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🔬♻️New research from Heriot-Watt University and the University of South Africa shows how acid mine drainage, a major pollution hazard, can be turned into a valuable resource.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🔬♻️New research from Heriot-Watt University and the University of South Africa shows how acid mine drainage, a major pollution hazard, can be turned into a valuable resource.
More here: tinyurl.com/5er9z9r6
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More here: tinyurl.com/5er9z9r6
#HeriotWattUni
Oysters are booming in the Firth of Forth, thanks to #RestorationForth. Heriot-Watt divers found that the oysters scattered there are thriving.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/ysp8xv8w
#sustainableoceans
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#sustainableoceans
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Oysters are booming in the Firth of Forth, thanks to #RestorationForth. Heriot-Watt divers found that the oysters scattered there are thriving.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/ysp8xv8w
#sustainableoceans
Read more here: tinyurl.com/ysp8xv8w
#sustainableoceans
Congratulations Jen Hardy MBE (DLitt).
Pioneer of cancer support who received her honorary doctorate from @heriotwattuni.bsky.social today.
Read her inspirational story here: tinyurl.com/445atxxe
#HeriotWattUni #cancersupport
Pioneer of cancer support who received her honorary doctorate from @heriotwattuni.bsky.social today.
Read her inspirational story here: tinyurl.com/445atxxe
#HeriotWattUni #cancersupport
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations Jen Hardy MBE (DLitt).
Pioneer of cancer support who received her honorary doctorate from @heriotwattuni.bsky.social today.
Read her inspirational story here: tinyurl.com/445atxxe
#HeriotWattUni #cancersupport
Pioneer of cancer support who received her honorary doctorate from @heriotwattuni.bsky.social today.
Read her inspirational story here: tinyurl.com/445atxxe
#HeriotWattUni #cancersupport
Thrilled to share that Prof. Pratima “Tima” Bansal of
@iveybusiness.bsky.social has won the 2025 Panmure House Prize for embedding sustainability at the core of business strategy.
Congratulations Tima!
tinyurl.com/bdcvyp3y
#PanmureHousePrize #HeriotWattUni @heriotwattuni.bsky.social
@iveybusiness.bsky.social has won the 2025 Panmure House Prize for embedding sustainability at the core of business strategy.
Congratulations Tima!
tinyurl.com/bdcvyp3y
#PanmureHousePrize #HeriotWattUni @heriotwattuni.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Thrilled to share that Prof. Pratima “Tima” Bansal of
@iveybusiness.bsky.social has won the 2025 Panmure House Prize for embedding sustainability at the core of business strategy.
Congratulations Tima!
tinyurl.com/bdcvyp3y
#PanmureHousePrize #HeriotWattUni @heriotwattuni.bsky.social
@iveybusiness.bsky.social has won the 2025 Panmure House Prize for embedding sustainability at the core of business strategy.
Congratulations Tima!
tinyurl.com/bdcvyp3y
#PanmureHousePrize #HeriotWattUni @heriotwattuni.bsky.social
Chaotic light and a shop-bought cable are behind a Heriot-Watt quantum breakthrough reported in Nature Photonics today.
The team says their prototype could power a quantum internet - read more here: tinyurl.com/2rbjbfmr
#quantum #science #photonics
The team says their prototype could power a quantum internet - read more here: tinyurl.com/2rbjbfmr
#quantum #science #photonics
November 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Chaotic light and a shop-bought cable are behind a Heriot-Watt quantum breakthrough reported in Nature Photonics today.
The team says their prototype could power a quantum internet - read more here: tinyurl.com/2rbjbfmr
#quantum #science #photonics
The team says their prototype could power a quantum internet - read more here: tinyurl.com/2rbjbfmr
#quantum #science #photonics
Dr Audrey Repetti of @heriotwattuni.bsky.social has been awarded the @royalsoced.bsky.social Lady Margaret Moir Medal for her groundbreaking work.
Huge congratulations! 🎉
More here: tinyurl.com/2p9ujzb2
Huge congratulations! 🎉
More here: tinyurl.com/2p9ujzb2
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Dr Audrey Repetti of @heriotwattuni.bsky.social has been awarded the @royalsoced.bsky.social Lady Margaret Moir Medal for her groundbreaking work.
