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Marine Energy gain with less pain

The three year project will develop computer based numerical models to simulate the effects of extracting energy using wave and tidal…
Petroleum researchers participating in SPE International Conference,…

A dozen researchers from the Institute of Petroleum Engineering's Flow Assurance and Scale Team (FAST) will be attending the SPE…
Petroleum academics to Chair AAPG Hedberg Conference 2012

Sebastian Geiger and Dr Susan Agar will be chairing the AAPG-SPE-SEG Hedberg Research Conference, July 8 to 13 in Provence, France.
Heriot-Watt partners with EPIC Green Solutions to explore sustainable…

The Dubai Campus' School of the Built Environment announced a partnership with EPIC Green Solutions, a leading water management solutions…
Changing Oceans expedition

With the oceans warming and moving towards acidity, will Scotland's cold-water corals die out within a hundred years as some predict, or do…
Topping out ceremony for Heriot-Watt's new Scottish Borders Campus…

A topping out ceremony was held on Thursday 10 May to mark the completion of the construction phase of the new £12m residences development…

Heriot-Watt to lead exchange programme in India

A Lecturer from Heriot-Watt's School of Textiles and Design, Dr Britta Kalkreuter, will be taking part in an exchange programme in India.
Heriot-Watt researchers investigate a new carbon capture method

Professor Raffaella Ocone from Heriot-Watt University is leading an international team which has been awarded funding to investigate a…
Cross-institute research collaborations forged

The most recent Heriot-Watt Crucible programme resulted with a wealth of new interdisciplinary collaborations being forged between…
50% discount on short courses in Petroleum Engineering

The Institute of Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University has received approval for a subsidy from the Energy Technology Partnership…
Computer Science student becomes Google Scholar

Pawel Orzechowski, final year PhD Computer Science student, has been selected as a scholar for the Google Europe Scholarship for Students…
Emerging fashionistas showcase collections

Fashion students at the Dubai Campus brought their collections to life at the University's Fashion Show.

The Neuroscience of Identity

Baroness Susan Greenfield is giving a public lecture at the University's Edinburgh Campus to mark the end of her tenure as Heriot-Watt…
Virtual technology helps build construction skills

The School of Built Environment is collaborating with ConstructionSkills to develop an innovative system to support current apprenticeship…
Prestigious appointment to new Sustainable Energy Chair

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer has been announced as the first holder of the Robert M Buchan Chair in Sustainable Energy Engineering at…
Six Heriot-Watt graduates shortlisted for the 2012 Scottish Fashion…

The Scottish Fashion Awards have announced their nominee shortlist for 2012 and six Textiles and Design graduates have been nominated in…
Nobel Laureate gives lecture at Heriot-Watt

The 2011 Nobel Chemistry Laureate Professor Daniel Shechtman delivered a lecture to an invited audience of students and academics at…
Heriot-Watt to collaborate in digital economy research

Heriot-Watt University will be part of a consortium of researchers, headed by the University of Exeter Business School to undertake…

Success for BrewDog founder and Heriot-Watt Alumnus

BrewDog, a Fraserburgh-based manufacturer of hand crafted artisan beers co-founded by Heriot-Watt University brewing graduate Martin…
EPSRC awards £1.3 million to international maths centre

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded a grant of £1.3 million to the International Centre for…
Environmental Accounting projects add up to enhanced employability

Heriot-Watt students Environmental Accounting projects add up to enhanced employability
Petroleum Geoscience MSc accredited by The Geological Society

The Geological Society, the UK national society for geoscience and the oldest geological society in the world, has accredited the Petroleum…
Heriot-Watt joins major trade delegation to SE Asia

Heriot-Watt University is participating in a prestigious UK government–led trade delegation to Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Cabinet Secretary gives vote of support for Converge Challenge

The 2012 Converge Challenge has received support from high levels of government in Scotland.

Multilingual debate sets tongues wagging about success

This year's Multilingual debate run by Heriot-Watt University has been heralded a major success after more than 750 people attended.
Secure the best job in the world - create your own

Heriot-Watt University has launched Converge Challenge 2012, a unique business development training programme offering entrepreneurial…
UK's biggest rail track bed testing facility at Heriot-Watt University

The biggest purpose-built rail laboratory track bed testing rig in the UK is under construction at Heriot-Watt University, as part of…
Learning and teaching projects launched at QAA conference

A series of Learning and Teaching projects aimed at enhancing the quality of support for students coming to and studying at Heriot-Watt…
Research projects demonstrate interdisciplinary innovation

The first six collaborative research projects to be funded from the new Heriot-Watt Crucible Interdisciplinary Project Fund were announced…
Pandoras Box holds key to fully autonomous underwater robots

The Ocean Systems Laboratory (OSL) team at Heriot-Watt University is designing a new approach to independently motivated Autonomous…

Secretary of State for Scotland visits Heriot-Watt

Michael Moore, the Secretary of State for Scotland, visiting Heriot-Watt for a briefing on the University's Green Energy research, was the…
Students recognised by the Worshipful Company of Actuaries

Two Heriot-Watt University undergraduates were awarded a prize for their outstanding performance by the Master of the Worshipful Company of…
Heriot-Watt wins NUS Scotland Students' Union of the Year

Heriot-Watt Student Union has been named as University Students' Union of the year at the National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland Awards…
Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead MSP visits Heriot-Watt Dubai Campus

Heriot-Watt’s Dubai Campus was delighted to welcome the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment Richard Lochhead MSP…
Carbon capture and storage project launched

The Hydrates, Flow Assurance & Phase Equilibria group of the Institute of Petroleum Engineering in collaboration with the Laboratory of…
12th annual UK workshop on Computational Intelligence (UKCI)

The 12th Annual Workshop on Computational Intelligence is the premier UK and Ireland event for presenting leading research on all aspects…

London 2012 recognises Heriot-Watt's inspiring sporting events

Heriot-Watt has been recognised by the London 2012 Olympic Games after arranging a series of sporting events aimed at inspiring students…
Highland Games ‘Dubai-style’

