Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus brings high quality British education within easy reach of both undergraduate & postgraduate students in Gulf and beyond.
We’re moving to a brand new state-of-the-art campus in central Dubai in January 2021. This will give our students direct access to all that this wonderful, futuristic city has to offer at the Knowledge Park; the beating heart of industry and education.
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@TECOMGroupDubai
Join “The Experience of Studying & Applying Coaching Psychology” webinar taking place on 8th of November 2022 and learn about the opportunities to apply coaching knowledge and skills in the workplace and potential career paths.
To register, please visit:
Join us for our upcoming coaching lab panel discussion where our expert speakers from two of the biggest coaching bodies, ICF and EMCC, and the director of the HWU Coaching Lab discuss the relevance of research for the coaching profession and the future of coaching research. To
Join us for our upcoming Q&A information session led by Dr Lucy Bolton, Programme Director for the MSc Business Psychology programmes at Heriot-Watt University Dubai.
@Lubol22
will provide an overview of our postgraduate psychology programmes, and will cover the programmes
Paper submissions are closing on September 20th, 2023 for the upcoming 101st International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development, titled "Roadmap to NetZero Economies and Businesses."
Facilitate dialogue, disseminate research, and exchange ideas to accelerate
We were incredibly honoured to host His Majesty King Charles III at our campus today. The King visited our CleanTech exhibition and spoke to British entrepreneurs who were showcasing their innovative climate solutions at the exhibition.
He later heard outcomes from a CEO
Depending on where you stand in your academic journey, Global College Dubai offers a range of foundation Degree Entry Programmes that will bridge the gap between your school qualifications and the demands of a university degree. Learn more:
Imagine a future where you're equipped with the knowledge and skills demanded by today's dynamic job market, where you find yourself exploring exciting career paths and contributing to positive change in the world. It all begins with the right foundation, and Global College Dubai
We were honoured to welcome the First Minister of Scotland,
@HumzaYousaf
, to our campus today. He was accompanied by Scottish entrepreneurs and addressed the gathering over a business breakfast. He later visited the CleanTech exhibition at the Heriot-Watt Climate Hub and met with
At Global College Dubai, our foundation Degree Entry Programmes have been carefully crafted to provide you with a strong academic foundation, while equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in university and beyond.
We're excited to help you get on the path of building your future with us. Global College Dubai understands where the world is going and provides a nurturing environment to prepare you for the transformations of tomorrow. Apply now:
This is what an eventful day at the
@expo2020dubai
looked like for
#HWUDubai
. Our academics and staff supported
#STEM
events at the stunning
@UKPavilion2020
and hosted our ever-popular Engineer for a Day workshop for participants of all ages in partnership with
@rafredarrows
.
We are extremely pleased to be awarded a 5 star rating by the KHDA for the second year in the 2020 KHDA Higher Education Classification developed in partnership with QS.
#HWUDubai
Thank you
@ForbesME
for featuring our University as the Best University in the Middle East! We are proud to have been selected as the Best Institution in the region in recognition for our high quality British Education.
#ForbesHigherEducation
#BestUniversity
#HWUD
#Dubai
With developments in fields such as autonomous driving, healthcare, and manufacturing, there is a growing demand for experts in robotics and autonomous systems. Our BEng in Robotics, Autonomous, and Interactive Systems gives you the skills needed to tackle the industry.
#HWDubai
It was a pleasure to host HRH Prince Edward at
@HWUDubai
. The students and staff were delighted showcase their work and achievements.
#TrulyGlobal
#RoyalVisit
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Heriot-Watt University has developed an approach to learning called Responsive Blended Learning. This approach will ensure you can begin – and complete – the academic year on schedule, wherever you may be in the world.
Our warmest congratulations to Prof
@TSODonovan
, who will start a new role as Head of the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) from January 1.
He will remain as Associate Head of
@HWUD_EPS
.
See here for information on IMPEE:
As we officially open doors to our brand-new campus today, we are ready to serve our diverse student body of nearly 4000 students representing over 105 nationalities. Welcome to our campus of the future!
Read all about it here -
#HWUDubai
#NewHWDcampus
Congratulations to Dr
@MehdiNazarinia
, who has been appointed as the new Global EPS Director of Academic Quality.
