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Intro to the University Victoria Wilson

Intro to the University Victoria Wilson. Scotland. Scotland’s place in the world. Scotland’s place in the world. Edinburgh. Scotland is home to:. What’s in a name ?. Commemorating two champions of Scottish commerce, education and technology:.

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Intro to the University Victoria Wilson

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  1. Intro to the University Victoria Wilson

  2. Scotland

  3. Scotland’s place in the world

  4. Scotland’s place in the world Edinburgh

  5. Scotland is home to:

  6. What’s in a name ? Commemorating two champions of Scottish commerce, education and technology: • George Heriot, financier to King James • James Watt the great 18th century Scottish engineer and pioneer of steam power

  7. Scotland England and Wales Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh (Capital City of Scotland) Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus

  8. Schools Undergraduate and Postgraduate Life Sciences(biological sciences, food sciences, sports sciences) Management & Languages(accountancy, finance, economics, management, languages) Engineering & Physical Sciences(chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering) Mathematical & Computer Sciences(pure and applied maths, actuarial maths and statistics, computer science) The Built Environment (civil engineering, construction management, urban studies) Textiles & Design (textile technologies, fashion design) Postgraduate Edinburgh Business School (MBA/DLA) Institute of Petroleum Engineering (oil and gas extraction/technologies, renewable energy, carbon capture and storage)

  9. Academic life Quality education – high rankings for teaching and research Regular seminars by representatives from industry Lots of feedback by staff so you can learn and improve your performance Outward industrial visits Outward field trips

  10. Beautiful Campus

  11. Campus & facilities Beautiful campus (380 acres of parkland) 10 km from city centre Safe and secure campus with 24/7 security staff All facilities on campus - Lecture halls, seminars, laboratories - Shops, places to eat - Bank - Health Centre (doctors and dentists) - Students’ Union - Library - Careers Advisory Service (work opportunities) - State of the art sports facilities - Regular bus connections to Edinburgh

  12. Accommodation • 1600 rooms Edinburgh Campus • 200 rooms Borders Campus • Priority to students coming to the University for the first time • Private accommodation • Lodgings/Homestay

  13. Contact Details Victoria Wilson International Recruitment Officer Heriot-Watt University Tel: +44 (0)131 451 3630 Email: v.m.wilson@hw.ac.uk

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