Alumni & Friends

The Watt Club is our alumni association and membership is automatic on graduation and free to all graduates of Heriot-Watt. With a global network of local branches and Ambassadors the Watt Club provides a great opportunity to meet fellow graduates and re-connect with friends. Learn more about your membership, and the benefits and services that The Watt Club has to offer you.

The Alumni Fund was founded to enhance campus life in all its aspects for students. With the generous help of many alumni and friends of Heriot-Watt University, the Fund has created life-changing opportunities for individual students. Read the stories of some of those who have benefited from the Fund and find out how you can help.

Make the past a present! Perfect to give as a gift (or to keep for yourself) our range of high quality University memorabilia has something for everyone.

Founded in 1854, the Watt Club is the oldest alumni association in the UK. The Watt Club now incorporates Heriot-Watt University's Alumni Association and has branches as far afield as Australia, Norway and the USA. The Watt Club historical records are available for consultation in Heriot-Watt University Archive, and include the very first minute book of 1854. Membership of the Watt Club is automatic on graduation and free to all graduates of Heriot-Watt.