Dr Mehdi joined us in Dubai in 2012, is a key member of the management group and has led
@HWUD_EPS
Learning and Teaching for the last three years.
2019 has seen some tremendous achievements for Heriot-Watt Dubai and we are still pleased that we were awarded Best University in the Middle East by Forbes and rated 5 stars by KHDA!
#HWUDubai
We were pleased to welcome Ivan McKee, Scotland’s Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, to our campus in Dubai Knowledge Park. We discussed how we could jointly work towards accelerating the sustainability agenda in the UK and the UAE.
Delighted to announce promotion of
@MehdiNazarinia
and Hind Zantout to
#professor
, the highest academic rank a university can bestow on a faculty member for their contributions, and critical to maintaining world-class quality education so that students can benefit. Congrats!
The wait is almost over. Here’s our first look into the new
#HWUDubai
campus! We are excited to be moving to the most-awaited, innovative, and futuristic new campus in Dubai Knowledge Park. Stay tuned for a detailed view of each corner.
#HWUDubai
#MyNewHWDcampus
#HeriotWatt200
Explore how our globally recognised degrees can help you kickstart your career. Meet our staff and Discover watt’s next for you at our Open Day on the 4th of March 2023. Register here:
Having spent 17 years as an entrepreneur before moving into higher education, Provost and Vice-Principal
@HeatherMcG_hwud
is passionate about supporting women in entrepreneurship. Hear what she has to say about entrepreneurship and why women entrepreneurs should be celebrated.
Heriot-Watt University Dubai celebrated the graduation of its 10,000th student this year, since its opening in January 2005. To mark this milestone, we presented an award to Dr.Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of the KHDA.
#HWUDubai
Develop the skills of the future as an engineer with Heriot-Watt University. Our undergraduate Engineering programmes engage students with experiential learning through projects and industry visits to help students understand real-world applications.
We are honoured to announce His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, will take on the position as Chair of the Board for the University’s visionary research hub, the Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction
@cescdubai
.
A BIG congratulations to our students Priscilla Jaichandran, Tanishi Mathur and Alka Sathyan for being named Overall Winners of the EEG Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition.
They spoke so eloquently on Resource Efficiency and Climate Change. Superb work!🌍👏
The excitement is real and our new campus is finally ready to welcome our students and staff! Take a look at some of our favorite spots around the campus.
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#MyNewHWDcampus
#HeriotWatt200
A dedicated hub for the Student Council and PhD students, enhanced social learning spaces and flexible classrooms are just some of the new facilities coming to our brand new state-of-the-art campus in central Dubai in 2021
@KHDA
@BDP_com
@TECOMGroupDubai
#GloballyConnected
A big thank you to our wonderful Principal
@ProfRAWilliams
for specially coming all the way to Dubai to launch
#Strategy2025
. We are truly excited to see all the wonderful opportunities that our new Strategy promises to bring about!
#myHWUstory
#HWUDubai
Enrol into our MSc Digital Leadership programme at
@EBS_Global
starting September 2022. Enhance your career with a postgraduate degree in Digital Leadership in this era of digital transformation.
To learn more about our programme visit:
Marhaba! JAMES WATT IS IN DUBAI! He was seen yesterday evening exploring the plans for our brand new campus! Keep an eye out to find out where he’s actually headed!
#WheresWatt
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2019 has been very special for us as we celebrated being the only university in the UAE to light up the world’s tallest building - The Burj Khalifa!
#lightshow
#BurjKhalifa
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We were pleased to welcome
@ProfRAWilliams
, our Principal and Vice-Chancellor to
#HWUDubai
. During his visit, our staff and students had an insightful experience exchanging valuable thoughts on Heriot-Watt’s values and bicentenary accomplishments.
#HeriotWattUni
If you are a woman & want to reach for the stars, our Provost
@HeatherMcG_hwud
has some sound career advice for you. Based on her own experiences and successes in life, here are her top tips for women wanting to give themselves the best chance of career success. Happy
#IWD2023
Our guests were truly impressed with the innovative design and dynamic atmosphere of learning at the new
#HWUDubai
campus. It was a pleasure to host the senior management team of
@gems_daa
Dubai American Academy for a campus tour yesterday.
