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Young scientist's fundraising drive
An award-winning research scientist and graduate of Heriot-Watt University is raising funds to pay for treatment to fight a rare form of cancer.
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Heriot-Watt Researchers nominated for Global Engineering Impact Award
Professor Marc Desmulliez and Dr Gerard Cummins from Heriot-Watt University have been nominated for a 2019 National Instruments Global Engineering Impact Award for their work in creating a swallowable electronic pill that has the potential for earlier
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Heriot-Watt wins at Guardian University Awards
A project from Heriot-Watt University has won the Business Collaboration category at the prestigious Guardian University Awards 2019.
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