Shaping Futures Stories
Celebrating One Year of Shaping Futures
As we mark a year of Shaping Futures, we’re proud to share inspiring stories filled with advice, achievement, and the impact of possibility.
Stuart Brodie
From Heriot-Watt to OpenAI, Stuart Brodie found institutional support central to his experience. Now he pays it forward.
Gordon Reid
From a small village in Fife to global leadership, Gordon Reid now pays his success forward through the American Friends of Heriot-Watt.
Dr Ian Duncan
Driven by gratitude and a commitment to future generations, Dr Ian Duncan decided to pay it forward.
Teigs
2nd year Chemistry student, Teigs shares her journey to fulfilling her dream of becoming a scientist.
Shanzay
Shanzay was elated when she found out she’d been awarded the Royal Bank of Scotland Scholarship.
Oddi Aasheim
Oddi Aasheim happened upon a course at Heriot-Watt University that would greatly shape his career.
Beth A
Beth, a participant on the LEAPs program, shares her journey to fulfilling her dream of taking her chemistry degree into a brewing career.
Scholarship Recipient: Nabiha Unaishah
Nabiha shares her story of pursuing a degree in Accounting and Finance.
Case Study: Heriot-Watt Unlocked
The Heriot-Watt Unlocked booklet is creating early pathways into STEM and higher education for the next generation.
Heriot-Watt Alumni Magazine
Explore the latest issue of The Watt Magazine and read inspiring profiles of alumni who are making an impact around the globe.
How new graduates can help shape the future
Our graduating class is invited to leave their legacy on the Edinburgh campus, pay it forward by donating lab supplies and more, or share their story.
Panmure House partnership to deepen global dialogue on economic and social innovation
Heriot-Watt University announced a major boost to its mission of advancing global dialogue on economic and social progress through a renewed partnership with Baillie Gifford
Donor impact report
The generous contributions and commitment from more than 500 alumni and friends helped many students and progressed so many vital areas of research.
Case for support
Helping to support care-experienced learners get into and stay in education at any age or stage.
The Amphitheatre
You have a unique opportunity to be part of this landmark project by sponsoring a seat in The Amphitheatre.