Heriot-Watt celebrates Scottish culture at Emirates campus with a traditional Scottish Highland Games.
Project management programmes gain accreditation

The School of Management & Languages has received academic accreditation from the Association for Project Management (APM) for their…
Heriot-Watt's industry collaborations showcased

Heriot-Watt's 2012 Industry Day proved to be a huge success, with representatives from academia, industry and research centres coming from…
Research collaborations at Heriot-Watt–Moredun Exchange Symposium

Nearly 40 research leaders from a wide range of sciences attended a special Research Futures symposium at Heriot-Watt University last week…
Guide to tuition fees for students from England, Northern Ireland or…

International Technology Fellow to make keynote speech at Industry Day

Dr Dan Georgi, a Baker Hughes Technology Fellow, will fly in from Texas for the second annual Heriot-Watt Industry Day.
Researcher wins award for innovative use of MRI

Elisa Vignaga, a Research Assistant from the School of the Built Environment, has won the highly prestigious Dick Chorley Award 2011 from…
Heriot-Watt scientist leads research adventure into six million years…

In an underwater river of sand and mud off the Iberian Coast, a scientist from Heriot-Watt University has discovered new evidence buried…
Researchers reach final of business plan competition

A group of entrepreneurial PhD students brought together through the Research Futures 'Enterprising Researcher Summer School' have reached…
Heriot-Watt Crucible scores another success

The second Heriot-Watt Crucible programme for 'research leaders of the future' concluded with a research collaboration event at the Dynamic…
Under the Antarctic Southern Sea

Jen Loxton, a Marine Biology PhD student at Heriot-Watt, is off on a two month expedition in the Antarctic, diving to gather samples which…

Scotland leads the way in carbon counting

A major conference on Carbon Accounting held at Heriot-Watt University demonstrated that Scotland is leading a new enlightenment in its…
Unique degree in British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting launched

The first British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting degree in Scotland has been launched at Heriot-Watt’s School of Management & Languages…
Funding for new device to detect prostate cancer

A mechanical device that could have a major impact on the diagnosis, assessment and surveillance of prostate cancer is being developed in a…
Heriot-Watt University Honorary Graduates, November 2011

Politicians, the Team Principal of the Mercedes GP PETRONAS Formula One team, and the Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce…
School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences project wins €3 million…

A project led by Helen Hastie in the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences has received an EC FP7 research award worth over €3 million.
Heriot-Watt appoints Royal Academy of Engineering visiting professor

The School of the Built Environment has appointed Dr Dorte Rich Jørgensen, Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Innovation.

Heriot-Watt wins global tender to establish £20m campus in Malaysia

Heriot-Watt has been chosen to establish a £20 million campus in Malaysia, one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
James Watt banknote presented to Heriot-Watt University

A £50 banknote featuring James Watt has been presented to Heriot-Watt University by the Bank of England.
Heriot-Watt athletes among scholarship Olympic hopefuls

Heriot-Watt students are among Scottish Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls selected for sports scholarships under the Winning Students scheme.
Alex Salmond opens Heriot-Watt's new purpose-built Dubai Campus

Heriot-Watt’s new £35m (ED200m) purpose-built campus has been opened by First Minister Alex Salmond at Dubai International Academic City.
Safeguarding the marine environment with a plastic block

A robust, low-cost device that could measure the onshore effects of offshore wave energy arrays, has won an award for a Heriot-Watt student.
British University title for Heriot-Watt rowers

Two Heriot-Watt students won gold medals at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Small Boats Championships.

'Baking with sound' research receives government funding

Heriot-Watt University is part of a group which has secured £500,000 funding to investigate the use of sound waves in the food industry.
Heriot-Watt student wins prestigious national design award

A Heriot-Watt student has won a prestigious national design award for a sustainable housing scheme at an Edinburgh brownfield site.
Principal joins credit union

Professor Steve Chapman, Principal of Heriot-Watt University, has become the first university principal to become a member of a credit union
Fiona Watson Memorial Award winner in New York

Claire Lucia Grant, the 2011 Fiona Watson Memorial Award winner, is blogging about her time in New York as an intern at the United Nations.
Graduate wins prize for PhD thesis

Heriot-Watt graduate, Dr Maja Piecyk, has won the James Cooper Memorial Cup for the best PhD on a logistics topic in the UK.
James Watt to feature on new bank note

The Bank of England has announced a new-style £50 note featuring engineer James Watt, who is commemorated in Heriot-Watt University's name.

New MSc Housing & Real Estate accredited by CIH

Our new MSc Housing & Real Estate programme has been given unconditional five year accreditation by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
Converge Challenge 2011 winner announced

A young scientist from the University of Strathclyde has beaten off competition from academics across Scotland to win a £45,000 prize.
Chevron invests £182,000 into University’s pipeline to employment

£182,500 worth of scholarships, course books and funding was presented to Heriot-Watt by leading global energy company Chevron.
Research Futures shortlisted for Leadership Foundation award

Heriot-Watt Crucible, the new research leadership programme, has been selected as a finalist for a Good Practice Impact Award 2011.
Maths Masterclasses turn 30

Edinburgh school pupils were treated to a guest lecture from the Royal Institution to celebrate 30 years of Mathematics Masterclasses.
University achieves Healthy Working Lives Gold standard

Heriot-Watt University has been re-awarded the Healthy Working Lives gold award.

Six researchers reach Converge Challenge final

Six academics from across Scotland have reached the final of a unique business competition with the chance of winning a £25,000 cash prize.
Be part of Heriot-Watt's Future: take our 2011 Global Alumni Survey

Our global alumni survey is open to all our 82,000 alumni around the world, and is designed to help us improve our communications with you.
David Hunter appointed as Honorary Professor of Real Estate

David Hunter, Managing Director of Hunter Advisers, has been appointed Honorary Professor in Heriot-Watt University’s Institute for Housing,
Nature plays dice with at least 11 faces

Researchers have shown that nature plays dice with at least 11 faces, using light that looks like pasta spirals!
Professor Geoff Palmer to be made a freeman of Midlothian

Professor Geoff Palmer, Professor Emeritus in the School of Life Sciences, is to be made a freeman of Midlothian.
Best poster prize for student

PhD student Alan Faulkner won the prize for best poster at the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) sponsored INSPIRE meeting.

