Richard A. Williams

Principal & Vice Chancellor @ Heriot-Watt University commenting on: our astonishing global community, radical innovation, the arts. M-Schnauzer keeper!

[HWUNews @HWUNews]

Big thanks to @BBCScotlandNews for covering our #tartan design story:

https://t.co/0cbt5UdXeZ

#HeriotWattUni #fashion #textiles #design @HWU_SoTD

[Sir Geoff Palmer @SirGeoffPalmer]

Our Society’s Public Award…thanks to all for the support.

[Heriot-Watt University @HeriotWattUni]

🎙️ To celebrate #GlobalWattDay, Heriot-Watt is launching a new 10-epsidode podcast series, Shaping the Future, hosted by Chief Scientist @TSODonovan.

The first ep featuring @ProfRAWilliams and @HWUMalaysia's Prof. @MushtakAlAtabi is available now.

#SustainableHWU

[Heriot-Watt University @HeriotWattUni]

🎙️ Listen to a sneak preview of our new podcast Shaping the Future ahead of its Sunday launch to celebrate #GlobalWattDay.

Learn how our academics and senior leaders' work is changing the world and helping solve some of the most complex global challenges. 🌎

#SustainableHWU

[Richard A. Williams @ProfRAWilliams]

We were delighted to host The President and the First Lady @HeriotWattUni in Edinburgh as part of celebrating the award of an Honorary Doctorate to The President.’ What a pleasure to meet @MrsHichilema and learn about her work.

[Mutinta Hichilema @MrsHichilema]

What a 2024 we had!
Our many initiatives this year included:
✅️Kickstarting the #EndChildMarriage in🇿🇲campaign
✅️Commissioning the Mutinta Hichilema Autism & Special Needs Centre in Kabwe.
A few highlights from our year here.
Wishing you a successful & Happy #NewYear2025

[HWUNews @HWUNews]

Thanks to Project Scotland magazine for covering our upcoming Honorary Degree award to pioneering civil engineer Anusha Shah 🎓👏

Story here https://t.co/5nUqgpQ0b6

#HeriotWattUni #civilengineering @projectscot

https://t.co/TsjQCbV4Jb

[Heriot-Watt University Malaysia @HWUMalaysia]

📚🤝 Heriot-Watt University Malaysia proudly welcomed Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, during his first visit to Malaysia! Strengthening ties between Scotland and Malaysia through education and innovation.🌏

#HeriotWattMalaysia #UKEducation

[Heriot-Watt University @HeriotWattUni]

Congratulations to everyone who graduated from our @HWUMalaysia campus today. 🎓

We hope you had a great day filled with celebrations. 🎉

Don't forget to tag us in all your graduation pictures.

#HeriotWattUni #HWUGrads #ClassOf2023

[Oriam Scotland @Oriamscotland]

We are delighted to announce that 11 @heriotwattuni student athletes have been awarded Winning Students 100 Scholarship🏅

Hear from some of those athletes and find full list of recipients here on our website https://t.co/gDVNvxsmAK

[Dr Mark Hartl @M_Hartl]

Come and talk to me about #MarineScience at our #MSc open evening 22 November, 16:00-18:30 on our Riccarton Campus in #Edinburgh https://t.co/UllOzUXQ1W

[Mushtak Al-Atabi @MushtakAlAtabi]

5 years ago, I ran a programme called Fit for Future in Edinburgh to help young students discover their sense of purpose & articulate their Impact Statements. I was pleased to meet Khanyiso Mtwana & learn how transformational the work we did with her.

https://t.co/JMto6J44c8

[Theirworld @theirworld]

Calling all climate champions 🌍 We're seeking partners in Africa & India to join @‌Earth_Warriors_ Climate Education programme. This unique curriculum uses play-based, solutions-focused learning to teach young children about #ClimateChange. Apply now: https://t.co/AltCB6jRcY

[Converge @ConvergeC]

From start-ups to spinouts, we work with some of Scotland's most exciting university founders 🚀 If you're looking for inspiration, check out their stories here! https://t.co/jKV3x56vxW

[HWUNews @HWUNews]

Great interview today on @BBCRadioScot’s Good Morning Scotland with our chemical engineer Prof John Andresen on #sustainable #aviation fuel and green #flight paths ✈️

Listen here from 1:12:30 https://t.co/CN6nbAWWSH

Story here: https://t.co/0ed3GzTy2s

#SustainableHWU #COP29

[Heriot-Watt University @HeriotWattUni]

Did you know that the Watt in Heriot-Watt University comes from Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist James Watt?

This #NationalEngineeringDay, we've picked some of our favourite James Watt facts for you. ⚙

@RAEngNews @ThisisEng

#HeriotWattUnDid you know that the Watt in Heriot-Watt University comes from Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist James Watt?

This #NationalEngineeringDay, we've picked some of our favourite James Watt facts for you. ⚙

@RAEngNews @ThisisEng

#HeriotWattUnDid you know that the Watt in Heriot-Watt University comes from Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist James Watt?

This #NationalEngineeringDay, we've picked some of our favourite James Watt facts for you. ⚙

@RAEngNews @ThisisEng

#HeriotWattUni

[Oriam Scotland @Oriamscotland]

Following on from Scottish Women in Sport week, we spoke with some of our current sports scholars as they share their stories from getting started in their sport to the challenges and opportunities they’ve come across since ⚽️🥋🏉

Read full story here:
https://t.co/YLZyq4EeAr

[Heriot-Watt University Malaysia @HWUMalaysia]

We’re proud to host #MAPSA2024 at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Over two days, students explored ideas, shared research, and built skills under the theme "Psychology: Making an Impact." Thanks to Oasis Place & SDS Associates for their support.
#PsychologyMakingAnImpact

[Richard A. Williams @ProfRAWilliams]

Honoured to host this celebration @HeriotWattUni

[The FJSS Group @FjssGroup]

We are delighted to jointly host with @HeriotWattUni a special event to mark Black History Month and 100PLUS Black African-Caribbean personalities will be recognised and honoured for their great works @SirGeoffPalmer @AmosHaniff @scotgov @VSGWL @race_west @DefendWindrush

[Richard A. Williams @ProfRAWilliams]

Today, exactly 203 years since we opened our doors to provide life-changing education to working people in central Edinburgh, we launch our global fundraising campaign, Shaping Futures to build on our remarkable journey to positively impact our world. https://t.co/eOnG3wqtBi

[Oriam Scotland @Oriamscotland]

Fantastic news from @HeriotWattUni current scholar ⚽️