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University consortium demonstrates safety and environmental applications of its robotics research to renewables sector.
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Heriot-Watt spin-out wins prestigious innovation award
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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Student uses sport to transform mental health
A student has told how her university netball club saved her life after a traumatic event left her with crippling anxiety and depression.
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Heriot-Watt academic to chair new working group
The Scottish Government’s commitment to develop a legal duty for local authorities to prevent homelessness has been boosted this week with the creation of a new working group.
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Student's aim to empower women post mastectomy
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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V&A helps inspire students
A group of our Architectural Engineering students recently visited the V&A Dundee for a behind-the-scenes tour.