Empower through Education

Heriot-Watt has transformed the world through education for more than 200 years, becoming a convenor of great minds and a catalyst for positive change. We have increased access to higher education for students across the globe through new pathways and impactful educational interventions – 30% of our students come from situations of educational disadvantage or have benefited from a Heriot-Watt initiative.

Shaping Futures will amplify support for our students, making education more inclusive, accessible and impactful than ever before. We aim to level the playing field so that everyone, regardless of their background, can reap the benefits of higher education and become the next generation of global talent, inspired to change the world.

This priority is ambitious and long-term – it will support existing projects and complementary concepts.

Our goal in this season is to raise over £3 million for scholarships, student enrichment initiatives, and a new outdoor community performance facility.

Learn more below about how we will shape a better future by empowering through education.

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This initiative will link students and staff from across our global campuses to work together to deliver meaningful change projects that are focused on specific global challenges. Students will develop skills in collaboration and apply their learning to make real-world impact.

The programme will strengthen connections across our global learning community, enhance student employability and fulfil our commitment to harness knowledge in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Together, we will empower purpose-driven leaders of tomorrow.