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.

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Heriot-Watt Trading Limited is a private limited company which is wholly owned by Heriot-Watt University. The principal activities of the company are the provision of consultancy services, surface analysis, language translation and interpretation services, management and business training and the manufacture of finished goods.

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This document, which provides a statement of policy covering consultancy and commercial activities of staff in the University, has been approved as a draft working policy document. The Policy is in the process of being updated and a revised version will be published soon.

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