This work brings together ideas that question inter-subjectivity through the relationship of the form of the object and image to its context within contemporary or traditional settings. Some of the themes being explored include decoration as a signifier within a cultural context, the dichotomy between design and the arts within textiles and fashion and the nature of the object as ephemera within post-modern culture.

see also: artefact, context, fashion, research, textiles, theory

Integration of both practice-led design research in textiles, garments and related materials, and functional product design using textiles (such as carried out in the Biomedical Textiles Research Centre). The research is wide ranging, encompassing features of the design process and its concepts through to fibre-based product innovation by design.

see also: btrc, fashion, research, textiles

This group carries out research in mechanical engineering design, manufacture and materials, forming key components of the Scottish Manufacturing Institute (SMI), the Edinburgh Research Partnership (ERP) Institute of Integrated Systems and the University's strategic alliances with AWE and Renishaw. The work splits into two main themes: (i) digital tools, engineering knowledge capture and robotics and (ii) Micromechanics.

see also: engineering, manufacture, mechanical, research, robotics

This research includes the RIFleX intiative and covers leads a diverse range of collaborative international multidisciplinary research programmes. These include the development of novel leading edge textile and colour-related technologies that aim at innovative design applications through exploitation of new technologies.

see also: research, textiles

The School of Textiles and Design offers flexible postgraduate training for textile and clothing industry professionals. The taught courses have a flexible modular pattern allowing you to study full-time, part-time or in 'blocks', depending on your circumstances. Research at the School covers a wide range of disciplines and ensures that the academic team is at the forefront of textile and clothing industry developments and that our teaching is always up to date. It helps develop the highly transferable problem solving skills that place our graduates in such high demand.

see also: courses, fashion, postgraduate, research, school, tex, textiles

The School of Textiles and Design specialises in the education of professionals and practitioners in the textile and clothing industry leading to exciting and diverse opportunities in a world-wide industry, as textile and fashion are fundamental to modern society and culture. The School is one of the oldest textile schools in the world and you can find details of our school structure, staff contacts, research activities and industrial placements here.

see also: fashion, school, tex, textiles

SMI - the centre for excellence for advanced manufacturing solutions at Heriot-Watt University - is one of 16 IMRCs (Innovative Manufacturing Research Centres) established by EPSRC with additional financial support from Industry. Our mission is to support manufacturing innovation through research in technologies that underpin sustainable growth of high value-added manufacturing industries in Scotland and the rest of the UK, by exploiting a constructive engagement between academic researchers and industrial stakeholders. The SMI is based on three research themes: Digital Tools, Microsystems and Photonics.

see also: digital, electrical, electronic, engineering, imrc, institute, manufacturing, microsystems, photonics, research, scottish, smi

The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences embraces the subjects of Chemistry, Physics, Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. The School offers undergraduate courses in all of these subjects individually and with a range of specialist options, as well as innovative interdisciplinary courses bringing together specialisations from different subjects. Full course details can be viewed here along with further information on flexible learning, student profiles and specific contact information.

see also: chemical, chemistry, combined, computing, courses, electrical, electronic, engineering, eps, mechanical, physics, undergraduate

The School of Textiles and Design offers a unique array of undergraduate courses in fashion design, clothing design and manufacture, design management and design for textiles including interior and art, which match the needs of the global and increasingly hi-tech textile and fashion industries. Our excellent record for providing professional and vocational orientated courses ensures that graduates are highly successful in securing employment throughout the industry. Full details of all the undergraduate opportunities can be viewed here.

see also: courses, fashion, tex, textiles, undergraduate