Heriot-Watt University Student Union

Jump Start

This society is part of the Jump Start Scheme.

Sometimes a society that has existed in previous years doesn't continue on into the new year for whatever reason, often because the people who run it graduate. This means that sometimes a society is ready to go, but missing a crucial part of what's needed to make it tick, that could be you! With our jump start a society programme, you can become a society leader and pick up where the society left off! If you're interested in adopting this society, please contact the Societies Team for more information! Otherwise, if you'd be interested in joining the society, please sign up so we know which societies have the highest level of interest and where we can offer the most support!

Potential New Society Alert!

This is a brand new society - and we need members!.

This society is brand new, and in order to become an official society it needs a minimum of 10 members before it can start.

If you love the sound of this society and would absolutely join it if it was set up, then see the Join section below to show your interest!

Committee Members

 

News

Events

Learn to Run - Monday and Fridays, 12:00-13:00 semester 2
26th January noon - 20th March 1pm
Oriam, Walled Garden, Edinburgh
Would you like to be able to run 5km?
Learn to Cycle - Thursdays, 17:00-18:00 semester 2
29th January 5pm - 19th March 6pm
Oriam, Walled Garden, Edinburgh
Would you like to learn how to ride a bike?
Saturday Movie Night: Worst. Movie. Ever.
31st January 7pm - 11pm
Geordies, Edinburgh
Geordies Saturday Night Movie!
MCU Infinity Saga
1st February 6pm - 11pm
Geordies, Edinburgh
Week 3 of the MCU Binge!
Geordies Quiz
2nd February 6:30pm - 9pm
Geordies, Edinburgh
The Geordies Quiz
Student Life Unlocked
3rd February noon - 2pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Come along, grab a free bite to eat and meet some of our amazing teams from across our campus.
Global Day 2026: A Passport Around the World
4th February noon - 2pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Come and join us as we celebrate the diverse cultures of our community on campus!
National Student Survey Launch
5th February noon - 2pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Tasting: Don't Stop Brie-lieving
5th February 6pm - 9pm
Libertys, Edinburgh
A night of wine and cheese
Learn To Swim - 18:30-19:30 (Fridays) - Semester 2
6th February 6:30pm - 20th March 7:30pm
Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh
Learn to Swim
Learn To Swim - 19:30-20:30 (Fridays) - Semester 2
6th February 7:30pm - 20th March 8:30pm
Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh
Learn to Swim
S.H.A.G. Week - Bodies, Bits & Busting Myths (with clay sculpting!) Workshop
9th February noon - 1:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Play-Doh genital model making! Taboo & myth busting - masturbation and pleasure; Body diversity; Menstrual literacy; Hygiene & health reminders; Why is virginity a social contruct? And vulva cupcakes!!
S.H.A.G. Week - Sex, Identity & Social Justice (A Zine making Workshop)
9th February 2pm - 3:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Explore the links between sexuality, liberation, and social justice in this creative zine-making workshop!
S.H.A.G. Week - Sexy Pub Quiz
9th February 6pm - 8:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Back by popular demand after selling out last year, our SHAG Week Pub Quiz returns with even more ridiculous questions, unexpected facts, and fiercely competitive teams.
S.H.A.G. Week - The Drag Show
10th February 5:30pm - 8pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Get ready for an evening of bold performances, sharp comedy, and unapologetic self-expression as SHAG Week brings you a Drag King Show! The event you don't want to miss!
Alumni UK: Scotland and beyond – Celebrating your global journey
11th February 2pm - 7pm
Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus 219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH14 1DJ, Edinburgh
'Alumni UK: Scotland and beyond – Celebrating your global journey' - designed to support your transition from study to work and celebrate your global journey.
S.H.A.G. Week - S.H.A.G. Fair at Community Meal
11th February 3pm - 4pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Join us for a relaxed SHAG Week community meal and information fair with free food, friendly faces, and lots of stalls offering free resources!
S.H.A.G. Week - Uncensored Bingo
12th February 6pm - 8:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Like Bongo Bingo but with a SHAG week twist!
S.H.A.G. Week - Life Drawing
13th February 4pm - 6pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Join our relaxed and welcoming life drawing session for all skill levels!
Club Night: Open Decks
13th February 7pm - midnight
Zeros, Edinburgh
Zeros Open Decks Club Night!
Tasting: Tequila Mockingbird
19th February 6pm - 9pm
Libertys, Edinburgh
A tequila tasting event

 

Join

Please log in to join this organisation.

This society is just setting up, and in order to do that we need a minimum number of initial members before we can start as a society.

If you're interested in being able to join this society, click to add the "Interested In" membership to your basket and complete the (free) checkout process to let us know.

If we get the required 10 members, we can start the society and you will become a full member!

We Need You!

This society doesn't have any leaders to run it for this year.

If you're interested in being part of the committee leading this society, then we'd love to hear from you and explain the process.

Just email the Societies Team on Union.Societies@hw.ac.uk and we'll be in touch!

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