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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Congratulations to our graduate and award-winning designer Judy R Clark, whose hand-crafted knitwear has featured on Claudia Winkleman in Celebrity Traitors. Fantastic to see such creativity reaching millions of viewers. Find out more on this BBC News article: tinyurl.com/468b9jm8
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Fashion designer braces for 'Claudia effect' after Traitors boost
Scottish designer Judy R Clark has added Claudia Winkleman to her already impressive list of celebrity clients.
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Last few days for applicants to access funding for transport decarbonisation research...
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TransiT - Digital Twinning for Transport Decarbonisation @transittwin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Funding of £1.2 million for #transport #decarbonisation research is being offered by UK research hub, TransiT. Those applying for funding must be eligible to receive funding from @ukri.org More here: transit.ac.uk/1-2m-funding... #UKRI #Research #Funding #DigitalTwin #NetZeroTransport
TransiT research students Yakubu Isah (left) and Mustafeez Khanzada in the research hub’s Transport Intelligence Lab.
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Heriot-Watt University and Orkney Fisheries Association have launched a five-year project to test how effectively underwater drones can locate, film and potentially help retrieve lost creels from the waters around Orkney. tinyurl.com/53hhhj43
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Underwater drones to help Orkney fishermen recover lost fishing gear
A new project on Orkney will trial underwater drones to find out how well they can find and recover lost fishing gear in the waters around Orkney.
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer and Prof Peter Cummings on being elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, one of the highest honours in engineering. Read more: tinyurl.com/495ubtnn
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We are back in the UK's top 30 universities in the Guardian University Guide 2027! This achievement reflects strong performance in student satisfaction, teaching quality and graduate outcomes. Read more: www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/he... #HeriotWattUni
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Heriot-Watt University returns to Guardian’s top 30 universities list
Heriot-Watt University has broken into the UK's top 30 universities in the Guardian University Guide 2027
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🌊 Celebrating 60 years of Heriot-Watt Scientific Divers! Join us on 25 September for an evening of stories, memories and diving heritage. 📅 25 September 📍 Postgraduate Centre, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/heriot-wat... #HeriotWatt
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We're delighted to welcome Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas as Heriot-Watt University's new Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Full story: www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/ne...
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Nola Hewitt-Dundas wearing a black and silver robe
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TransiT - Digital Twinning for Transport Decarbonisation @transittwin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
#Bus routes in #Birmingham are part of new #TransiT research that shows the critical importance of electric bus reliability and the need for a route-by-route approach to fleet #electrification. More here: tinyurl.com/6eb6kwt7 #ElectricBus #TransportPlanning #ZeroEmission #Transport #DigitalTwin
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Reliability and route-by-route planning are key to bus fleet electrification, researchers find
Bus routes in Birmingham are part of new research showing the critical importance of electric bus reliability and the need for a route-by-route approach to fleet electrification.
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
New research finds that deaf women who use BSL face significant barriers to accessing menstrual health information and support in UK higher education. More here: tinyurl.com/b53jybc2 #HigherEducation #MenstrualHealth #DeafTax
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Our researchers and colleagues from the University of Dundee and Haskoning uncovered a near-continuous 2,500-year record of sea-level change on the Isle of Lewis, revealing how Scotland’s coastline has evolved and helping improve future sea-level predictions. Read more: www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/an...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Our Associate Professor Dr Pedro Mendonça has recently secured Royal Society of Edinburgh funding to explore how AI is changing leadership and decision-making in the workplace. Read more: www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/he... #AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #Research #HeriotWattUni
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
While kids forget maths in the holidays, it turns out ocean microplastics have better memories than most! Our researchers found larger microplastic particles retain a “memory” of their previous motion, affecting how they travel. hw.ac.uk/news/2026/oc...
Microsplastics retain a memory Credit Soren-funk-fIo Unsplash
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🚆 Could self-levelling railway sleepers cut rail disruption and maintenance costs? Heriot-Watt researchers helped develop and test an innovative recycled plastic sleeper that automatically compensates for ground settlement. [link] #railwaytechnology #engineering www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/se...
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TransiT - Digital Twinning for Transport Decarbonisation @transittwin.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
In today’s #TransiT newsletter, #transport digital twins event series, #AI aids passenger transport research and superfast digital twin testing tool. Click +Subscribe in the newsletter to join our mailing list: www.linkedin.com/pulse/transi...