Student shortlisted for award

Doak Ross, MEng Robotic & Cybertronics student, has been shortlisted in the 2011 SET Awards in the category of Mechanical Engineering.
Heriot-Watt is named as Scottish University of the Year

Heriot-Watt has been named as Scottish University of the Year 2011/12 in the Sunday Times University Guide.
Unique business competition one step closer to awarding £25,000 prize

Ten budding entrepreneurs have made it to the penultimate stage of a unique business competition and a chance of winning £25,000
A 'time machine' to study the future of our oceans

A new laboratory that will simulate the changing conditions of the seas around Scotland over the next 100 years has opened at Heriot-Watt.
Heriot-Watt staff selected for new RSE Young Academy

Three Heriot-Watt staff have been selected as member of the Royal Society of Young Academy of Scotland.
Student wins prize at International Physics Conference

A fourth year Heriot-Watt Physics was awarded the Best Presentation prize at the International Physics Conference held in Budapest.

Heriot-Watt students awarded at marine conference

The first conference of the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland, held at Heriot-Watt University, proved to be a success
New Director of Human Resources announced

Mark Adderley has been announced as Heriot-Watt's new Director of Human Resources. He will take up his post in October 2011.
Professor Des Smith awarded Royal Medal by the Royal Society of…

Professor Des Smith, who set up Heriot-Watt's Department of Physics, has been presented with a prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh Medal.
Built Environment programmes accredited by leading industry body

Some of the School of the Built Environment's programmes have been accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health.
Grow your business with free intellectual property at Heriot-Watt

Heriot-Watt University has over 500 active research staff dedicated to developing great ideas for new products and processes for businesses.
Heriot-Watt climbs student survey ladder

Heriot-Watt has considerably improved its position to 29th of 120 UK universities in the 2011 National Student Survey (NSS), up from 47th.

Heriot-Watt partnership wins prize for smart label

Pete Higgins – founder of UWI Technology, a collaboration with Heriot-Watt – has won the Barclays ‘Take One Small Step’ business competition
Dr Porter elected to Council of Linnean Society

Dr Joanne Porter, Lecturer in Marine Biology in the School of Life Sciences, has been elected to the council for the Linnean Society.
Scotland’s research entrepreneurs move closer to £25,000 cash prize

26 budding entrepreneurs have survived a ‘Dragon’s Den-style’ elevator pitch and moved one step closer to winning a cash prize of £25,000.
Calum takes gold at Karate Championships

Heriot-Watt PhD student, Calum Robb, won a gold medal at the European Universities Karate Championships in Bosnia.
Stanford University Fellowships for Heriot-Watt researchers

Two Heriot-Watt researchers have been awarded entrepreneurial fellowships to spend one year at Stanford University in California, USA.
Jamie wins gold for Great Britain

Heriot-Watt student Jamie Bowie was part of the Great Britain team that won gold in the 4x400m relay at the European Under 23 Championships.

Panmure House restoration gets the go ahead

The £3 million restoration of Panmure House, the historic home of Adam Smith, has been given the go ahead.
TEXPRINT sends Textiles student to Paris

Ruth Duff, a recent graduate from the School of Textiles & Design, has been chosen to show her designs in Paris.
Prestigious design win for Heriot-Watt graduate

Samantha Fenn-Johnston, a student from the School of Textiles & Design, has scooped The New Designers Harlequin Award.
New Advanced Masters in Actuarial Management announced

The Department of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics is launching a new MSc in Actuarial Management.
Students race to Silverstone

Students from the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences have built a car that will compete at the Formula Student competition.
Heriot-Watt students secure prestigious international internships

Heriot-Watt students are among those from across Scotland embarking on outstanding, fully funded internships with world-leading companies.

University welcomes visitors from the Czech Republic

Students from the Czech Republic have visited Heriot-Watt University as part of its new ‘Study Stays Abroad’ programme.
Dr Fiona Grant appointed Vice-Chair of RICS Scotland

Director of Studies for Construction Management & Surveying to take up a post at Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Surveyors.
Scottish Academy of Fashion arrives

The Scottish Academy of Fashion, which includes Heriot-Watt University, held an exclusive preview of its first anniversary showcase.
Edinburgh taste buds to inform future of brewing

Students at Heriot-Watt's International Centre for Brewing & Distilling are trying to find out if Edinburgh drinkers’ tastes are changing.
City of Glasgow welcomes Scottish Crucible 2011

Scottish Crucible, the research development programme for Scotland’s research leaders of the future, was honoured by the City of Glasgow.
Computer Science academic attends Queen's garden party

Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Judy Robertson visited the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last week.

First recipient of Roger Gray Memorial Prize announced

The first recipient of the Roger Gray Memorial Prize in Statistics has been announced as Han Chun Chua.
Prestigious Finlaison Medal for Professor Angus Macdonald

Prof. Angus Macdonald, Head of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics, will be awarded the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries' Finlaison Medal.
Carbon Trust Standard awarded to Edinburgh Campus

Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus has been officially awarded the Carbon Trust Standard.
Honorary Degree for Professor Steve Chapman

Professor Steve Chapman, the Principal of Heriot-Watt University, has received an Honorary Degree from the University of Edinburgh.
First recipient of Dr Maia Strachan prize announced

Life Sciences student Rebecca Grieve has become the first recipient of the Dr Maia Strachan prize.
2011 graduations at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University's week-long celebration of 2011 graduations came to an end on Friday 24 June.