Huge congratulations! 🎉
More here: tinyurl.com/2p9ujzb2
Huge congratulations! 🎉
More here: tinyurl.com/2p9ujzb2
Tiny grains of cosmic dust could be key to sparking life in space. Prof Martin McCoustra has shown dust helps simple molecules form life’s building blocks even at -190°C.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/y72hatbw
#spacedust #pillarsofcreation
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#spacedust #pillarsofcreation
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Tiny grains of cosmic dust could be key to sparking life in space. Prof Martin McCoustra has shown dust helps simple molecules form life’s building blocks even at -190°C.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/y72hatbw
#spacedust #pillarsofcreation
Read more here: tinyurl.com/y72hatbw
#spacedust #pillarsofcreation
What happens when you take a delicate quantum device out of the lab and drive it hundreds of miles to BT's research centre?
For the team at Intertangle — a @heriotwattuni.bsky.social spin-out — it meant a breakthrough.
More here: tinyurl.com/58zrpm6h
@ukri.org #quantum
For the team at Intertangle — a @heriotwattuni.bsky.social spin-out — it meant a breakthrough.
More here: tinyurl.com/58zrpm6h
@ukri.org #quantum
November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What happens when you take a delicate quantum device out of the lab and drive it hundreds of miles to BT's research centre?
For the team at Intertangle — a @heriotwattuni.bsky.social spin-out — it meant a breakthrough.
More here: tinyurl.com/58zrpm6h
@ukri.org #quantum
For the team at Intertangle — a @heriotwattuni.bsky.social spin-out — it meant a breakthrough.
More here: tinyurl.com/58zrpm6h
@ukri.org #quantum
New Heriot-Watt research shows 64% of vessel traffic in Scotland’s MPAs goes undetected because it isn’t using AIS.
Hidden activity could put whales, dolphins and other protected species at risk.
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Hidden activity could put whales, dolphins and other protected species at risk.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4vjhwear
#HeriotWattUni
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New Heriot-Watt research shows 64% of vessel traffic in Scotland’s MPAs goes undetected because it isn’t using AIS.
Hidden activity could put whales, dolphins and other protected species at risk.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4vjhwear
#HeriotWattUni
Hidden activity could put whales, dolphins and other protected species at risk.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4vjhwear
#HeriotWattUni
New research overturns the idea of an Early Triassic “charcoal gap.”
An international team - including our own Dr Clayton Magill from the Lyell Centre - have found evidence of ancient wildfires.
More here: tinyurl.com/23yjb68w
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An international team - including our own Dr Clayton Magill from the Lyell Centre - have found evidence of ancient wildfires.
More here: tinyurl.com/23yjb68w
#HeriotWattUni
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New research overturns the idea of an Early Triassic “charcoal gap.”
An international team - including our own Dr Clayton Magill from the Lyell Centre - have found evidence of ancient wildfires.
More here: tinyurl.com/23yjb68w
#HeriotWattUni
An international team - including our own Dr Clayton Magill from the Lyell Centre - have found evidence of ancient wildfires.
More here: tinyurl.com/23yjb68w
#HeriotWattUni
We've signed an MoU with Dynamic Earth to create new opportunities for public engagement and bring cutting-edge science to life across Scotland.
The partnership will showcase research, spark curiosity, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
More here: tinyurl.com/56f3sfyr
The partnership will showcase research, spark curiosity, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
More here: tinyurl.com/56f3sfyr
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We've signed an MoU with Dynamic Earth to create new opportunities for public engagement and bring cutting-edge science to life across Scotland.
The partnership will showcase research, spark curiosity, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
More here: tinyurl.com/56f3sfyr
The partnership will showcase research, spark curiosity, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
More here: tinyurl.com/56f3sfyr
Have rich countries lost enthusiasm for tackling the climate crisis?
You can listen live to Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer as she shares her opinion with @lbc.co.uk at 6:50am.
#HeriotWattUni #COP30 #SustainableHWU
You can listen live to Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer as she shares her opinion with @lbc.co.uk at 6:50am.
#HeriotWattUni #COP30 #SustainableHWU
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Have rich countries lost enthusiasm for tackling the climate crisis?
You can listen live to Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer as she shares her opinion with @lbc.co.uk at 6:50am.
#HeriotWattUni #COP30 #SustainableHWU
You can listen live to Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer as she shares her opinion with @lbc.co.uk at 6:50am.
#HeriotWattUni #COP30 #SustainableHWU
Don't miss @lbcnews.bsky.social at 5:50pm today to hear from our own Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer. She will be sharing her thoughts and hopes for the upcoming #COP30.
