Heriot-Watt University
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The Official Bluesky account of Heriot-Watt University. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.
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Our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard A. Williams, CBE FREng FTSE FRSE, has announced he will retire in September 2026 after more than a decade of distinguished leadership.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard A. Williams, CBE FREng FTSE FRSE, has announced he will retire in September 2026 after more than a decade of distinguished leadership.
Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf
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Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf
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Imagine glasses that can supercharge hearing. 👓
That’s exactly what Heriot-Watt engineers are creating, using lip-reading technology, AI, and 5G to cut through background noise in real time, even in the busiest environments.
Read more: shorturl.at/N02Fg
#AI #HearingLoss
That’s exactly what Heriot-Watt engineers are creating, using lip-reading technology, AI, and 5G to cut through background noise in real time, even in the busiest environments.
Read more: shorturl.at/N02Fg
#AI #HearingLoss
August 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Imagine glasses that can supercharge hearing. 👓
That’s exactly what Heriot-Watt engineers are creating, using lip-reading technology, AI, and 5G to cut through background noise in real time, even in the busiest environments.
Read more: shorturl.at/N02Fg
#AI #HearingLoss
That’s exactly what Heriot-Watt engineers are creating, using lip-reading technology, AI, and 5G to cut through background noise in real time, even in the busiest environments.
Read more: shorturl.at/N02Fg
#AI #HearingLoss
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our esteemed Chancellor and renowned humanitarian, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer OBE, has died.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
#HeriotWattUni
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
#HeriotWattUni
June 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our esteemed Chancellor and renowned humanitarian, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer OBE, has died.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
#HeriotWattUni
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
#HeriotWattUni
We enjoyed an explosion of colour and one-of-a-kind designs at this year’s School of Textiles and Design Degree Show. 🪡🧵
Check out the inspiring work by our graduating students across fashion, textiles, and design. 🌟
#HeriotWattUni
Check out the inspiring work by our graduating students across fashion, textiles, and design. 🌟
#HeriotWattUni
June 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We enjoyed an explosion of colour and one-of-a-kind designs at this year’s School of Textiles and Design Degree Show. 🪡🧵
Check out the inspiring work by our graduating students across fashion, textiles, and design. 🌟
#HeriotWattUni
Check out the inspiring work by our graduating students across fashion, textiles, and design. 🌟
#HeriotWattUni
New research: Heriot-Watt's Prof Bill Sanderson &
@roslininstitute.bsky.social have developed a non-invasive test for a deadly oyster parasite—using oyster poo.
A game-changer for conservation & aquaculture biosecurity.
tinyurl.com/3m24vh6m
📸 Dr Tim Bean
#Oysters #MarineRestoration
@roslininstitute.bsky.social have developed a non-invasive test for a deadly oyster parasite—using oyster poo.
A game-changer for conservation & aquaculture biosecurity.
tinyurl.com/3m24vh6m
📸 Dr Tim Bean
#Oysters #MarineRestoration
May 22, 2025 at 8:37 AM
New research: Heriot-Watt's Prof Bill Sanderson &
@roslininstitute.bsky.social have developed a non-invasive test for a deadly oyster parasite—using oyster poo.
A game-changer for conservation & aquaculture biosecurity.
tinyurl.com/3m24vh6m
📸 Dr Tim Bean
#Oysters #MarineRestoration
@roslininstitute.bsky.social have developed a non-invasive test for a deadly oyster parasite—using oyster poo.
