This document defines the roles of two Boards of PME (Research Co-ordination Board and Learning & Teaching Board) and the roles and responsibilities of their academic members - School Directors of Research, and Learning & Teaching.

see also: learning, ltb, pme, rcb, teaching

Research is cross-disciplinary, involving the integration of microwave electronics, microactuation, optoelectronics and microsystems packaging, and high-level design of microsystems. The three main research themes are: microsystems design and manufacturing, RF-MEMS and advanced microwave devices, and optoelectronic and Microsystems packaging.

see also: electrical, electronic, engineering, microengineering

Research studies include the molecular impact of exercise and disease on muscle and adipose tissue function in metabolic disease, cancer-cachexia and healthy subjects.

see also: exercise, molecular, physiology, science

Research projects address real problems faced by companies involved in the development of oil and gas resources in all regions of the world. The research areas covered are: Uncertainty Quantification, Hydrates, Geomechanics & Rock Physics, Reservoir Geophysics, Reservoir Fluids, Hydrocarbon Recovery Mechanisms, Reservoir Description, Production Chemistry.

see also: engineering, gas, oil, petroleum

Includes research on: bio-photonics, diffractive optics, nonlinear photonics, photon counting technologies, ultrafast optics.

see also: photonics, physics

Research in this area focuses on determinants of exercise participation and capacity especially within specialised populations, such as paediatrics and respiratory disease sufferers.

see also: activity, exercise, health, physical, science

Heriot-Watt University offers a welcoming approach and a superb environment for postgraduate study and top-level research. Our web prospectus can guide you through our full taught course and research options with details of fees and financial support options and scholarships. You can complete your application online or print out a form to complete with the help of our guidance notes.

see also: courses, postgraduate, prospectus

Postgraduate Research Students are a key component of Heriot-Watt University's Strategic Vision to build on our academic and professional strengths and reputation. The Research Student Code of Practice lays out the reasonable expectations and responsibilities entered into by all parties at the outset of a research programme.

see also: code, postgraduate

Postgraduate teaching and research in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is organised by our Graduate School. The School comprises nearly 200 research-active academic staff and research associates, working with around 600 postgraduate research students and students on advanced level courses. The School spans the boundaries between the traditionally distinct academic disciplines of: chemical engineering; chemistry; electrical, electronic and computer engineering; mechanical engineering; and physics. This diversity reflects the interdisciplinary nature of research and associated industries, taking full advantage of the interactions between science and engineering.

see also: chemical, chemistry, computing, courses, electrical, electronic, engineering, eps, mechanical, physics, postgraduate, school

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) brings together the programmes of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics, within which are offered a wide variety of postgraduate taught courses and an array of relevant and innovative research options. MACS is highly rated for the quality of its research and teaching. In addition, the School has myriad links to international industry and offers excellent pathways into the many fascinating careers open to Mathematics and Computer Science specialists. The community of high-quality postgraduate students numbers about 300, over half of whom are from outside the UK.

see also: actuarial, computing, courses, macs, mathematics, maths, postgraduate, statistics