Organisation and Key Contacts

An organisation chart showing the hierarchy of management roles at Heriot-Watt University and their areas of responsibility.

A brief profile of the Principal officers of Heriot-Watt University, including the Chancellor, Principal, Vice-Principal, Secretary of the University, Director of Finance and Chairman of Court.

A directory of key administrative and committee contacts including Planning & Management Executive (PME), Deans, School/Section Heads, and School Directors of Administration, Research, and Learning and Teaching.

Profiles of current Court members are listed indicating their qualifications and professional affiliations. Heriot-Watt University is governed by The Court which has the ultimate authority and obligation in relation to financial and contractual issues and, by review of the actions and decisions of the Senate, also in relation to academic undertakings.

Profiles of current Planning & Management Executive (PME) members are listed indicating their qualifications and professional affiliations. Heriot-Watt University's PME reports directly to the University Court, and is the formal body with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the University.

Heriot-Watt University is recognised internationally as a centre for high calibre research in science, engineering and business. Major research initiatives are concentrated in niche areas including nano-science and technology, microsystems, biomimetics, virtual reality and engineering design, proteomics and nutrition, photonics and new optics-based technologies, business logistics, technical textiles and advanced robotics. Use this tool to search for specific experts or for an overview of the range of research undertaken by the University.