A game-changer for conservation & aquaculture biosecurity.
tinyurl.com/3m24vh6m
📸 Dr Tim Bean
#Oysters #MarineRestoration
Congratulations to our textile design students, whose new design ideas for Shetland wool won prizes and commendations from Shetland wool broker Jamieson & Smith 🐑🐏
More here: tinyurl.com/yxum23m8
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More here: tinyurl.com/yxum23m8
#HeriotWattUni
April 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations to our textile design students, whose new design ideas for Shetland wool won prizes and commendations from Shetland wool broker Jamieson & Smith 🐑🐏
More here: tinyurl.com/yxum23m8
#HeriotWattUni
More here: tinyurl.com/yxum23m8
#HeriotWattUni
A fantastic day at the Sports Union Watt Cup last week.🏆
Congratulations to the Blue Team who took the win, which came down to the final fixture, with the day ending 15-14.💙
#HeriotWattUni
Congratulations to the Blue Team who took the win, which came down to the final fixture, with the day ending 15-14.💙
#HeriotWattUni
April 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A fantastic day at the Sports Union Watt Cup last week.🏆
Congratulations to the Blue Team who took the win, which came down to the final fixture, with the day ending 15-14.💙
#HeriotWattUni
Congratulations to the Blue Team who took the win, which came down to the final fixture, with the day ending 15-14.💙
#HeriotWattUni
Introducing our new Future Shapers Scholarship. 📈
These high value scholarships are designed to help us invest in the future of students who want harness the power of research to help solve real-world issues.
Learn more: shorturl.at/FbVHw
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These high value scholarships are designed to help us invest in the future of students who want harness the power of research to help solve real-world issues.
Learn more: shorturl.at/FbVHw
#HeriotWattUni
March 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Introducing our new Future Shapers Scholarship. 📈
These high value scholarships are designed to help us invest in the future of students who want harness the power of research to help solve real-world issues.
Learn more: shorturl.at/FbVHw
#HeriotWattUni
These high value scholarships are designed to help us invest in the future of students who want harness the power of research to help solve real-world issues.
Learn more: shorturl.at/FbVHw
#HeriotWattUni
A UK study shows digitalisation in healthcare, housing & energy can marginalise minoritised ethnic communities. Poor design & lack of support deepen inequalities: tinyurl.com/3bwkk7h3
PRIME developed solutions & free digital tools. www.primecommunities.online
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PRIME developed solutions & free digital tools. www.primecommunities.online
#HeriotWattUni
March 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A UK study shows digitalisation in healthcare, housing & energy can marginalise minoritised ethnic communities. Poor design & lack of support deepen inequalities: tinyurl.com/3bwkk7h3
PRIME developed solutions & free digital tools. www.primecommunities.online
#HeriotWattUni
PRIME developed solutions & free digital tools. www.primecommunities.online
#HeriotWattUni
Heriot-Watt Chancellor, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer, has been named recipient of the Fletcher of Saltoun Awards, receiving the Award for Public Life from The Saltire Society of Scotland. 👏
Read more: tinyurl.com/yck6up3a
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Read more: tinyurl.com/yck6up3a
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March 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Heriot-Watt Chancellor, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer, has been named recipient of the Fletcher of Saltoun Awards, receiving the Award for Public Life from The Saltire Society of Scotland. 👏
Read more: tinyurl.com/yck6up3a
#HeriotWattUni
Read more: tinyurl.com/yck6up3a
#HeriotWattUni
Wow. 👏👏
Huge congratulations to our Football Scholar, Barney Stewart, who scored his first goal for Falkirk FC on Monday after signing his first professional contract with them last year.
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Huge congratulations to our Football Scholar, Barney Stewart, who scored his first goal for Falkirk FC on Monday after signing his first professional contract with them last year.
#HeriotWattUni
March 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Wow. 👏👏
Huge congratulations to our Football Scholar, Barney Stewart, who scored his first goal for Falkirk FC on Monday after signing his first professional contract with them last year.
#HeriotWattUni
Huge congratulations to our Football Scholar, Barney Stewart, who scored his first goal for Falkirk FC on Monday after signing his first professional contract with them last year.