Academics go back to school to get serious about gaming

Heriot-Watt University hosts first pan-European Serious Gaming Week
CBE for Professor Paul Jowitt

Professor Paul Jowitt of the School of the Built Environment received a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Grant award for the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences

Professor Andrew Ireland from the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences has been awarded an EPSRC platform grant of over £1.1m.
Cruise to investigate impacts of ocean acidification

Three Heriot-Watt researchers are onboard an RSS Discovery research cruise to study ocean acidification in European waters.
Heriot-Watt pays tribute to the 250th anniversary of John Rennie

One of Scotland’s greatest civil engineers, John Rennie, was commemorated by a special event marking the 250th anniversary of his birth.
New Head of School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Professor Steve McLaughlin has been announced as the new Head of the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University.

Heriot-Watt leads new food and drink network

Heriot-Watt University is to be a key player in a Scotland-wide innovation network to support the Scottish food and drink industry.
Heriot-Watt's Chemistry and Economics programmes rated top in Scotland

Heriot-Watt’s Chemistry and Economics degrees have been ranked top in Scotland by the Guardian newspaper university league table.
Dubai Fashion students take part in Student Design Awards

Fashion students at Dubai Campus were asked by Simon Jersey to participate in their annual Student Design Awards competition.
Dubai Campus Fashion Show 2011

More than 300 guests arrived at Dubai International Academic City Student Hub to attend Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus Fashion Show.
Dig this! Students celebrate groundbreaking design for new halls of…

Students at Heriot-Watt's Scottish Borders Campus will soon be living in brand new accommodation thanks to a £12m development.
Research group attends World Renewable Energy Congress

The Urban Energy Research Group took part in the World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC) in Linköping, Sweden, last week.

Postgraduate Water Resources programme to be launched at Dubai Campus

A MSc/Diploma in Water Resources will be launched by the School of the Built Environment at the Dubai Campus from September 2011.
Pioneering training course for Deaf managers

More than 70 delegates attended a unique training course entitled ‘Deaf Managers: Facing the Challenge’ organised and hosted by Heriot-Watt.
Dubai Campus launches new degree bridging programme

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus is pleased to announce the start of its new Degree Entry Programme Bridging Course.
Atos awards prize to MACS students

The IT services company Atos Origin visited the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences to judge a 3rd student project competition.
City of London Lord Mayor visits Scottish Financial Risk Academy

The City of London Lord Mayor has visited the Scottish Financial Risk Academy at Heriot-Watt University.
SeeByte and Heriot-Watt reach finals of Impact Awards

SeeByte Ltd and Heriot-Watt University are a finalist in the Impact Awards in the category of Business Impact Achieved.

Textiles student shortlisted for Scottish Fashion Awards

A student at Heriot-Watt's School of Textiles & Design has been shortlisted for Graduate of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards.
Heriot-Watt lecturer wins prestigious fellowship

Dr Alan Forster of the School of the Built Environment has won the prestigious Sir Edmund Happold Senior Visiting Research Fellowship.
Heriot-Watt Professor appointed to 3 European Commission Expert Groups

Professor Alan McKinnon, Director of the Logistics Research Centre, has been appointed to 3 European Commission Expert Groups.
Heriot-Watt Reader wins Emerging Investigator Lectureship

Dr Scott Dalgarno, a Reader at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, won the inaugural ChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship.
Funding boost for Heriot-Watt renewable energy project in rural India

A project led by Heriot-Watt University to provide low-cost renewable energy to rural areas of India has won government funding.
Strengthening links with the University of Brescia

Dr Steve Wallis of the School of the Built Environment recently returned from an invited visit to the University of Brescia in Italy.

Dr Murray Roberts invited to join Climate Change Panel

Dr Murray Roberts has been invited to become a Contributing Author to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Government appointment for Professor David Hopkins

Professor David Hopkins has been appointed to the UK Government's Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE).
Part-time BBA launches at Dubai Campus

A part-time/flexible learning Bachelor of Business Administration has been launched by the School of Management & Languages in Dubai.
ACME School and Conference held at Heriot-Watt

Over 100 participants from UK universities to the UK Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering conference held at Heriot-Watt.
Heriot-Watt student heads for Milan

Final-year Textiles Design student, Ruth Duff, will exhibit her stunning new fabric designs at the esteemed Elderkoort Exhibition in Milan.
Research into energy demand in a changing climate

Heriot-Watt researchers have won £388k funding from Research Council's UK's Adaptation & Resilience to Climate Change programme.

Centre to revolutionise chemical manufacture is open for business

An EPSRC Centre for revolutionising the way pharmaceuticals and other chemicals are made has been officially launched.
Astronaut touches down in Edinburgh

Dr Bonnie Dunbar, retired NASA space shuttle astronaut, visits Heriot-Watt to promote science and technology studies, especially for women.
Engineering & Physical Sciences student wins Parliamentary award

A Heriot-Watt student has won an award for outstanding Early Stage Research from the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee in Westminster.
Smart decision boosts success of unique business competition

Success of the first Converge Challenge sees this year's award prize significantly boosted, with a cash prize of £25,000.
Professor to join World Health Organisation group

Professor Vicki Stone has been invited to join the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Nanohealth External Review Group.
Student scoops Young Laser Engineer prize

Norbert Lorenz, a PhD student at Heriot-Watt's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, has won the Young Laser Engineer's Prize 2011.

Economics students win prestigious business prize

A team of 3rd year Economics students from the School of Management & Languages took first place in the inaugural Red Rose Business Weekend.
Transition Heriot-Watt wins Climate Challenge funding

A group set up by students and staff to promote sustainable travel has won funding from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.
Prestigious Google Europe Scholarship for Computer Science student

Lewis McLean, a second year Computer Science student at Heriot-Watt University, has won a prestigious Google scholarship worth €7,000.
1000th cardboard bale landmark for Heriot-Watt's Recycling Team

The Recycling Team at Heriot-Watt University has processed its 1000th cardboard bale.
High karate skills for Heriot-Watt's Karate Team

The Heriot-Watt Karate Team won gold for the 4th year in succession at the 2011 British Universities & Colleges Sport Karate Championships.
Multilingual debates a success

Heriot-Watt University hosted two Multilingual Debates to demonstrate languages in action and to raise the profile of languages.

