The Official Bluesky account of Heriot-Watt University. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design. https://www.hw.ac.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3mgp3yslzxs2zSolar panels' performance can be hit by dust, dirt and even bird droppings. Heriot-Watt scientists have worked with colleagues in India and China to develop a new self-cleaning coating. Read more: tinyurl.com/5a8epktz #solarpanels #pv #solarindustry10 Mar 2026 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgp3yslzxs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3mctxqxlw7226As we celebrate the positive impact of our global Heriot-Watt community, we’re proud to announce the creation of a new international scholarship to support women from Sub-Saharan Africa. More info: lnkd.in/eRVjC-_P #HeriotWattUni20 Jan 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mctxqxlw7226https://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3mccp532ql22bNew research shows Scotland’s progress in ending communal night shelters for emergency accommodation is under threat. The study highlights the harm caused by shared air shelters and shows that alternatives are achievable. lnkd.in/enbrNsPP #HeriotWattUni #Homelessness #HousingPolicy13 Jan 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccp532ql22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3mb73lyx4fc2bWe’re extremely proud to share that Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, our Deputy Principal for Global Sustainability, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours list 2026 for her services to Low Energy Technologies. shorturl.at/VNlSf #HeriotWattUni30 Dec 2025 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb73lyx4fc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3madhezaass2bScientists are creating the first-ever 3D movies of black holes. The work combines world-leading black hole imaging expertise with cutting-edge UK-developed AI. A huge step forward for world science. 👏 Read more: lnkd.in/eXRvfamF #HeriotWattUni @kazuakiyama.bsky.social19 Dec 2025 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3madhezaass2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lxu524gmvs2uOur Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard A. Williams, CBE FREng FTSE FRSE, has announced he will retire in September 2026 after more than a decade of distinguished leadership. Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf #HeriotWattUni02 Sep 2025 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxu524gmvs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lxeraevokk2sImagine glasses that can supercharge hearing. 👓 That’s exactly what Heriot-Watt engineers are creating, using lip-reading technology, AI, and 5G to cut through background noise in real time, even in the busiest environments. Read more: shorturl.at/N02Fg #AI #HearingLoss27 Aug 2025 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxeraevokk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lrihalwhe222It is with great sadness that we share the news that our esteemed Chancellor and renowned humanitarian, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer OBE, has died.  Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.   #HeriotWattUni13 Jun 2025 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrihalwhe222https://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lqrtq5v6322uWe enjoyed an explosion of colour and one-of-a-kind designs at this year’s School of Textiles and Design Degree Show. 🪡🧵 Check out the inspiring work by our graduating students across fashion, textiles, and design. 🌟 #HeriotWattUni04 Jun 2025 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqrtq5v6322uhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lpqpm24tnk2rNew research: Heriot-Watt's Prof Bill Sanderson & @roslininstitute.bsky.social have developed a non-invasive test for a deadly oyster parasite—using oyster poo. A game-changer for conservation & aquaculture biosecurity. tinyurl.com/3m24vh6m 📸 Dr Tim Bean #Oysters #MarineRestoration22 May 2025 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqpm24tnk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lnzfma4sp224Congratulations to our textile design students, whose new design ideas for Shetland wool won prizes and commendations from Shetland wool broker Jamieson & Smith 🐑🐏 More here: tinyurl.com/yxum23m8 #HeriotWattUni30 Apr 2025 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzfma4sp224https://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lnzekylef22jLovely pics. ☀️ #HeriotWattUni [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2025 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzekylef22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3llr7mx2rhc2nA fantastic day at the Sports Union Watt Cup last week.🏆 Congratulations to the Blue Team who took the win, which came down to the final fixture, with the day ending 15-14.💙 #HeriotWattUni01 Apr 2025 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3llr7mx2rhc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lkv6iv66tk2cIntroducing our new Future Shapers Scholarship. 📈 These high value scholarships are designed to help us invest in the future of students who want harness the power of research to help solve real-world issues. Learn more: shorturl.at/FbVHw #HeriotWattUni21 Mar 2025 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkv6iv66tk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lkb3yeguus2kA UK study shows digitalisation in healthcare, housing & energy can marginalise minoritised ethnic communities. Poor design & lack of support deepen inequalities: tinyurl.com/3bwkk7h3 PRIME developed solutions & free digital tools. www.primecommunities.online #HeriotWattUni13 Mar 2025 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkb3yeguus2khttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3ljzxrd5cp22sHeriot-Watt Chancellor, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer, has been named recipient of the Fletcher of Saltoun Awards, receiving the Award for Public Life from The Saltire Society of Scotland. 👏 Read more: tinyurl.com/yck6up3a #HeriotWattUni10 Mar 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljzxrd5cp22shttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3ljrr7pefyk2mWow. 👏👏 Huge congratulations to our Football Scholar, Barney Stewart, who scored his first goal for Falkirk FC on Monday after signing his first professional contract with them last year. #HeriotWattUni07 Mar 2025 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljrr7pefyk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3ljproaqcqs2mHeriot-Watt University wishes a Ramadan Kareem to all those in our global University community who celebrate. ☪️ #HeriotWattUni #Ramadan06 Mar 2025 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljproaqcqs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/heriotwattuni.bsky.social/post/3lhguttebc22tExciting new initiative with The Scottish Government offering graduates a new work and study pathway to help gain real-life experience. 👷 Learn more. 👇 #HeriotWattUni [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Feb 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:ruc34iy364duoj7nbsduckoj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhguttebc22t