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Heriot-Watt University

University information
NameHeriot-Watt University
Established1966 - granted University Status by Royal Charter
1821 - School of Arts of Edinburgh
TypePublic university
ChancellorBaroness Greenfield
PrincipalProfessor Steve Chapman
Chairman of CourtLord Penrose
Staff450
Students10225
Under graduates5,315
Post graduates5,245
CityEdinburgh
CountryScotland
Other campusesGalashiels
Stromness
Dubai
Websitehttp://www.hw.ac.uk/

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Heriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer.

Founded as the School of Arts of Edinburgh in 1821, Heriot-Watt is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom. The institution received its university charter in 1966 and is currently ranked 4th among the top five universities in Scotland.3

Originally based in the centre of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University now has four campuses. The main campus is located in Riccarton in the Currie area on the outskirts of the city. Satellite campuses are located in Galashiels in the Borders (Scottish Borders Campus, formerly the Scottish College of Textiles), Stromness (Orkney campus) and most recently in Dubai Academic City (Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus). Moreover, the Orkney Campus in Stromness is home to The International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT) which is part of Heriot-Watt University's Institute of Petroleum Engineering. There is also a wide network of over 60 Approved Learning Partners, in over 30 countries, such as Tomsk Polytechnic University [http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/single.htm?ipg=10134 in Tomsk.

The Annual Statistics publication (2006/07) shows that the University has a total population of 17,700 students, full-time, part-time and distance and supported learning around the world. Of these 10,700 are on international programmes, including the MBA programme and those studying through one of 60 Approved Learning Partners worldwide. Heriot-Watt has around 7,000 on-campus students in Scotland, more than a quarter of whom are from outside the UK. Approximately 10,000 students from 150 countries worldwide are currently studying on international programmes .

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3.78 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Scottish Vienna Horns live in concert, playing Bach Prelude and Fugue, conducted by Tim Barrett. Filmed live on the 8th December 2009 at Heriot-Watt University. This extract is on YouTube by kind permission of the University Musician in Residence, Steve King MBE. Concert details: John Archer Memorial Concert Orff - Carmina Burana Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Bach Aus tiefer Noth Bach Prelude and Fugue in A Minor for 8 Horns Choir and Orchestra James Watt Centre, Heriot-Watt University The overall event was conducted and organised by Steve King MBE Musician in Residence Heriot-Watt University
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Heriot-Watt University increases course portfolio by 25% - AME Info Tweet this news
AME Info---Heriot-Watt University- is increasing its programme portfolio by 25% this September in line with its move to the new state-of-the-art campus. The new programmes being added include some exciting firsts for the region such as Business Psychology - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:00:24 GMT+00:00
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Edinburgh Evening News--A RETIRED Nasa space shuttle astronaut is visiting -Heriot-Watt University- this week to promote science and technology studies. Dr Bonnie J Dunbar, who is also former president and chief executive of The Museum of Flight in Seattl - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:03:01 GMT+00:00
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GulfNews--Professor Ammar Kaka, Vice-Principal at -Heriot-Watt University-, Dubai believes the incoming visa regulations will not have much of an effect on students at the Dubai campus of the Scottish university. "While current students at the Du - Date : Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:16:51 GMT+00:00
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Borders Today--As a retired maths and science lecturer at -Heriot-Watt University- in Galashiels, this native of Ormiston in East Lothian backed up his passion for archaeology with a keen scientific mind and made some notable finds, including the first Ro - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:17:21 GMT+00:00
Happiness works for accountants - Selkirk Today Tweet this news
Selkirk Today--The accolade, developed in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, was presented to managing director Jim Stark at a ceremony held at the joint -Heriot Watt University-/Borders College Scottish Borders campus in Galashiels. ... - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:47:56 GMT+00:00
Glam it up at The Greenyards - Borders Today Tweet this news
Borders Today--The line-up at The Greenyards saw students and models from -Heriot Watt University- modelling 70's-style garments that were 'up-cycled' from charity shops - and which have been shown at two shows in Edinburgh and the Heriot W - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:28:59 GMT+00:00
Heriot-Watt lecturer Roger Gray's death suspicious - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--Mr Gray worked as a lecturer in statistics at -Heriot-Watt University- for 40 years. He retired from full-time work at the end of September 2007 but continued to work for Heriot-Watt on a part-time basis. A -Heriot-Watt University- spokeswoman s - Date : Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:44:24 GMT+00:00
Miller wins £10m Heriot Watt student digs job - Construction Enquirer Tweet this news
Construction Enquirer--Miller Construction has won the final contract linked to the expansion of the -Heriot-Watt University- in Scotland. The firm will build student accommodation block at the Scottish Borders complex in Galashield. The project will prov - Date : Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:21:02 GMT+00:00
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East Lothian Courier--Robb and Wylie were part of a four-man -Heriot Watt University- team which swept all before them in the 'Male Team' event - all the more impressive since their lack of a fifth player meant they instantly conceded one match - Date : Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:12:05 GMT+00:00
Local round-up: Fundraising gig in aid of MS Society - Scotsman Tweet this news
Scotsman--Students from -Heriot-Watt University- are organising a gig to raise funds for the MS Society Scotland. The night of entertainment on April 6 will feature performances from bands including My Tiny Robots, Ghost Ride the Whip and Chris Hunter, .. - Date : Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:06:29 GMT+00:00

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