Founded in 1847 The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is the oldest teaching union in the world. Queen Victoria granted a Royal Charter to the EIS and among the powers conferred was the power to award a degree of 'Fellow of the Institute'. The EIS remains the only trade union which awards degrees. In the wider world, the EIS plays an active and prominent part in the major teacher international organisation, Education International representing over 20 million teachers from 300 teacher organisations in over 140 countries and the European Trade Union Committee for Education. The EIS too has contributed generously in appeals for aid, for example in developing countries, setting aside 1% of its subscription for this purpose.

see also: educational, eis, trade

The Sports Union is situated upstairs in the Centre for Sport and Exercise and is run by students. We have 32 clubs to offer at varying levels of competition. From beginner to expert, there is a place for everyone.

see also: centre, exercise, sport

Heriot-Watt University Students' Association exists to encourage a student orientated approach to every aspect of University life and to create an environment in which students feel safe and able to participate. The Students' Union building houses a bar, a cafe/bar, catering facilities and a venue hosting a range of events every week. There is also a Students' Association Shop located in Core next to the bank and sells everything you could need to live on or off campus at incredible prices. Our Advice and Support Centre provides help with accommodation issues, personal troubles, academic problems, financial difficulty and more.

see also: association, hwusa, student

The Heriot-Watt University Students' Association Postgraduate Website aims to make the postgraduate experience as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. The Students' Association realises that being a postgraduate student is a very different experience to that of an undergraduate and we aim to offer a service that will reflect this. We provide a programme of social and other events, organise sports teams, and look after welfare issues and postgraduate concerns on University committees. Log on to our postgraduate forum to discuss your issues and concerns.

see also: association, hwusa, postgraduate, student

Unite the Union is the 'Union for Life,' throughout members' working lives - whatever their job and whoever their employer. Based on the principles of individual and collective responsibility, Unite the Union is dedicated to improving its members' standard of living and quality of life in both the public and private sectors reflecting the changing world of work, supporting workers through a programme of campaigning and organising.

see also: amicus, trade, unite

The University and College Union was formed by the amalgamation of the Association of University Teachers and NATFHE - The University & College Lecturers' Union. UCU is the largest trade union and professional association for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and academic-related staff working in further and higher education throughout the UK.

see also: trade, ucu