Heriot-Watt University

New Centre for Doctoral Training launched to nurture next generation of net zero leaders

Management

New Centre for Doctoral Training launched to nurture next generation of net zero leaders

New £18m Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures backed by Heriot-Watt University, Imperial College London, and universities of Bath and Sheffield

clock 11 April 2024 • 2 min read
Study reveals how whisky distilleries could brew up green hydrogen

R&D

Study reveals how whisky distilleries could brew up green hydrogen

Treating around one billion litres of global distilling industry wastewater could cut green hydrogen's 'extensive freshwater footprint', research from Heriot-Watt University finds

clock 04 January 2024 • 3 min read
Universities are the engine that can turn COP28 words into actions

Management

Universities are the engine that can turn COP28 words into actions

Academic institutions can act as trusted and independent partners in the drive to meet net zero targets, writes Heriot-Watt University professor Gillian Murray

clock 29 November 2023 • 6 min read
'Ground-breaking': Wireless charging e-vans hit the road in Edinburgh

Automotive

'Ground-breaking': Wireless charging e-vans hit the road in Edinburgh

Trial set to test real-world capabilities of vans which developers claim can charge up in less than 30 minutes without the use of any cables

clock 26 August 2021 • 4 min read
Glenmorangie restores oyster reef to clean up distillery waste and store CO2

Biodiversity

Glenmorangie restores oyster reef to clean up distillery waste and store CO2

The sustainable oyster reef in Dornoch Firth will help to purify the water and could act as a carbon store

clock 18 August 2021 • 2 min read