Scotland’s potential for carbon storage industry endorsed by major…

Research shows that rocks deep beneath the Moray Firth are capable of storing decades of CO2 output from Scotland’s power stations.
Heriot-Watt to research industrially generated blood

Heriot-Watt is one of 4 universities to receive £2.5m funding to research the development of industrially-generated blood.
Lecturer helps find out how chickens keep their cool

A Heriot-Watt lecturer has been involved in research to discover why the Transylvanian naked neck chicken has such a distinctive look.
Prizes for Computer Science students

Four outstanding Computer Science students from have been presented with Scott Logic’s Excellence in Computer Science Awards.
Groundbreaking for new residences project

Work on a new £14m residences development at the Edinburgh Campus has been officially launched at a groundbreaking ceremony.
Potential for carbon storage industry endorsed

Research shows that rocks deep beneath the Moray Firth are capable of storing decades of CO2 output from Scotland’s power stations.

Heriot-Watt University professor appointed RSE Fellow

Heriot-Watt University Professor Kenneth McKendrick has been appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
Converge Challenge is back!

We are looking for entrepreneurs with bright ideas to turn into a viable business. If that’s you, then why not enter the Converge Challenge?
Inaugural Highland Games at Heriot-Watt's Dubai Campus

Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus recently hosted a Highland Games to celebrate all things Scottish.
New research shows MP3 playlist priorities

Research from Heriot-Watt University into how people populate their MP3 players has shown how users prioritise their music playlists.
Students join glam launch for Melrose Macmillan Appeal

It’s not normally associated with spandex and sequins, but the launch of the 2011 Melrose Sevens was all about 1970s glam.
SCHOLAR programme helps visually impaired students

Students at The Royal Blind School in Edinburgh are benefiting from innovative online programmes that help students with visual impairments.

Heriot-Watt professor promotes education links with Pakistan

Professor Ian May was the main guest at the NED University of Engineering & Technology’s Convocation in Karachi, Pakistan.
Students develop unique prototype to reduce spread of MRSA

A revolutionary hand-sanitizing prototype developed by students at Heriot-Watt University could significantly reduce the spread of MRSA.
Heriot-Watt launches Carbon Management masters programme

Sarah Boyack MSP launched the new postgraduate programme focused on carbon management for built environment professionals.
Principal congratulates leadership award winners

Heriot-Watt University Principal, Professor Steve Chapman, was guest speaker at a major leadership development event.
Researcher wins a new student prize

Heriot-Watt researcher becomes the first recipient of a new award, which encourages Masters students to submit their work for publication
Heriot-Watt helps develop smart label for food

A Heriot-Watt University supported invention that tells when food is going off has been short-listed for a John Logie Baird Award.

Students wear their heart on their sleeve for charity

Fashion students get to the heart of fashion by raising thousands of pounds for the 50th anniversary of the British Heart Foundation.
House of Commons launch for Heriot-Watt's International Strategy

Heriot-Watt University’s International Strategy was launched at the House of Commons.
Large EPSRC grant secured by School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences

The School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences has been awarded a significant grant by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council.
More people more active with TriFitness

More people are becoming more active in the Scottish Borders thanks to TriFitness, a new £400,000 health and fitness centre in Galashiels.
Work begins on £26m student accommodation project

Work begins on part of a £26m project to develop new residences buildings at the University’s Edinburgh and Scottish Borders Campuses.
Heriot-Watt researcher appointed Beltane Public Engagement Fellow

A Heriot-Watt University researcher has been appointed as an Edinburgh Beltane Public Engagement Fellow.

Heriot-Watt team close to solving carbon dioxide storage problem

Academics from the Institute of Petroleum Engineering have developed technology to identify and seal leaks in carbon dioxide storage sites.
President of Trinidad & Tobago attends Heriot-Watt's inaugural…

The President of Trinidad & Tobago was a guest of honour at an inaugural graduation ceremony for Heriot-Watt University students.
New research centres boost international collaboration on climate change

Two new centres - SISER and CAESAR - will increase opportunities for international collaboration and knowledge exchange in energy research.
Sir David Attenborough supports corals website

Sir David Attenborough premieres a film on a website created by Heriot-Watt academics to raise awareness of cold-water coral conservation.
Actuarial science student scoops SCOR prize

Jennifer Healy, MSc Actuarial Science 2009, has won the SCOR life prize.
Trade mission to Cuba helps develop renewable energy resources

Dr Wilf Mitchell, School of Life Sciences, participated in a trade mission to Cuba to help turn an invasive weed into a valuable energy crop

Graduate student made Rubenstein Fellow

Heriot-Watt graduate Sally Rouse is one of sixteen early career scientists to be made an EOL Rubenstein Fellow.
Industry Day to tackle risk in climate change

The UK”s leading environment, climate change and energy bodies will join specialists from Heriot-Watt University for an industry day.
Optoscribe celebrates spinning out

Optoscribe, the specialist in novel laser micro-manufacturing technology, has officially ‘spun out’ of Heriot-Watt University.
Heriot-Watt Community Football Club is born

Heriot-Watt University Football Club and Currie Star Football Club have combined to create Heriot-Watt Community Football Club.
Sports Scholar success

Sports Scholar Lisa Kearney has had a fantastic end to the year by finishing in the top five in six of her last seven Judo World Cup events.
Weather disruption updates

If you were unable to attend an exam because of travel disruptions caused by the weather, please contact your School Office for advice.

Heriot-Watt Industry Day to discuss risk mitigation

Leading environment, climate change and energy bodies will join Heriot-Watt academic experts to discuss the challenges of environmental risk
Anniversary celebrations finish with a bang

The University marked the end of its year long celebrations of 40 years of the Edinburgh campus with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Nicola Benedetti joins Heriot-Watt Honorary Graduates

The violinist Nicola Benedetti will join a list of distinguished representatives who will be awarded honorary degrees by Heriot-Watt.
New Head of the School of Life Sciences announced

Professor David Hopkins has been announced as the new Head of the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University.
Diving for a cause

A postgraduate research project will use the local community to collect information about whale sharks in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
SCHOLAR programme recognised with top education award

Heriot-Watt University’s SCHOLAR programme has been recognised for improving students online assessment in Higher Maths.

