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A spin-out from the school of School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society has been recognised at this year’s Scottish Resources Awards 2019, winning the prestigious innovation award.
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A student at Heriot-Watt University has developed a new sports bra designed to empower women who have undergone a mastectomy.
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A group of our Architectural Engineering students recently visited the V&A Dundee for a behind-the-scenes tour.
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