11+ hour, 4+ min ago   (618+ words) A new study has found half of women are affected by menstrual symptoms at work, while just 16 per cent receive any support from their employer. Led by the Autonomy Institute and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus (EDICa), a research…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (397+ words) On Monday 17 August 2026, Dr Scott Arthur MP visited Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School to meet researchers from the Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies (REACT) Centre and discuss how research, innovation and policy can support a more sustainable, circular and resilient…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (311+ words) A robot capable of conducting annual cardiovascular health checks has been trialled at a Dundee GP surgery, in what researchers believe could point to a practical, scalable model for reducing pressure on NHS primary care. Results were broadly encouraging, with…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (344+ words) Stephen Gethins MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy, visited Heriot-Watt’s Orkney campus Thursday, 13 August to learn more about the University's contribution to Scotland's energy transition and support for the islands’ renewable energy sector. The Minister met representatives from…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (555+ words) More than 300 people living with dementia and paid and unpaid carers have helped establish national priorities for technologies designed to enhance independence. Their experiences and perspectives have informed five Grand Challenges that will guide research and innovation supported by CONSOLIDATE,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (454+ words) Heriot-Watt University Professor Bing Xu leads international conference in Dublin on sustainable finance and AI Professor Bing Xu, the newly appointed President of the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) UK/Europe and Professor of Finance at Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School, recently…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (653+ words) A company that helped design how astronauts grow and recycle food in space is working with Heriot-Watt University to tackle the problem of dairy waste here on Earth. Take Root Bio worked with the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (536+ words) Hamish graduated from the MEng Software Engineer programme in 2026. From bagging a placement in Amazon and presenting to dorectors and VPs from America to contributing significantly to the HWRacing team, Hamish has had a successful run during his time in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (720+ words) Heriot-Watt engineers, working with colleagues at the University of Leeds and across Europe, have designed and tested a new type of self-levelling railway sleeper to tackle the long-standing problem of transition zones on the rail network. They say the innovation…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (870+ words) Elite athletes competing in the Tour de France could gain more than eight seconds in the individual time trial depending solely on the type of team car following them, a new study has revealed. The research, the third in a…...