Rowing duo scoop title

Two Heriot-Watt students recorded the fastest time of the day to win the Men's Open Double Sculls title at the Inverness Small Boats Head.
Student receives Mott MacDonald bursary

Alex Hay has been awarded a Mott MacDonald Charitable Trust Bursary of £1,500 to support him through his electrical engineering degree.
Fashion Marketing students support Prince's Trust retail initiative

The George Davies Centre for Retail Excellence has once again supported The Prince's Trust's Get Into Retail scheme.
Centre for Finance and Investment launches with debate on inflation

The newly-formed Centre for Finance & Investment marked its official launch with an inaugural annual debate on inflation.
International Fashion Marketing students foster ties with Japan

International Fashion Marketing students organised a fashion show as part of Sakura Scotland's 'Sukottorando meets Scotland' event.
Heriot-Watt University students excel at Commonwealth Games

Students from Heriot-Watt University took part in the recent Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India.

Success for Dubai students and staff at Big Idea Start-Up Challenge

Students and staff from the School of Management & Languages in Dubai picked up three awards at the UAE Big Idea Start-Up Challenge 2010.
Students' initiative boosts employment opportunities

Mechanical engineering students are boosting their chances of gaining employment through a new, practical, skills-based initiative.
Chevron scholarships awarded to Heriot-Watt students

Ten Heriot-Watt students have been awarded Chevron Scholarships under the Chevron University Partnership Program (UPP).
Scientists meet at Orkney Campus to discuss marine renewables

Heriot-Watt University’s Orkney Campus hosted a meeting of marine scientists engaged in setting the research agenda in marine renewables.
Cashmere weaves new educational links

Cream of contemporary Scottish design showcased in China, thanks to a partnership between Heriot-Watt and Johnstons of Elgin.
Transport assessment reveals the true cost of European regulation

Transport assessment by Logistics Research Centre reveals major environmental and economic cost of imposing new European regulation on UK.

Honorary degree for first female British ambassador to Russia

To Russia with love: the first female British ambassador to the Russian Federeation is honoured with degree from Heriot-Watt University.
BSL:UPTAKE Knowledge Exchange Cafe wins Public Engagement Challenge

Heriot-Watt University’s BSL:UPTAKE project has won a prestigious academic award for their recent BSL Knowledge Exchange Cafe initiative.
Chemistry student wins Microsoft Research Award

Heriot-Watt student Therese Bergendahl has been awarded the Microsoft Research Award for the Best Computational Science Student
SFRA reaches final stages of Scottish Financial Enterprise Awards

The Scottish Financial Risk Academy has been short-listed for a prestigious award by Scottish Financial Enterprise.
Nobel Prize winner tours Heriot-Watt/SUPA nanoscience facility

Nobel Physics Laureate Professor Klaus von Klitzing toured a new a state-of-the-art electron beam lithography system at Heriot-Watt.
Economics students win outstanding achievement awards

Two undergraduate Economics students have been awarded the Lord Smith of Kelvin Prize and the Irene Adams Prize for 2010.

Converge Challenge winner recognised at awards ceremony

A lecturer at Heriot-Watt University has been awarded a £16,500 prize after winning a major competition aimed at entrepreneurial excellence.
State-of-the-art Postgraduate Centre officially opens

The Postgraduate Centre on Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Campus has been officially opened.
Heriot-Watt representative attends leadership forum in Shanghai

A Heriot-Watt representative recently attended a leadership forum in Shanghai to discuss efficient energy use strategies.
Scottish-Canadian philanthropist donates £1.3m to Heriot-Watt

Robert M Buchan, the Canada-based Scottish mining entrepreneur, philanthropist and Heriot-Watt graduate, is donating £1.3m to the University
Edinburgh Business School launches MBA scholarship programme in Africa

Edinburgh Business School is launching a massive scholarship scheme across Africa, giving people the opportunity to study its MBA programme.
European universities seek Heriot-Watt's knowledge transfer expertise

Heriot-Watt is hosting colleagues from universities in Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic to learn about knowledge transfer.

Interactive workshop on climate change proves to be a hit

An interactive workshop developed by researchers at the School of the Built Environment illustrates the impact of climate change.
Heriot-Watt recognised for excellence in research

Heriot-Watt has been been recognised by the European Commission for its commitment to supporting the career management of its researchers.
Psychology degree programme comes top

Heriot-Watt’s Psychology degree programme came top in a survey that measured student satisfaction with university courses.
Scientists debate large scale software verification

The recent VSTTE conference at Heriot-Watt debated the scientific challenges facing large scale software verification.
Heriot-Watt experts explore seas around Ullapool

Heriot-Watt marine biologists are exploring the seas around Ullapool to produce a survey of the area’s wildlife.
Heriot-Watt researcher awarded £1.1m grant

Dr Martin Paterson, Lecturer in Theoretical & Computational Chemistry, has been awarded a £1.1m grant from the European Research Council.

Save Our Sponges . . . they could save us

Valuable marine organisms that could have a major impact on the development of new medicines are under threat from deep sea fishing.
Physics summer school celebrates 50th anniversary at Heriot-Watt…

An internationally renowned summer school in physics has returned to Heriot-Watt this month.
Could urine be a source of renewable energy?

A research team at Heriot-Watt University is investigating whether urine could be used to create energy via new, low-cost fuel cells.
Student wins karate championship

Heriot-Watt student Calum Robb defended his world heavyweight title by taking gold at the World Wado Karate Championships in Japan.
Senior manager at Heriot-Watt University co-authors book

Heriot-Watt Director of Technology & Research Services, Gillian McFadzean, has co-authored a book entitled 'Technology Transfer 3'.
Portuguese Navy acquires software from Heriot-Watt spin-out SeeByte

The Heriot-Watt spin-out company SeeByte has announced the sale of smart software for unmanned underwater vehicles to the Portuguese Navy.

