Heriot-Watt Engage

Join us @ourdynamicearth this weekend and take a microscopic journey with researchers from Heriot-Watt University! Enjoy hands-on activities, meet some microorganisms and chat to the scientists who work with them on a day to day basis.

We're excited to announce that we're launching our Citizen's Advisory Network (CAN)! As part of this, we want to hear from YOU! Your voice is vital to helping us shape the future of health and care. Find out more at our info session: eventbrite.co.uk/e/citizens-adv… #CAN

Join us at Archerfield Walled Garden for a family festival of astronomical science! Dive into hands-on space-themed activities and uncover the fascinating science behind our solar system: ow.ly/n3w750VwIfw

We're back @ourdynamicearth until Sunday 20th April with an exhibition exploring the microscopic marine life that is crucial for the whole Earth🐡🪸 Drop-in to view this free, outdoor exhibition from 10am-6pm #science #exhibition

We can't wait to take part in @EdSciFest next week! Join us for a family day of fun and sustainability at @ourdynamicearth #science

We had a great day last week with our final AI and Robotics Youth Panel workshop exploring health and care research! This introduced the cohort to the Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies, which addresses significant global health challenges #healthandcare

We had a great Friday afternoon last week, hosting our second workshop with our AI & Robotics Youth Panel at The Bayes Centre. In this session we explored what AI means to young people, how they currently use it and how they feel about it across creativity and the future of work.

We were delighted to be hosted alongside artist Jen Collier as part of the Sustainability Team's Student Sustainability Forum. Jen worked with the students to explore approaches to convey sustainability messaging through creative methods #artsengagement

We were delighted to welcome our youth panel cohort to campus last week! We explored behind the scenes of labs at The National Robotarium. The youth panel members were introduced to various robots, learning about their applications across healthcare &society🤖 #AI #robotics

🤖OPPORTUNITY: Are you 16-18 and curious about #AI and #Robotics? Join our first Youth Panel to learn more about ongoing research! Exclusive tours: Access cutting-edge facilities like The National Robotarium & peak behind the scenes. Find out more: young.scot/get-involved/o…

As we enter December, we're getting excited about upcoming public engagement plans for 2025! In this video our Engagement Leads share reflections on our ongoing work, highlighting some of the collaborations we have been building with community partners: youtube.com/watch?v=GSG6p_…

Very inspiring engagement workshop with @YoungScot yesterday where we learnt a range of ways in which to effectively and equitably bring young people into research processes. Their team shared a variety of top tips for our researchers to think about in future engagement projects!

📢Last few spaces remaining! Join us this Saturday with @scottishbktrust for Bringing Deaf Stories to Life (BSL) for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children 📚 Join us for an afternoon of storytelling! Find out more and book your place: youtu.be/2ojI447Ij7s

.@HWEngage - Join Deaf Action for an afternoon of storytelling with Luigi Lerose, a Deaf children’s writer on 23rd November! whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/146656-b…

📚✨ Join us for a Deaf storytelling workshop with Luigi Lerose! 📍 Deaf Action, Edinburgh #BSLEvent #DeafCommunity #DeafStories #InclusiveStorytelling #ChildrenEvent #ScottishBookWeek #BookWeekScotland Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bringing-dea…

Calling all Heriot-Watt University researchers, students, and staff! The HW Engage Network is back for the new academic year! Join us monthly for workshops with expert guests, offering insights into public engagement methodologies. Find out more & book via HW Engage SharePoint

Coming up next week in Bo'ness Libray! Join us for some creative family fun in Falkirk #STEM #creative #FamilyFun

Expand your network at the next IAA Impact Festival! #iaafest24 Take part in a fast-paced networking session, facilitated by @skillfluence. Make new connections, share your ideas for impactful projects and uncover collaboration opportunities. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/iaa-impact-f…

🚀Help Shape Quantum Tech's Future! Heriot-Watt University is interested in your views on Quantum Technology✨ Take our survey for a chance to win a £50 voucher: online1.snapsurveys.com/5ym8eg?Q0=1 #QuantumTech #Innovation #Science #PublicEngagement

Prof Robert Thomson of our Global Research Institute in #HealthAndCareTechnologies was interviewed on @bbcworldservice about the u-CARE project, which uses deep UV light for precision surgery. Listen here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c… #HeriotWattUni #MedTech #innovation