This year, you absolutely showed up. Hundreds of you took a few minutes out of your day between lectures, deadlines, group chats to tell us what student life at Heriot-Watt is really like. And honestly? It means the world.
The Big 6 isn’t just a survey. It’s your chance to shape what we focus on, improve, change, and celebrate next year at the Student Union. And because of you, we now have a clearer picture than ever of what matters most from learning and wellbeing, to community, belonging, digital burnout, and the rise of AI in your courses.
Your honesty gives us direction.
Your stories give us purpose.
Your time gives us the ability to build something better.
So thank you, genuinely, for taking part, for caring, and for helping us make Heriot-Watt a more supportive, more connected, more “you belong here” kind of place.
On a sidenote, a massive cheers to all our winners 🥳
It’s been brilliant watching you win. Seeing your reactions, your excitement, your “My day has just got better” moments… it’s been a joy to share. A little sparkle before Christmas never hurts, right?
What happens now?
We take what you’ve told us and turn it into real priorities for the year ahead, improving services, shaping campaigns, creating better spaces, and designing events that genuinely connect our community. Your feedback sets the direction. And we’re already rolling up our sleeves.
Thank you for being part of this.
Thank you for helping us understand what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.
Thank you for giving us the insight to make next year bigger, better, and bolder.
Now smash those assignments and exams, enjoy the lead-up to Christmas, and know that your voice genuinely made a difference.