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Heriot-Watt University Enhancement Theme Fund launched 23 Nov 2012 | 05:47 pm
The new fund to support innovative enhancements in curriculum development and the student learning experience has been launched at the inaugural Learning and Teaching Symposium. The deadline for submi...
International Educationalist Honoured at Heriot-Watt Dubai Graduation Ceremony 23 Nov 2012 | 03:43 pm
Sunny Varkey, leading education entrepreneur and founder and Chairman of GEMS education, has been awarded an honorary Degree at Heriot-Watt's Dubai graduation ceremony.
New Head of ICBD 20 Nov 2012 | 06:39 am
Professor Alex Speers, FIBD has been appointed to the position of Professor of Brewing and Distilling and Director of the International Centre of Brewing and Distilling at Heriot-Watt.
Scottish universities pledge funds to support new research start-ups 19 Nov 2012 | 04:37 pm
Eight universities have all pledged to jointly fund the training and prizes for Converge Challenge, the Heriot-Watt University's entrepreneurial business competition.
Funding to support industry collaboration 15 Nov 2012 | 08:56 am
Heriot-Watt has received 1.18GBP million funding allocated to the University to help to build on the University's already strong links with business and industry.
Artificial liver to replace animal testing 12 Nov 2012 | 03:49 pm
Scientists at Heriot-Watt are working towards creating the world's first artificial human livers for drug testing to drastically cut the number of live animals used and get life-saving medicines into ...
Learning and Teaching Oscars Winners Board 9 Nov 2012 | 09:08 am
The Student Union formally opened the Learning and Teaching Oscars Winners Board in the University Main Reception at the Edinburgh Campus.
Lecturer honoured by Society of Petroleum Engineers 31 Oct 2012 | 02:54 pm
Dr. Khafiz M. Muradov received the SPE Cedric K. Ferguson Medal at the SPEs Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition.
George Davies delivers leadership lecture 30 Oct 2012 | 05:20 am
One of the worlds fashion retail giants, George Davies, gave around 200 students a fascinating lecture on the leadership talents he has developed over his 40 year career.
Professor Ocone gives lectures in New Zealand and South Africa 24 Oct 2012 | 03:20 pm
Professor Raffaella Ocone, from the School of Engineering and Physcial Sciences, was a guest lecturer at conferences in South Africa and New Zealand.