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Transport digital twins in focus at Connected Places Catapult event series TransiT's cybersecurity event with Connected Places Catapult. TransiT’s researchers have been gathering insights from industr...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
One of Scotland's largest walking football clubs has marked a decade of success at Heriot-Watt's Oriam, helping improve the health and wellbeing of hundreds. From a 2015 pilot to 135+ players, you can read all about the journey here: www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/wa...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Proud to be among the first universities in the UK to sign the new #WomenInResearch Charter. The Charter brings together universities, funders and research organisations to drive meaningful change. More here: tinyurl.com/5yuwu4b7
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University takes leading role to support women in research
Heriot-Watt has become one of the first university’s in the UK to sign the new Women in Research Charter aimed at improving the outcomes for women across the research sector.
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Heriot-Watt design graduate Kaci McEwan's commemorative tartan marking 250 years of US independence has been handed over in Washington D.C. celebrating Scotland's deep ties to American history 👏 📷 Susannah Stevens www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/st...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Panmure House is partnering with @edintfest.bsky.social to launch the inaugural #GlobalIdeasStage this August. Join former PM Gordon Brown, Ken Burns, Bryan Stevenson and Amy Goodman for conversations on ideas, democracy and the power of the arts. More here: tinyurl.com/22a59w5n
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The Global Ideas Stage | Edinburgh International Festival
The Global Ideas Stage features intimate dialogues followed by a panel discussion between Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, filmmaker Ken Burns, lawyer a
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Prof Raffaella Ocone has been featured in the #50for50 series, recognising engineers tackling global challenges. Honoured for her groundbreaking research, industry impact & leadership in engineering ethics—plus a true pioneer in her field. 👉https://tinyurl.com/5xrrhn9r
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🥐 Our researchers are developing a new way to reduce saturated fat in laminated pastry used in sausage rolls, croissants and Danish pastries, while preserving the taste and texture people love. Photo by Rob Wicks on Unsplash www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/sc...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
79 Scotland-based medtech SMEs are closer to global approval thanks to @HeriotWatt-led MDMC. Since 2020, it’s supported 178 companies (65% of the sector), helped create/safeguard 259+ jobs, and boosted investment. More here: tinyurl.com/3uss2bka
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Can AI and thermal imaging help protect Arctic whales? Researchers from Heriot-Watt's are trialling a smart whale detection system aboard HXpeditions' MS Fram with marine monitoring specialists Seiche. www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/sm...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We've secured European Horizon funding to restore native oyster populations in Orkney's waters, working with local partners to restore marine biodiversity, improve water quality and potentially create a future fishery. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4hmru38e #PLOCAN #Orkney #OysterRestoration
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Running out of money between funding rounds is one of the biggest killers of promising startups. New research from Edinburgh Business School, spanning 59 countries, shows venture debt acts as a bridge across that gap, buying startups the time they need. Read more: www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/ve...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Congratulations to our student Kaci McEwan who has won a Scottish Govt led competition to design a commemorative tartan marking the 250th anniversary of American independence 🇺🇸 Her design will serve as an official symbol of Scotland–US ties. 👉https://tinyurl.com/2b3ukjcm
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
New research warns coastal communities could bear the costs of the clean energy transition without lasting benefits. More here: tinyurl.com/5yxt3xvf @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
New research maps a plausible North Sea future. If current national ambitions are delivered, offshore wind could reshape the basin — with around 11% of its area falling within wind farm boundaries by 2050. More here👉https://tinyurl.com/3xwujrzu @uniofhull.bsky.social
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Science into impact! Our FreeForm Photonics team has developed a laser process that slashes photonics production costs. Backed by Scottish Enterprise's High Growth Spinout Programme, it's heading for quantum, medical and comms markets. 👉https://tinyurl.com/ytnp99cs
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We’ve achieved a major milestone 🎉 Our new Master of Architecture degree has secured accreditation from the Architects Registration Board – among the first under the UK’s new framework, opening exciting new pathways for future architects. More here👇 tinyurl.com/5c74phvm @archreguk.bsky.social
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
New research from @heriotwattuni.bsky.social finds luxury fashion firms are meeting the letter, but not the spirit, of France’s #supplychain transparency law. Disclosures remain "vague, inconsistent and lacking detail". Read more here: tinyurl.com/4hsrkk6c
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🎓⚽ A UK first. Heriot-Watt University is embedding researchers inside Falkirk FC after securing £200,000 to launch the country's first ever university-football club Knowledge Transfer Partnership. hw.ac.uk/news/2026/ac...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A student from our School of Textiles and Design is redefining childrenswear. Farah Conn has created Little Waves — an inclusive clothing collection designed for children with autism. On show at our Degree Show later this week 👇 tinyurl.com/khpmkfxs
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Proud to see one of our alumni, Nadia Pinkney, making waves at the Met Gala. Her 2016 graduate collection—inspired by Alzheimer’s disease—saw her travel to New York to work alongside some of the world's most famous designs👏 Her story is available to view on BBC News: tinyurl.com/56f3jtu7
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Scottish teacher's Alzheimer's-inspired designs to feature in Met Gala exhibition
Nadia Pinkney created the collection for her fashion degree at Heriot Watt University in 2016.
