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Introduction to
Heriot-Watt
University
Gerry Toner
Where is Heriot-Watt ?
Edinburgh
Scotland’s place in the world
Scotland’s place in the world
Scotland’s place in the world
Scotland’s place in the world
Edinburgh – the capital city
Six major cities
Four major airports
The UK consists of
4 countries
Northern
Ireland
England
Wales
Scotland
SCOTLAND
Scotland has a unique, cultural identity
Cosmopolitan cities and breathtaking scenery
Population of 5 million
Devolved parliament since July 1999 with power
over areas such as education
Hospitable, friendly people
Good transport links (London, Amsterdam,
Copenhagen, Paris, Frankfurt, Helsinki)
History of research and inventions from ScotlandScotland has a long tradition of innovation and research. You may be surprised to learn that all of the following were invented by Scots:
Golf:……………………………………………………..Merchants of St. Andrews
Penicillin:……………………………………………….Alexander Fleming
Pneumatic Tyre:……………………………………….Robert William Thomson
Pedal Bicycle:………………………………………..Kirkpatrick MacMillan
Fingerprinting:…………………………………………Henry Faulds
Anaesthetic:……………………………………………Sir James Young Simpson
Decimal Point:…………………………………………John Napier
Postage Stamp:………………………………………..James Chalmers
The first cloned mammal “Dolly the Sheep”:…….Edinburgh University
History of research and inventions from ScotlandScotland has a long tradition of innovation and research. You may be surprised to learn that all of the following were invented by Scots:
Bank of England:……………….……..William Paterson
Steam Engine:…………………………James Watt
Fax Machine: ………………………….John Logie Baird
Television:……………………………..John Logie Baird
Telephone:……………....……………..Alexander Graham Bell
Radar:…………………………..………Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt
Video Recorder:…………….….……. John Logie Baird
Hypodermic Needle:………………….Alexander Wood
…as well as the lawn mower, Harvard University, the bank overdraft,
colour photography, the photocopier, the electric light, antiseptic and
many other innovations.
Scottish Education
International reputation of Scottish Universities
Scotland ranks third in the world for research
Rigourous quality assessment of teaching and research
Welfare support network
Long tradition of welcoming international students
Ancient and new universities
City and campus locations
Scotland has fourteen universities
Stirling
Glasgow
Strathclyde
Paisley
Glasgow
Caledonian
Aberdeen
Robert
Gordon
Dundee
Abertay
St. Andrews
Edinburgh
Napier
Queen
Margaret
Heriot-Watt
University
Edinburgh
(Capital City
of Scotland)
Edinburgh
Airport
Heriot-Watt
University
Edinburgh Campus
Scotland
England
and Wales
Varied landscapes
The City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
Capital city of Scotland
Cultural, political,
financial centre of
Scotland
Student city with four
universities and 30,000
students
Main tourist destination
11 major annual
festivals
And some famous faces…
History
8th oldest HE institution in the UK
founded in 1821 as the very first Mechanics Institute
Granted University status in 1966
an early pioneer of equal opportunities, welcoming female students in 1869 (20 years ahead of other universities!)
Commemorating two champions of
Scottish commerce, education and
technology:
What’s in a name ?
• James Watt the great 18th century
Scottish engineer and pioneer of steam
power
• George Heriot, financier to King James
A tradition of education
Heriot-Watt University through the ages
Heriot-Watt University through the ages
6,894 students on campus
56% Scotland 15% rest of UK13% EU countries
16% overseas (non-EU)
10,658 students on external
courses
4 campuses:
Edinburgh Campus – centre for most activities
Scottish Borders Campus – Galashiels
Orkney Campus– Stromness
Dubai, UAE
Some statistics !
The Edinburgh Campus
The Edinburgh Campus
The BuiltEnvironment
14% Engineering & Physical Sciences
25%
Life Sciences9%
Mathematical& Computer
Sciences18%
PetroleumEngineering
2%
Management & Languages24%
Textiles & Design
7%
On-Campus Students
EdinburghBusinessSchool
1%
TOTAL: 6, 894
Stereotypes
When you visit Scotland, we hope you’ll see some of this….
So…
….....but not meet
anyone like this !!!