Heriot-Watt University

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and Heriot-Watt University (HWU) have launched a master’s programme, offering a streamlined and globally accessible route to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA). Delivered by HWU’s award-winning Edinburgh Business School, the MA

Scotland’s biotechnology sector is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of the nation’s first open-access 300-litre fermenter – a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that will support early-stage companies to develop bio-based products at scale. Located at FlexBIO, the Ind

Heriot-Watt's internationally recognised centre of excellence in brewing and distilling is set to undergo a 21st century transformation to ensure a sustainable and profitable future for both industries. The university is seeking to raise £35 million in order to realise our vision of building a

Credit ratings can act as a significant restraint on the risky behaviours often associated with overconfident chief executives, new research has revealed. Researchers led by Bangor University in Wales and other institutions including Heriot-Watt University, The University of Aberdeen, and Vlerick Bu

A cutting-edge £2.5 million optical ground station, designed to secure next-generation communications against cyber threats, officially opened today (2nd May 2025) at Heriot-Watt University's Research Park in Edinburgh. The Quantum Communications Hub Optical Ground Station (named HOGS) represe

Heriot-Watt University has secured renewed backing, worth £1.25 million, from investment firm Baillie Gifford to significantly enhance programmes based at Panmure House – the final remaining home of economist Adam Smith. The 'Baillie Gifford Panmure House Partnership II Gift' aims to rev

The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC), a consortium led by Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, has received a significant financial boost with an additional £3.35 million funding from Scottish Enterprise. This investment, announced by the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary

Heriot-Watt University has spearheaded a transformative initiative with the launch of the DeepTech LaunchPad pilot programme.

Heriot-Watt University has been ranked as the best Scottish university for landing a role at a big four accountancy firm (PwC, Deloitte, EY and KPMG) according to a new analysis of LinkedIn data. As undergraduates return for their final year of university this Autumn, many will have their mind set o

The Ardgowan Distillery has partnered with Heriot Watt University and engineering provider, Briggs of Burton, to develop pioneering technology to reduce its carbon impact – capturing all of the CO2 in its fermentation process and transforming it into green biomethane.

A ground-breaking research project at Heriot-Watt University is set to be commercialised with £77,600 of funding from Scottish Enterprise’s (SE) High Growth Spinout Programme. The project, which has developed an advanced camera technology with consistent, full colour, HD resolution at mi

Robertson has commenced construction work at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus to deliver a £22.4 million National Robotarium.

A round-up of business news from across Scotland featuring: Infix's trial phase with NHS Lanarkshire, Heriot-Watt University's multi-million-pound robot trust project, Gordon & MacPhail's third commemorative whisky and the return of CR Smith's apprentices.

Royal Bank of Scotland and Heriot-Watt University have announced a new scholarship targeted towards black and minority ethnic finance students. Along with supporting BAME students to overcome financial barriers, the scholarship supports the Bank and the University’s commitment to addressi

Former investment banker Professor Heather McGregor has been announced as the keynote speaker at the first Gather Scotland Female Leadership event. The businesswoman, writer, broadcaster and academic is to lead what the Gather Scotland has described as a stellar speaker line-up at the influential ev