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Official #news account for Heriot-Watt University. For #expert comment and #media requests email: [email protected]. Online 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri.
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Joined March 2023
Today’s A-Level & T-Level results are in. At 11:25am, Ruth Swan, our expert in student recruitment, will join @LBCNews to share what the results mean, key insights, and advice on your next steps. 📻 Don’t miss it! . #HeriotWattUni #ALevelResults #TLevelResults
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New research from @EBS_Global & @QUBBusiness shows the #GreatIrishFamine had surprising long-term effects on health. Despite malnutrition, some survivors were taller, not shorter, due to "selection" over "scarring."👇. #HeriotWattUni
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New modelling from @LyellCentre shows kelp forests could slash wave heights by up to 70%, protecting Scotland’s coast from flooding & erosion. Nature’s own flood defence could play a vital role in climate resilience 🌿. #SustainableHWU #HeriotWattUni
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Microplastics in the brain? It’s a striking headline but caution is crucial. Toxicologist, Prof Ted Henry tells @AFP:."Speculation about the potential effects of plastic particles on health go far beyond the evidence." . 🔗Article from @wjournalpr
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Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have
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HGV operators are being urged to help shape the future of zero-emission freight in Scotland. The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight @HeriotWattUni need route data to identify where ~40 more BEV truck charging sites should go. 🔗More info: @transcotland
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New survey led by Heriot-Watt aims to uncover the true scale of bullying and sexual harassment in the UK’s research & innovation sector. If you work in the sector share your experience via this confidential survey. More here: #HeriotWattUni
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#Chemistry advances are driving industrial carbon capture technologies, finds new research by @HeriotWattUni and American University of Sharjah. More here: #SustainableHWU #CarbonCapture #CO2 #NetZero #ClimateTech @AUSharjah @IDRICUK @HWU_RCCS @SussexUni
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Today is #ClimateEmergencyDay, a moment to reflect, act, and demand transformative change. The Climate Clock shows just 4 years to limit warming to 1.5°C. Read why this moment matters, from leading expert Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer: #HeriotWattUni
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New research from @HeriotWattUni & @ANSYS shows pro cycling teams can cut air drag on their leader by up to 76% using advanced rider formations = smarter race strategies for the #TourDeFrance. More here: #HeriotWattUni @HWU_EPS
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PhD researcher Tess Watt is using AI + Raspberry Pi tech to diagnose skin cancer offline, empowering patients in remote areas to get faster, life-saving diagnoses. More here: #HeriotWattUni @macshw
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Big thanks to Scottish Business News for covering our #health and #care research with ‘seldom-listened-to’ people. Read their story here:. #HeriotWattUni @ScotBizNews.
scottishbusinessnews.net
Clubs, schools, day centres and other community settings could help to make health and care more accessible, new research suggests.
Clubs, schools & day centres could help to make #health and #care more accessible, finds new research with ‘seldom-listened-to’ people, led by Heriot-Watt University 👇. More here: #SocialInclusion #Heathcare #SocialCare #Arts #Humanities #NHS @UKRI_News
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Clubs, schools & day centres could help to make #health and #care more accessible, finds new research with ‘seldom-listened-to’ people, led by Heriot-Watt University 👇. More here: #SocialInclusion #Heathcare #SocialCare #Arts #Humanities #NHS @UKRI_News
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Our #energy and #sustainability expert Mercedes Maroto-Valer has joined the UK #government’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council to help guide energy security and net zero policies. More here: #SustainableHWU #NetZero @energygovuk @MercedesMarotoV
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RT @HeriotWattUni: A memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of our esteemed Chancellor and renowned humanitarian, Professor Emer….
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Our Edinburgh Business School #economists are proud to have been collaborating for 18 years on the @EnergyInstitute's prestigious Statistical Review of World Energy, published today 🌎. More here: #HeriotWattUni #StatsReview #WorldEnergy2025 @EBS_GLOBAL
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In 1995, the UK’s first solar roof home was built. Designed by Prof Sue Roaf, Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt, the Oxford Ecohouse was decades ahead of its time. More here: #HeriotWattUni #SustainableHWU
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Proud to award Honorary Degrees to Dr Omar Shaikh, co-founder of @Finance4Change and Maggie Brünjes, CEO of @homelessnetscot, as part of our 2025 summer graduations this week. More here: #HeriotWattUni #HWUGrads #ClassOf2025
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#ClimateChange could be altering the taste of your #gin🍸. New research from @ICBD_HWU reveals that changing weather patterns impact the flavour of juniper berries, gin's key botanical ingredient. Read more: #SustainableHWU #Gin #Distilling #Research
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Caitlin Cummings graduates today with a first-class Master’s in Civil Engineering — a remarkable achievement after enduring the loss of her father and brother. A story of resilience and strength. 💪 . #HeriotWattUni #HWUGrads #ClassOf2025
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Big thanks to @projectscot for running our #graduation story on Sarbari Trivedi 🎉. Experienced construction specialist marks graduation by urging other women to ‘follow their dreams’
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Sarbari Trivedi AN experienced construction specialist - who has worked on some of the Middle East's biggest infrastructure projects - has urged women ...
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