Graduate wins global award for brewing and distilling research

A Heriot-Watt graduate, Dr. Michaela Miedl, has won the 2009 Cambridge Prize of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD).
Heriot-Watt University achieves SWAN Charter award

Heriot-Watt University is one of 27 universities across the UK that has achieved a 2010 Award from the Athena SWAN Charter.
Pakistan flooding: advice for our staff and students

Heriot-Watt will do all we can to help to provide support to any of our students or members of staff who have been affected by the flooding.
Converge Challenge Elevator Pitch winner announced

A PhD student has won the Converge Challenge Elevator Pitch for his business plan idea on Smart Biosensors for Personalised Medicine.
Graduate wins prize for logistics research

Dr. Pietro Evangelista has won the James Cooper Memorial Cup for the best PhD on a logistics topic in the UK.
Green spaces investigated by Heriot-Watt researchers

Researchers at the School of the Built Environment have been working on a project to identify the green spaces in England’s urban areas.

Heriot-Watt researcher gives evidence to Parliament on migration

Dr Gina Netto attended the Scottish Parliament’s Equal Opportunities Commission to provide evidence on the media’s portrayal of migration.
Fiona Watson Memorial Fund recipient announced

Each year, the Fiona Watson Memorial Fund supports a student from the University to undertake an internship with the United Nations.
Leverhulme Trust awards £100,000 grant for chemistry research

Heriot-Watt University has been awarded a grant of £100,000 from the Leverhulme Trust.
Heriot-Watt University expands Dubai Campus to treble capacity

Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus is set to treble capacity and extend its course offering as part of a new £35m development.
Heriot-Watt partnership engineers future maritime success

BAE Systems signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Heriot-Watt University, and builds new partnerships in the maritime engineering field.
Design, science, engineering and sport among Heriot-Watt honorary…

Journalists, academics, the founder of Biba, and Britain's only 10th Dan judo expert feature among Heriot-Watt’s 2010 honorary graduates.

Recent immigration policy changes: information for students

Newly announced cap on work visas into the UK won't affect international students wishing to study at Heriot-Watt University.
Business Management students win Saltire Foundation Scholarships

Three undergraduate students from the School of Management and Languages have won Saltire Foundation Internships for 2010.
Partnership agreed between Borders Sport and Leisure Trust

A partnership between Borders Sport & Leisure Trust, Heriot-Watt University and Borders College will deliver a new health & fitness centre.
Graduate Fashion Show 2010

Heriot-Watt University's first combined Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show has been hailed a tremendous success.
Successful performance in the CIMA Global Business Challenge Competition

The School of Management & Languages Dubai team were runners-up in the UAE country final of the CIMA Global Business Challenge Competition.
UK science spotlights ocean acidification

Scientists at Heriot-Watt University are co-ordinating research into how climate change might affect biodiversity in our offshore waters.

Spirit of Heriot-Watt Awards

The winners of the Spirit of Heriot-Watt Awards 2010 have been announced at an event hosted by the Principal in the Postgraduate Centre and…
New research on stalking may be able to identify 'at risk' celebrities

New research carried by the School of Life Sciences could help identify which celebrities may be most at risk of attracting stalkers.
UK's largest ever research project into poverty and social exclusion is…

The UKs largest ever research project on poverty and social exclusion in the United Kingdom is launched today with the ultimate ambition of…
BBC Countryfile filming in Orkney

A BBC TV recording team headed by John Craven was in Orkney recently to film for the programme Countryfile, which was broadcast on 16 May.
Converge appoints Enterprise Fellow

Heriot-Watt’s working with industry initiative, known as the Converge project, has recently appointed an Enterprise Fellow, Mr Robert…
Converge Challenge 2010 expert panel announced

A product developer, a patent agent, an investor, a start-up advisor and an entrepreneur - all leading Scottish business figures - make up…

Student selected for British Universities rowing team

Heriot-Watt University student Iain Docwra has been selected to compete at the European Universities Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
Dubai students reach final of CIMA Global Business Challenge Competition

Heriot-Watt students have successfully reached the finals of the CIMA Global Business Challenge Competition.
Atos Origin awards MACS students

The IT services company Atos Origin visited the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences to judge a competition for third year students.
Seed of life wins photographic competition

Images of a transgenic plant, bacterial colonies and polarised light were the winners in Heriot-Watt University's annual photo competition.
Computer Science students win Adobe Edinburgh Prize for Animation

Two final year Computer Science students from Heriot-Watt University fought off competition to win the Adobe Edinburgh Prize for Animation.
Student wins Grazia and Swarovski Young Designer Award

Heriot-Watt student, Kimberly Alphonso, has won the Grazia/Swarovski Young Designer of the year competition.

Lecturer shortlisted for Impact Award

Tessa Padden, of Heriot-Watt’s Centre for Translation & Interpreting Studies, has been shortlisted for the 2010 Impact Awards.
Students triumph at Rowing Championships

Two Heriot-Watt students have picked up medals as the British University Rowing Championships, featuring over 2,000 students from across…
Students rise to the Pit Stop Challenge

Shell held a workshop for Petroleum Engineering students at Heriot-Watt University to help develop team management and leadership skills.
UAE schools business competition

The School of Management and Languages in Dubai recently hosted its first United Arab Emirates Business Challenge Inter-School Competition.
Air travel disruption

As a result of the disruption to air travel currently being experienced in the UK and beyond, some students overseas may find it difficult…
UK's first Financial Risk Academy to be established at Heriot-Watt

The Scottish Funding Council has awarded a £335,000 grant to Heriot-Watt University to establish The Scottish Financial Risk Academy.