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🔬 World-first from our scientists at Heriot-Watt. We've cracked a decades-long challenge in photonics — using light to control light. The implications? Faster quantum computers. Better drug development. Next-gen secure communications. www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/gr...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
“Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” New Heriot‑Watt University research warns generative AI could increase cyber and ethical risks ⚠️ www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/st...
Technology themed art image with blue wires closely grouped together with lights at the end of them.
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TransiT - Digital Twinning for Transport Decarbonisation @transittwin.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
#Transport researchers at TransiT are using #DHL data to simulate zero carbon freight on the UK’s M1 motorway More here: tinyurl.com/38bcrdy5 #ZeroEmission #HGV #RoadFreight #DigitalTwin #SustainableHWU
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Transport researchers use DHL data to simulate zero carbon freight on the M1
Transport decarbonisation researchers at Heriot-Watt University are using data from logistics firm DHL to simulate a delivery truck’s journey from London to East Midlands Airport.
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Can potatoes produce a distinctive Scottish spirit? 🥔 Heriot‑Watt research with Arbikie Distillery shows how cask ageing adds complexity to spirits from alternative crops—supporting innovation and climate resilience. Photo: Lars-Blankers (Unsplash) www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/ca...
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
A new framework from Heriot-Watt University could turn mining waste into low carbon building materials. Research led by Dr Ceren Ince shows how mine tailings can be assessed and reused in cement, supporting more circular, lower emission construction. More here: tinyurl.com/hdf6mvk9
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Big ideas from our Civil Engineering students! 🚧✨ Heriot‑Watt students were on STV News showcasing their final‑year designs to reduce congestion at Sherrifhall Roundabout using a “throughabout” solution. Full story on the STV News YouTube channel ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hka...
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Heriot Watt Students revamp plans for nightmare Sherrifhall roundabout
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Congratulations to Prof John Travers, Bruce Pritchard and Prof Muhammed Basheer on being elected Fellows of the @royalsoced.bsky.social . A proud moment for @heriotwattuni.bsky.social, reflecting the depth, impact and public value of our research and leadership. More here: tinyurl.com/yr5fmrrp
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🔬 Research involving Heriot‑Watt University academic Dr Kelly Wolfe has been published in Nature, as part of a major global study on trust in social science research. Full story here: hw.ac.uk/news/2026/na... 📸 Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Scientists at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social are cooking up a healthier, more sustainable vegan cheese. After nearly a decade of research, Prof Stephen Euston’s team has secured @ukri.org funding to move it from lab to kitchen — and into taste tests with the public. More here: tinyurl.com/3ptzkvx2
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Meet the General! Terracotta Warrior replica at Heriot-Watt - first time on public display in Scotland. Details here: tinyurl.com/2hrbm35s #ConfuciusInstitute #TerracottaWarrior
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
See the ideas shaping Scotland’s future infrastructure. Heriot-Watt students are opening their doors on 1 April for the Civil Engineering Degree Show, showcasing real projects tackling transport, energy, water systems, coastal resilience and Net Zero design. www.hw.ac.uk/news/2026/id...
The entrance to Heriot-Watt University at the Edinburgh Campus.
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The number of native oysters introduced to the Firth of Forth now stands at 60,000. Heriot-Watt divers and oyster experts have been working alongside partners on the #RestorationForth project - find out more here: tinyurl.com/49zpbpwx
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Proud to share! Heriot-Watt recognised among the world’s best in 20 subjects, including: • 8th globally in Petroleum Engineering • Top 200 in Chemical, Civil & Electrical Engineering + Mathematics Read more here: tinyurl.com/3shhnd3s
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Our textile design students have been chosen to create the official America 250th tartan — an historic opportunity and unique Scottish contribution to the USA’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Read more here: tinyurl.com/55w4e5k
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Our new THISLE App maps life expectancy for all Scottish neighbourhoods — revealing differences of up to 20 years! 🔸 18%: mortality < half national avg 🔸 8%: > double Explore the map: m-dice.shinyapps.io/thisle/ Read more here: tinyurl.com/rhap2p9y #Duncanlab #HealthInequality
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Researchers at Heriot-Watt have developed a new deep learning model that detects fake news in Urdu with 96% accuracy. A major step for one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. More details here: tinyurl.com/mrxvp5dv #FakeNews #Urdu #DeepLearning
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