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#HeriotWattUni
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Don't miss @lbcnews.bsky.social at 5:50pm today to hear from our own Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer. She will be sharing her thoughts and hopes for the upcoming #COP30.
#HeriotWattUni
#HeriotWattUni
What can COP30 achieve?
Hear Heriot-Watt's Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer:
tinyurl.com/mrtzjr23 (Listen from 22:20)
#COP30 #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #HWUsutainable
Hear Heriot-Watt's Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer:
tinyurl.com/mrtzjr23 (Listen from 22:20)
#COP30 #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #HWUsutainable
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What can COP30 achieve?
Hear Heriot-Watt's Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer:
tinyurl.com/mrtzjr23 (Listen from 22:20)
#COP30 #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #HWUsutainable
Hear Heriot-Watt's Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer:
tinyurl.com/mrtzjr23 (Listen from 22:20)
#COP30 #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #HWUsutainable
Interested in being an engineer?
Here's what's possible at Heriot-Watt University.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdvu23sd
#nationalengineeringday #royalacademyengineering
@raeng.org.uk @HWU_EPS
Here's what's possible at Heriot-Watt University.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdvu23sd
#nationalengineeringday #royalacademyengineering
@raeng.org.uk @HWU_EPS
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Interested in being an engineer?
Here's what's possible at Heriot-Watt University.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdvu23sd
#nationalengineeringday #royalacademyengineering
@raeng.org.uk @HWU_EPS
Here's what's possible at Heriot-Watt University.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdvu23sd
#nationalengineeringday #royalacademyengineering
@raeng.org.uk @HWU_EPS
In a world first, Heriot-Watt University has launched a groundbreaking online course dedicated to Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) — tackling one of the root causes of climate change.
👉https://tinyurl.com/mrxbhj8m
#SustainableHWU #HeriotWattUni
👉https://tinyurl.com/mrxbhj8m
#SustainableHWU #HeriotWattUni
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
In a world first, Heriot-Watt University has launched a groundbreaking online course dedicated to Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) — tackling one of the root causes of climate change.
👉https://tinyurl.com/mrxbhj8m
#SustainableHWU #HeriotWattUni
👉https://tinyurl.com/mrxbhj8m
#SustainableHWU #HeriotWattUni
Congratulations IDRIC!
Winner Research Institute of the Year 2025
More here: tinyurl.com/5n6e8fdm
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Winner Research Institute of the Year 2025
More here: tinyurl.com/5n6e8fdm
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October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Congratulations IDRIC!
Winner Research Institute of the Year 2025
More here: tinyurl.com/5n6e8fdm
#HeriotWattUni
Winner Research Institute of the Year 2025
More here: tinyurl.com/5n6e8fdm
#HeriotWattUni
Exciting development: @scottishrugbyblog.co.uk by
Men's Sevens programme moves to full-time operations at
Oriam.
Another milestone in the growing partnership between Scottish Rugby and Scotland's Sports Performance Centre.
More here: tinyurl.com/mwkr6epp
#HeriotWattUni
Men's Sevens programme moves to full-time operations at
Oriam.
Another milestone in the growing partnership between Scottish Rugby and Scotland's Sports Performance Centre.
More here: tinyurl.com/mwkr6epp
#HeriotWattUni
October 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Exciting development: @scottishrugbyblog.co.uk by
Men's Sevens programme moves to full-time operations at
Oriam.
Another milestone in the growing partnership between Scottish Rugby and Scotland's Sports Performance Centre.
More here: tinyurl.com/mwkr6epp
#HeriotWattUni
Men's Sevens programme moves to full-time operations at
Oriam.
Another milestone in the growing partnership between Scottish Rugby and Scotland's Sports Performance Centre.
More here: tinyurl.com/mwkr6epp
#HeriotWattUni
Prof Stephen Euston has found a greener way to extract protein from rapeseed waste using eco-friendly solvents.
His method boosts yields from 15% to 53% — a big step towards sustainable protein sources.
Read more: tinyurl.com/s3spcxuv
#HeriotWattUni #SustainableHWU
His method boosts yields from 15% to 53% — a big step towards sustainable protein sources.
Read more: tinyurl.com/s3spcxuv
#HeriotWattUni #SustainableHWU
October 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Prof Stephen Euston has found a greener way to extract protein from rapeseed waste using eco-friendly solvents.