#HeriotWattUni
Heriot-Watt University wishes a Ramadan Kareem to all those in our global University community who celebrate. ☪️
#HeriotWattUni #Ramadan
#HeriotWattUni #Ramadan
March 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Heriot-Watt University wishes a Ramadan Kareem to all those in our global University community who celebrate. ☪️
#HeriotWattUni #Ramadan
#HeriotWattUni #Ramadan
Join us tomorrow in Oriam for our All Disciplines Career Fair. 🧮
Our career fairs offer a great chance for students to speak with industry leaders who will be on hand to answer any of your questions.
#HeriotWattUni
Our career fairs offer a great chance for students to speak with industry leaders who will be on hand to answer any of your questions.
#HeriotWattUni
February 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Join us tomorrow in Oriam for our All Disciplines Career Fair. 🧮
Our career fairs offer a great chance for students to speak with industry leaders who will be on hand to answer any of your questions.
#HeriotWattUni
Our career fairs offer a great chance for students to speak with industry leaders who will be on hand to answer any of your questions.
#HeriotWattUni
As we begin the Year of the Snake, we would like to wish all of our global community and partners a successful, happy, and prosperous Lunar New Year. 🎆
#HeriotWattUni #ChineseNewYear2025
#HeriotWattUni #ChineseNewYear2025
January 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
As we begin the Year of the Snake, we would like to wish all of our global community and partners a successful, happy, and prosperous Lunar New Year. 🎆
#HeriotWattUni #ChineseNewYear2025
#HeriotWattUni #ChineseNewYear2025
🎙️ Listen to a sneak preview of our new podcast Shaping the Future ahead of its Sunday launch to celebrate #GlobalWattDay.
Learn how our academics and senior leaders' work is changing the world and helping solve some of the most complex global challenges. 🌎
shorturl.at/G1ceD
#SustainableHWU
Learn how our academics and senior leaders' work is changing the world and helping solve some of the most complex global challenges. 🌎
shorturl.at/G1ceD
#SustainableHWU
January 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🎙️ Listen to a sneak preview of our new podcast Shaping the Future ahead of its Sunday launch to celebrate #GlobalWattDay.
Learn how our academics and senior leaders' work is changing the world and helping solve some of the most complex global challenges. 🌎
shorturl.at/G1ceD
#SustainableHWU
Learn how our academics and senior leaders' work is changing the world and helping solve some of the most complex global challenges. 🌎
shorturl.at/G1ceD
#SustainableHWU
Discover ‘On the GRID’, Heriot-Watt’s new podcast distilling complex research into engaging stories everyone can enjoy.
In Episode one, we explore renewable energy breakthroughs in retrofitting buildings. Listen now:
open.spotify.com/show/7aVP1GA...
#OnTheGRID #SustainableHWU
In Episode one, we explore renewable energy breakthroughs in retrofitting buildings. Listen now:
open.spotify.com/show/7aVP1GA...
#OnTheGRID #SustainableHWU
December 4, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Discover ‘On the GRID’, Heriot-Watt’s new podcast distilling complex research into engaging stories everyone can enjoy.
In Episode one, we explore renewable energy breakthroughs in retrofitting buildings. Listen now:
open.spotify.com/show/7aVP1GA...
#OnTheGRID #SustainableHWU
In Episode one, we explore renewable energy breakthroughs in retrofitting buildings. Listen now:
open.spotify.com/show/7aVP1GA...
#OnTheGRID #SustainableHWU
Hello. 👋
Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Heriot-Watt University.
Follow us to stay up to date with all our latest news, events and research discoveries happening across our global campuses.
#HeriotWattUni
Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Heriot-Watt University.
Follow us to stay up to date with all our latest news, events and research discoveries happening across our global campuses.
#HeriotWattUni
November 26, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Hello. 👋
Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Heriot-Watt University.
Follow us to stay up to date with all our latest news, events and research discoveries happening across our global campuses.
#HeriotWattUni
Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Heriot-Watt University.
Follow us to stay up to date with all our latest news, events and research discoveries happening across our global campuses.
#HeriotWattUni