Study resources

Guidance and support for using Canvas, our user-friendly virtual learning environment

Access your student email, set up email on your mobile device, and other guidance

Find spaces to study on your campus including silent study spaces and room bookings for group discussions, as well as accessible study rooms

Find out the library opening hours across all campuses

Everything you will need to get connected, make us of available software, printing, file storage, security and more

Setting up your devices for free wifi access across our campuses using Eduroam. Also, guidance for guest wifi access

Develop key academic skills for successful studying with our Skills Hub. Book onto a live workshop or find guides to study in your own time.

Boost your mathematical and statistical skills and confidence with our free drop-in sessions. The Maths Gym is a cross-campus initiative which supports all Heriot-Watt students

Boost your English language skills with our free academic English language and study skills drop-in sessions and workshops at the UK, Dubai and Malaysia campuses. Online options also available

Training, specialist services and resources to support post-graduate researchers and research staff throughout their careers, helping you to find and manage information and to disseminate and publish research findings.

The Research Futures Academy (RFA) supports the development of post-graduate researchers at all stages of your research degree, from the start of your research project, to writing and defending your thesis, and preparation for the next stage of your career

Academic Skills workshops and individual consultations can help you to perform to the best of your ability during your degree programme