His method boosts yields from 15% to 53% — a big step towards sustainable protein sources.
Read more: tinyurl.com/s3spcxuv
#HeriotWattUni #SustainableHWU
His method boosts yields from 15% to 53% — a big step towards sustainable protein sources.
Read more: tinyurl.com/s3spcxuv
#HeriotWattUni #SustainableHWU
Today, we celebrated the life and legacy our our late Chancellor, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE.
More here: tinyurl.com/3r8tx2b2
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October 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today, we celebrated the life and legacy our our late Chancellor, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE.
More here: tinyurl.com/3r8tx2b2
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#HeriotWattUni
Seafood has been unfairly singled out in the microplastics debate, according to new research from Prof Ted Henry.
His review finds that people are more exposed to microplastics from indoor air or bottled water.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/6exum96m
#Microplastics
His review finds that people are more exposed to microplastics from indoor air or bottled water.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/6exum96m
#Microplastics
October 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Seafood has been unfairly singled out in the microplastics debate, according to new research from Prof Ted Henry.
His review finds that people are more exposed to microplastics from indoor air or bottled water.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/6exum96m
#Microplastics
His review finds that people are more exposed to microplastics from indoor air or bottled water.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/6exum96m
#Microplastics
86% of surgeons say blood obscures visibility during operations, increasing mistakes.
What if nature had the solution?
Our scientists found that sawflies cut selectively without sensors, which could revolutionise surgical tools and reduce patient harm.
tinyurl.com/yx4wkdk8
What if nature had the solution?
Our scientists found that sawflies cut selectively without sensors, which could revolutionise surgical tools and reduce patient harm.
tinyurl.com/yx4wkdk8
October 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
86% of surgeons say blood obscures visibility during operations, increasing mistakes.
What if nature had the solution?
Our scientists found that sawflies cut selectively without sensors, which could revolutionise surgical tools and reduce patient harm.
tinyurl.com/yx4wkdk8
What if nature had the solution?
Our scientists found that sawflies cut selectively without sensors, which could revolutionise surgical tools and reduce patient harm.
tinyurl.com/yx4wkdk8
Managers want to support disabled & neurodivergent staff but lack tools, according to Professor Kate Sang's new report.
She recommends simple measures to help workplaces retain talent - read more tinyurl.com/3d35j9cu
#Inclusion #Neurodiversity #HeriotWattUni #EPSRC
She recommends simple measures to help workplaces retain talent - read more tinyurl.com/3d35j9cu
#Inclusion #Neurodiversity #HeriotWattUni #EPSRC
September 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Managers want to support disabled & neurodivergent staff but lack tools, according to Professor Kate Sang's new report.
She recommends simple measures to help workplaces retain talent - read more tinyurl.com/3d35j9cu
#Inclusion #Neurodiversity #HeriotWattUni #EPSRC
She recommends simple measures to help workplaces retain talent - read more tinyurl.com/3d35j9cu
#Inclusion #Neurodiversity #HeriotWattUni #EPSRC
We're marking major milestones in China, celebrating 10 years with Xidian University, 5 years with Ocean University of China, and the launch of two new Joint Education Programmes shaping the future of industry and society.
More here: tinyurl.com/ufm2ev6h
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#HeriotWattUni
September 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
We're marking major milestones in China, celebrating 10 years with Xidian University, 5 years with Ocean University of China, and the launch of two new Joint Education Programmes shaping the future of industry and society.
More here: tinyurl.com/ufm2ev6h
#HeriotWattUni
More here: tinyurl.com/ufm2ev6h
#HeriotWattUni
Heriot-Watt has climbed the league tables!
We’re now ranked 39th in the UK in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 — up from 51st last year — and named runner-up Scottish University of the Year.
More here: tinyurl.com/mpkezjpu
#HeriotWattUni
We’re now ranked 39th in the UK in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 — up from 51st last year — and named runner-up Scottish University of the Year.
More here: tinyurl.com/mpkezjpu
#HeriotWattUni
September 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Heriot-Watt has climbed the league tables!
We’re now ranked 39th in the UK in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 — up from 51st last year — and named runner-up Scottish University of the Year.
More here: tinyurl.com/mpkezjpu
#HeriotWattUni
We’re now ranked 39th in the UK in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 — up from 51st last year — and named runner-up Scottish University of the Year.
More here: tinyurl.com/mpkezjpu
#HeriotWattUni