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Leading digital communications figure receives Honourary Degree
Professor Sir John McCanny, an international authority on digital communication security and entrepreneur has been recognised by Heriot-Watt University.
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Major inquiry into Scotland's energy future
There are no easy options when it comes to solving Scotland's future energy needs, according to a new report.
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Textiles and Design Graduation 2019
Heriot-Watt University today formally welcomed 160 new graduates from the School of Textiles and Design in the Scottish Borders.
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Funding boost will provide bursaries for early career researchers at top facility
The Edinburgh Super-Resolution Imaging Consortium (ESRIC) has received a funding boost from the RS MacDonald Trust for its latest project.
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International scientist receives University honour
An award-winning Swiss scientist and inventor was today recognised with an Honorary Degree from Heriot-Watt University.