Elevating business

A student from Heriot-Watt University won second prize in a recent Elevator Pitch competition in Iceland.
Clash of the nations kicks off in Edinburgh this week

The British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Home Nations competition will kick off in Edinburgh on 13 April 2010 with 600 student…
Heriot-Watt heroines scoop rugby prize

Rugby is not often associated with fancy dress but this was tackled by four Heriot-Watt University students at the recent Melrose Sevens.
Knowledge Transfer Scotland: Policy & Practice Conference 2010

The third annual Knowledge Transfer Policy and Practice Conference was attended by over 300 delegates from Scotland’s research community.
Students making waves

Life on the waves is bringing success to two rowers from Heriot-Watt University.
Heriot-Watt start ups win business awards

Two Heriot-Watt University start-up companies have been named outright winner and runner up for a special award in a national business…

Project sets out to find life on stars

A professor at Heriot-Watt University is to head up a major cross-European project having successfully secured £5.5million of funding.
Financial Times lists Heriot-Watt MBA programme as largest in the world

Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School MBA programme was listed as the largest in the world in the Financial Times' annual review.
Students' Association gets silver at environmental awards

Heriot-Watt's Students Association reached the silver standard at the Sound Environmental Impact Awards.
Model students compete at SBE

Civil engineering students took part in a model building competition run by the Institution of Structural Engineering (IStructE).
Flooding research from China

A lecture on flooding research in China was presented at Heriot-Watt University by Prof. Zhixian Cao of the School of the Built Environment.
Low carbon building research displayed in London

Research from Heriot-Watt University was showcased at an event about reducing CO2 emissions from homes held recently at Earls Court in…

Student sport to be showcased on Sky

Broadcaster Sky Sports will screen a 2010 British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships highlights show over Easter,…
Fashion on the edge

The first comprehensive fashion show for third year fashion technology students at the School of Textiles and Design was held recently.
Denim design scoops award for student

A competition to redesign the traditional denim jacket has been won by a student from Heriot-Watt University.
Students improve English language skills through volunteering

A new volunteering module is being offered this semester by the English section in the School of Management and Languages at Heriot-Watt…
Tea at Buckingham Palace

Representatives of the School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University were invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace.
Heriot-Watt student attends inaugural Global Leadership summit

A School of Management & Languages postgraduate student attended a key global leadership summit for young people in London.

Students run a Madonna Mile

Students and staff from Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles Design ran ‘Madonnas’ Mile’ to raise money for Sport Relief.
Dubai students create with style

Two students from Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus are among 8 finalists in the prestigious Swarovski Young Designer of the Year Award.
Marine energy project scoops prize

A marine energy project by school pupils in Orkney, supervised by Heriot-Watt University, wins a National Science & Engineering competition.
Marine energy leases for Orkney Islands

The Crown Estate recently announced 1.2GW of marine energy leases in Orkney waters and the wider Pentland Firth.
Karate kings win gold and set record

Heriot-Watt's Karate team won gold for the third successive year at the British Universities & Colleges Sport Karate Championships.
Making an IMPACT

Heriot-Watt University is taking part in IMPACT, an exhibition that explores the impact of pioneering science and engineering.

Inspirational fashion show boosts British Heart Foundation

A fashion show organised by students from Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Telford College raised around £2,000 for charity.
Moving in real time worlds

A team from Heriot-Watt University finished joint third in the Real Time Worlds computer programming competition at Abertay University.
Stalking research

A Senior Research fellow and forensic physiologist at Heriot-Watt University finds that the impact of stalking is not confined to victims.
Heriot-Watt University scientist to advise Scottish Government

Professor Julian Jones has been appointed to a specialist panel that advises the Scottish Government on science issues.
Heriot-Watt KTP is an award-winning partnership

Heriot-Watt and Caledonian Aerotech Ltd were recognised for their 'Award-winning Partnership' at the Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards.
Heriot-Watt student rolls into California to take on world

California will be a field of dreams this summer for a Heriot-Watt student who is taking part in the Junior Olympics.

Caterham Cars boss comes to Heriot-Watt University

Ansar Ali, Managing Director of Caterham Cars, gave the Inaugural Leadership Lecture at Heriot-Watt.
Outstanding student achievement award won by SBE student

Heriot-Watt University student Kathryn Gilchrist took the honours in this year’s Royal Town Planning Institute awards.
Heriot-Watt knowledge transfer project boosts firm profits

Postgraduate student Andreas Holter's web-based transport management system wins top prize at the Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards.
Multilingual debate attracts 1000 students from across UK

Nearly 1,000 pupils and students from schools and universities across the UK attend Heriot-Watt University debate on political apathy.
Students stage chic showcase at charity event

Talented Heriot-Watt students contribute to unique fashion show organised for the British Heart Foundation Scotland.
Heriot-Watt graduate designs for Oasis

Leading high street retailer, Oasis, has chosen a collection of hand-woven fabrics by Heriot-Watt graduate Claire McInally.

Heriot-Watt Professor gives ICE presidential address

Professor Paul Jowitt, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, delivers presidential address.
New Royal Society Fellows announced

Heriot-Watt University academics are among the new Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows.
Minister of Finance visits planning students

John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, recently visited Heriot-Watt University.
New University Secretary appointed at Heriot-Watt

Ann Marie Dalton has been appointed Heriot-Watt University Secretary, and will take up post in December 2010.
Heriot-Watt museum collections available online

Collections Trust and Scottish university museums announce a new partnership to make collections available online.
Heriot-Watt to lead Astrochemistry consortium

Heriot-Watt University is to lead a European-wide consortium to help early-stage astrochemistry researchers embark on their research careers

Heriot-Watt helps school pupils create Glam Metal brand

Staff from the School of Textiles and Design help pupils from secondary schools create their own Glam Metal brand.
Congratulations! - New Years Honours List 2010

Heriot-Watt alumni awarded honours in recent New Years Honours list
Fairtrade status celebrated by HWUSA

Heriot-Watt University Students' Association has been invited to Downing Street to clebrate Fairtrade success among universities.
Indo Scottish Workshop takes place in Bombay

Scottish Workshop held at Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay
Scholar picks up digital business award

Heriot-Watt learning and teaching resource wins digital business award
Heriot-Watt scientists deliver NPL quantum detector system

Heriot-Watt University scientists produce state-of-the-art single photon detector system for UK National Physical Laboratory.

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