alumni Story: Yang Fatimah Kamarulzaman (Class of 2022)
• Malaysia Alumni Story: Sharmila Gunasekaran (Class of 2021)
• Podcast: Exploring the 'blue doughnut' and the wellbeing economy for fisheries
• HWUM Hosts VCCPU and EMGS Roundtable Discussion on International Students
• One man's life story of boundless invention and innovation
• HWUM organises Agent Conclave in Jakarta, Indonesia
• Scotland's business sector to benefit from Heriot-Watt expertise
• International conference advances knowledge of low-carbon energy storage
• Fashion, textile and design students showcase their work at Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design
• Castle Gardens, an Interiors Collection by Hannah McIntyre
• Regenerate, a Student Spotlight featuring Karolina Mikolajczak
• The Royal Edinburgh Bathhouse Redesigned
• "Nourish Glasgow" Battling the Cost-of-Living Crisis
• Crewless maintenance vessels to support offshore wind farm repairs being developed at National Robotarium
• HWUM Watt A Run 2023 welcomed over 1,600 participants
• Sunday Girl by Lauryn Hood, a Student Spotlight
• How universities can help rise to the challenge of Net Zero
• New 3D printing technique ready to advance manufacturing
• Fit-For-Future closing ceremony 2023
• HWUM sweeps major awards at IBCEx 2023
• HWUM academic takes gold medal at the Malaysia Invention and Innovation Expo (MIIX) 2023
• HWUM students raise over RM100,000 in crowdfunding
• HWUM spreads its wings in China
• HWUM welcomes Dubai students
• HWUM visits Tourism Malaysia
• WattMEC 2023: Decarbonisation and Digitisation for Sustainable Development
• HWUM hosts special Iftar with the media
• #WattAChallenge! 7 Universities participated in the Newspaper Bridge Challenge
• Gaming set to monitor impact of digitalisation on young people's wellbeing
• Student Spotlight: Dùthchas, Maisie Keery
• Fast Fashion and the death of the High Street, Louise Bloor - Student Spotlight
• Achieving UK's net zero targets using AI
• Vice Principal board appointment set to boost social enterprise
• Significant funding will drive cutting-edge research into smart products and future skills
• Research into health of UK frogs gets underway
• Climate Change and internationalisation can work together
• Humans were making fires at least 250,000 years ago in Europe, Heriot-Watt research finds
• Heriot-Watt Professor of Fisheries receives RSE Fellowship
• Lyell Centre scientists cast doubt on magnitude of CO2 emissions from bottom-trawling
• Research showcase at Falkirk Science Festival
• Heriot-Watt partnership to unlock IoT opportunities for Scots businesses
• Zambian President visits Heriot-Watt University
• Heriot-Watt student will see her textile design woven and tailored into a Savile Row suit
• Heriot-Watt University congratulates The King and Queen Camilla
• Heriot-Watt footballer nets first pro contract
• Centre for green hydrogen innovation launched by Heriot-Watt University
• Heriot-Watt team reaches final of Amazon's Simbot Challenge
• Historic promotion to top tier of British university football for Heriot-Watt University Football Club
• Grain-surfing robot the latest innovation to set up home at the National Robotarium
• Fresh air and cold plasma could break down hospital PPE waste
• River Forth's whales, porpoises, dolphins and seals mapped by citizen scientists
• Trust in robots explored at the National Robotarium for Edinburgh Science Festival
• Reusable cup trial set to deliver environmental boost in Helensburgh
• Game, set, build! New tennis centre reaches milestone
• HWUM Celebrates 397 EmPOWER Achievers at the EmPOWER Award Ceremony 2023
• HWUM Organises Unforgettable Open Day and Science Festival
• Rugby player and Heriot-Watt student Luke Crosbie reflects on his recent Six Nations success
• Drone footage captures moment pilot whale expels placenta off Shetland
• HWUM Organises Happiness Forum for Educators from Chinese Independent High Schools around Klang Valley
• Academic to advance laser measurement technology thanks to funding award
• €2.9 million awarded to advance programmable 2D quantum materials
• Research predicts the potential of biodiversity to double in a decade in the Dornoch Firth
• Signs of Connection project wins British Academy award for Heriot-Watt academic
• Heriot-Watt University signs a global recruitment partnership
• Diageo and Heriot-Watt project to give a sneak peek into the magic of whisky maturation
• Boost for innovators as Heriot-Watt University announces key senior appointment
• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia hosts Putrajaya Net Zero Emission Roundtable 2023
• Heriot-Watt joins calls to pause debt recovery ahead of UK budget
• Have your say: older people asked to share how extreme weather affects them in major new study
• Lyell Centre scientist named Academic Champion by equality network
• New research alliance unveiled to help meet Scotland's health challenges
• Recent sporting success a sign of things to come
• Heriot-Watt marks International Women's Day 2023
• Strong representation at final of UK STEM prize
• Heriot-Watt seeks development partner for ambitious UK innovation district
• HWUM and Diveheart Sign MoU to Build a More Inclusive and Sustainable Social Capital Ecosystem in Malaysia
• Report highlights no single alternative to fossil-based jet fuel to support present demand
• Celebrating Scottish apprenticeships
• Piecing together Scotland's religious past with shards of glass
• IntelliPalp prostate cancer screening device wins national awards from The Engineer
• President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia welcomes Heriot-Watt Principal and Vice-Chancellor
• Cabinet Secretary visit explores Scotland's strengths for net zero and industrial decarbonisation
• Funding secured to identify reasons why few women choose mechanical engineering as a career
• Malaysia Olympians Association Collaborates with HWUM for the Launch of New Logo and Fundraising Campaign
• HWUM Inks MoU with Nicol David Organisation to Empower Children from B40 and M40 Families
• Professor elected to US National Academy of Engineering for outstanding contributions to engineering
• School in West Lothian co-creates climate change song with help of Heriot-Watt scientists
• Vatican's Chief Astronomer delivers public lecture on God and the universe
• The Lyell Centre launches international lectureship series to improve recycling in SE Asia
• Funding of £6 million has been awarded to 20 research projects to accelerate decarbonisation of industry
• Major new study aims to help underrepresented groups
• Savile Row tailor and royal weaver call on design expertise of Heriot-Watt students
• James Webb Space Telescope captures secret ingredients of space ice
• Accelerating towards Net Zero
• National Robotarium research centre commended in Scottish Parliament debate
• Islands Growth Deal Signed
• Vatican astronomer to deliver Chaplaincy Annual Lecture at Heriot-Watt University
• VIDEO: Heriot-Watt staff open day at the National Robotarium
• Heriot-Watt earns international recognition for actuarial research and teaching
• Landfill and ocean waste help to inspire new design show
• Study reveals solutions to reduce whale entanglement in Scotland's creel industry
• 200-year-old barley could be the toast of modern whisky
• New research suggests squirrel aid re-think required
• Researchers use machine learning to forecast amine emissions from carbon capture plants