Take a look at some of our highlights from the past year
Check out what the FTO's have been up to this month
Watch how the inaugural GEDI Summit went
Put this date in your diary!
Our Freshers’ Rep applications are now open and we want YOU to apply!
Read how Scott has helped the NUS #fightingforstudents campaign
How we celebrated International Women's Day at Heriot-Watt
Find out about how the election results went down on Friday
The Student Union Oscars are back and better than ever!
An update on the services that run to Campus.
The Irish Spirit is coming to you!
Our new pre-loved clothing store is now open!
A guide to elections for voters!
How to help deal with chronic illness
We take safe sex seriously
Get up to date with Academic Congress!
We promise we don't bite!
All the ways we've been representing you in January
Consider these myths... BUSTED!
Everything you need to know about the Student Elections in March
Don't miss out this winter!
Following the new policy, the Student Union will provide period products for anyone who needs them!
Everything you need to know about the hardship fund
The Student Union's stance on industrial action
Learn what's, what with the upcoming exams.
We have opened a Community Larder on Campus!
A comprehensive guide to mitigating circumstances
800 members strong and still counting!
From week 7, recordings of lectures will be uploaded when appropriate!
3 days to go, here are Scott's recommendations for the Edinburgh Freshers Week
3 days to go, here is Scott's 3 recommendations for Freshers in Galashiels
2 days to go to Freshers, 2 of the best things about our drinks menu
4 days to go, 4 best places to study!
5 days to go! 5 Heriot-Watt branded essentials!
Bus, tram, train, we've got it all!
Looking for a society to be a part of? Why not try the OCS?!
Thanks to our beautiful members we've been nominated for two awards this year!
The OCS is back after a nice wee summer shark-ing about and we're currently prepping for an insane year of the snazziest ocean-related fun!
Have a laugh with Romesh Ranganathan
Louis Theroux documentary
Louis Theroux documentary
What you should be listening to in 2020
Great metaphor for Apartheid (interviews at the start are with survivors of Apartheid state)
Netflix documentary detailing the the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsbug and her landmark work on women's rights.
Gary Younge (HW ALUM!!!) travels across America to find out why Trump resonates with so many people.
A British school helps its students uncover and eradicate hidden racial biases.
A lively guide to the underground Black Lesbian scene in Britain and the US.
David Lammy MP reveals the shocking story
Limited series on the Central Park Five.
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life
Brian Cox and guests give you your science fix
Everything you should know - in a podcast!
King of British Journalism, Louis Theroux, talks candidly with a range of interesting celebrities
Cheeky chappies Ed Gamble and James Acaster talk to celebs about their dream meal
Really interesting look at Race and Prejudice in the UK
Brilliant interviews with famous folk about Mental Health, Physical Health and other issues not often spoken about.
Megan Thee Stallion has nearly 43m monthly listeners
Solange has 2.5m monthly listeners
Doja Cat has nearly 32m monthly listeners
Songs of empowerment and pride.
Frank Ocean has over 14m monthly listeners
Alternative and indie artists from across the Pride spectrum.
Four to the floor with your disco queens and kings.
Lyrical. Legit. This Pride vision of Folk, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter music features LGBTQ acts and allies.
The revolutionaries, the allies, and the just plain fabulous: these flawless tracks are beyond perfect for Pride.
Listen to tracks that don't hold back from artists that are unlike any other.
Music spanning many genres and decades, all by Black lesbian, gay, bi and trans artists.
Stories and interviews behind the lives of a thriving LGBTQ+ community. Updates once a month.
Michelle Obama dives deep into conversations with loved ones
Takes interesting/controversial topics and walks through the what the science says on them
Try some fitness classes using the ClassPass app
Dance like no one is watching
Fancy some yoga in the comfort of your own home?
Return to your childhood and make an obstacle course
Who doesn't love to create their own little castle?
Recorded seminars from Stanford Uni - great if you've got dreams of being an entrepreneur
Learn about the environmental impact of our fast fashion habits.
Learn the history of philosophy - without any gaps!
How to make and mend your clothes
Online life drawing classes
Can you be our star baker?
Learn how to make your own salt crystals
Read about our trip to Antwerp to play in the PCU Chess Cup.
Our HW Indian society won the best stall award at the Global Watt day at the Student Union on 11 February 2022. Thank you all the volunteers for supporting team 'INDIA' and giving your best efforts!
Thank you @hwunion and others for the support.
-Jil Sheth
President, Heriot-Watt Indian Society
Classes are now available to purchase
Recently our committee took part in the Marine Mammal Medic course hosted by British Divers for Marine life rescue.
The Union has formalised the Society's membership.