#MyNewHWDcampus
#heriotwatt200
We are delighted to announce 13 new programmes at our campus this year. We are always proud of the exceptional teaching at our university and we pride ourselves in our expanding expertise. Visit us at GETEX from the 17th to the 19th and learn all about our new programmes!
Exciting news!
@Hassam87
, Assistant Professor and Director of Studies in Architectural Engineering, has been nominated for the 2020 MENA Green Building Awards for the Green Building Research category.
Fingers crossed for the results on 18 November🤞
#MENAGBAwards
Extremely proud to announce that our Alumni Ahmad Kattan won the 1st Prize for ROCA Master Challenge in Barcelona representing UAE. Ahmad also won awards for Best Sketch, Best Presentation, and Best Project. Congratulations Ahmed! Truly a spectacular win.
#HWUDubai
The students and staff in architecture and design were honored to welcome HRH The Prince Edward and
@intaward
Secretary General John May to
@HWU_EGIS
.The students presented
@ORAhouse
,a student built renewable house as part of the Solar Decathlon Project.
@TheRoyalFamily
@johnccmay
•HRH Prince Edward and John May, Secretary General of
@intaward
, met with
@HeriotWattUni
students and staff and toured the University’s cutting edge departments of engineering, architecture and the School of Textiles and Design.
#TrulyGlobal
#RoyalVisit
We are proud to share a story on one of our Architectural Engineering graduates, Pooja Ganatra as she shares her experiences and how she is helping to shape the world of engineering. To read more on her story click the link below.
#HWUDubai
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum presenting the award to Prof Bryn Jones and Raymi Van Der Spek for the Second Place for Mobility Management during the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport at the Sheikh Maktoum Hall
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We held our Degree Show on the 1st of May showcasing exhibitions from our Fashion, Fashion Marketing & Retailing and Interior Design student along with a Salon Runway of Year 3 and 4 students. Check out the highlights.
#HWUDubai
#Transform19
Join us for our upcoming MBA information session and learn how our MBA programmes can help you enhance your professional profile in an organization.
The session is also an opportunity to speak to our Global Director of MBA Programmes and our MBA advisors to help answer your
Big congrats to our student Nithin and his mentor Dr. Soori on receiving 3rd place in the Xplore New Automation Awards 2018! Their project was selected out of the 150 submissions from 34 countries and made it all the way to Top 3!
#HWDUC
#HWU
#SustainabilityIsCool
Thrilled that for the 3rd year running
@HWUDubai
has been rated a 5 star University in by the
@KHDA
! Our facilities, the safe return to campus, new programmes, our presence at
@expo2020dubai
and our focus on graduate employability are some of the reasons for this achievement!
Did you know, a kettle inspired James Watt to invent a steam engine! Join
@thewattclub
in celebrating James Watt's 284th birthday by sharing a steaming cup of tea with your friends. Happy Global Watt Day!
#HWDubai
#Justaddsteam
May this special day bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone. Heriot-Watt University wishes you and your family a blessed Eid!
عيد مبارك#
#HWUDubai
#EidAlAdha
#Dubai
#UAE
We are pleased to invite you to the coaching lab upcoming panel discussion “Coaching’s contribution to global sustainable development” where four expert panelists; Eve Turner, Ivan Yong, Louise Lambert and Stuart Pickles will provide thought-provoking insights and practical
UAE has launched the first Artificial Intelligence strategy (AI), marking a new level of innovation built on Smart Government. As this strategy continues to grow, Heriot-Watt launches a new Artificial Intelligence program. in line with the current economic climate.
@HeriotWattUni
It was an honour to host these incredibly hardworking and ambitious graduands from
#Zambia
. Sponsored by
@scotgov
@ScotGovID
the MBA scholars celebrated their graduation today and are now poised for a successful future. We wish them much luck. You make us proud!
We are extremely pleased to present the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering to His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi.
A 37-year veteran in the energy industry, Mr. Al Falasi spearheads ENOC Group’s business strategy and operational excellence.
Congratulations to the students at
@HWUDubai
Dubai for winning first place in the Student Sustainability Challenge at the Society of Petroleum Engineers International Conference and Exhibition.
#HWUDC
#mydubai
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We are so proud to inform you that
@HWUDubai
has been placed on second rank for Mobility Management at the Dubai Awards for Sustainable Transport! Many congratulations to the team!