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 Christy 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!

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News

Events

Sports Union Activity - Tours & Tasters
1st September 9am - 9th September 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre, or join in with any & all of our Sport Clubs' Tasters!
Enrolment and Student Support Event - Edinburgh Campus
1st September 9:30am - 12th September 4pm
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Heriot-Watt University will be enrolling new students at our event in the GRID Building (Inspire and Collaborate 1) from Monday 1 September to Friday 12 September from 9:30am-4pm.
Enrolment and Student Support Event - Scottish Border Campus
1st September noon - 12th September 3pm
Heriot-Watt University, Galashiels
Heriot-Watt University will be enrolling new students at our Enrolment and Student Support Event on the 3rd floor of the High Mill Building from Monday 1 September to Friday 12 September.
Taekwondo Taster
4th September 7:15pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Taekwondo taster in Studio 1!
Arcade and Carnival Games
4th September 8pm - 1am
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Join us Thursday at the SU for a night of Arcade Games and Fayre Ground Fun!!
American Football Taster 1
4th September 8:30pm - 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
American Football taster session on the Academy Synthetic pitch.
Swimming Taster 1
4th September 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Swimming taster at James Gillespie High School! Transport will be provided. Meet at Oriam reception at 8pm.
Yoga - Fitness Class
5th September 8:30am - 9:15am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Yoga fitness class in Studio 1!
Campus Bike Tour
5th September 10am - 11am
Oriam, Edinburgh
A tour around the Edinburgh Campus by bike.
Mountaineering (Alien Rock) Taster
5th September 10am - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Mountaineering climbing wall taster at Alien Rock Edinburgh! For Free!
Oriam Tours
5th September 11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Active Campus Tour
5th September noon - 12:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and Join us for a campus tour that keeps you moving!
Body Pump - Fitness Class
5th September 12:15pm - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Body Pump fitness class in the Studio 1!
Football Women's Taster 2
5th September 12:30pm - 2pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Football women's taster session on the Outdoor Synthetic!
Introduction to the UK and Scottish Education System
5th September 1pm - 2pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
A must-attend session for international students to unpack how learning works across the UK and Scotland.
Edinburgh Dungeon Day Trip
5th September 2pm - 5:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Step into the eerie depths of Edinburgh Dungeon for a thrilling journey through Scotland’s dark history.
Rugby Men's Taster 1
5th September 2pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Rugby taster on the Indoor Pitch!
Dance Taster - Jazz
5th September 3pm - 3:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Dance jazz taster in Studio 1!
Loch FM
5th September 3pm - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Oriam Tours
5th September 3pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Pentland Hills Trip
5th September 3pm - 6pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Enjoy magnificent views of Edinburgh whilst walking in the Pentland Hills, all while being guided by one of our International Workers
School Mixer: MACS & EPS
5th September 3pm - 4pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Ready to meet students studying in your School?
Welcome and Wellbeing Hub
5th September 3pm - 4pm
Wellbeing Services Office, Edinburgh
Explore wellbeing services.
Squash Women's Taster
5th September 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Squash women's taster at the Oriam squash courts!
Boxing Taster 1
5th September 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boxing taster session in Sports Hall 2!
Dance Taster - Tap
5th September 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Dance tap taster in Studio 2!
Active Campus Tour
5th September 4pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and Join us for a campus tour that keeps you moving!
Cheerleading Taster (Pom)
5th September 4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cheerleading (Pom) taster session in Studio 1.
Hockey Taster
5th September 4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Hockey taster session at Peffermill pitches! Transport will be provided.
Mafia in the Woods: A Game of Secrets & Survival
5th September 4pm - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Step into the shadows with International Cultural Society for a thrilling outdoor game of Mafia - tea, tales and treachery await in the woods.
Rugby Women's Taster 1
5th September 4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Rugby women's taster on the Indoor Pitch !
Basketball Women's Taster
5th September 4:30pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Basketball women's taster session in Sports Hall 1 Court A!
Squash Beginner Taster
5th September 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Squash beginners session at the Oriam squash courts!
Volleyball Men's Taster
5th September 4:30pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Volleyball men's taster in Sports Hall 1, Courts B and C!
Tennis Beginner Taster 1
5th September 5pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Fencing Taster 1
5th September 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Fencing taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Squash Intermediate Taster
5th September 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Squash intermediate session at the Oriam squash courts!
Tennis Beginner & Improver Taster 1
5th September 6pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners and improvers) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Lifting Taster (Powerlifting)
5th September 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Lifting taster (Powerlifting) in the Performance Gym!
Lifting Taster (weightlifting)
5th September 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Lifting taster (Weightlifting) in the Performance Gym!
Archery Taster 1
5th September 7pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Archery taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Table Tennis Taster
5th September 7pm - 9pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Table tennis taster in Studio 1!
Swimming Taster 2
5th September 8:30pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Swimming taster at James Gillespie High School! Transport will be provided from Oriam at 7.50pm
Wild West Club Night – Boots, Bands & Bangers
5th September 10pm - 3am
Zeros, Edinburgh
Whether you’re a full-time country fan or just here for the beats and the boots, this is one wild Freshers party you don’t want to miss.
Circuits - Fitness Class
6th September 8:30am - 9:15am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Circuits fitness class in the Studio 1!
Pilates - Fitness Class
6th September 9:30am - 10:15am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Pilates fitness class in the Studio 1!
Cycling Taster (Advanced MTB - Glentress)
6th September 10am - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cycling taster session (mountain bike ride) at Glentress. Meet at Oriam overflow carpark 20 minutes before start-time. Transport will be provided.
Athletics Taster - Casual Run
6th September 11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Athletics casual run session at the Meadows! Meet at Oriam reception an hour before event start-time. The athletics club members will guide you on public transport. Or you can meet us at the meadows here (https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8MA6CiHXfubGtq67)
Oriam Tours
6th September 11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Gaelic Football Men's Taster
6th September 11:30am - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Gaelic Football Men's taster on the Academy Synthetic!
Ultimate Frisbee Taster 1
6th September 11:30am - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Ultimate Frisbee Taster on the Indoor Synthetic!
Freshers Week Edinburgh Walking Tour
6th September 11:45am - 3:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Uncover Edinburgh's stories of Crime and Punishment. An Edinburgh local guide will take you on a walking tour of the city, following the stories of crimes, hangings, and jail time!
Boat Taster (Rowing - Water Session) 1
6th September noon - 3:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) at Strathclyde Park! Transport will be provided.
Cricket Open Taster
6th September 1pm - 3pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cricket taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Gaelic Football Women's Taster
6th September 1pm - 2:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Gaelic Football Women's taster on the Academy Synthetic!
Big Supermarket Shopping Trip
6th September 1:40pm - 4pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
A big supermarket shop made easy — head to Hermiston Gait for all your essentials in one convenient stop!
International Campus Tour
6th September 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Discover your new academic home with the Nigerian and Friends Society on a campus tour made for international students.
Archery Taster 2
6th September 3pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Archery taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Football Match - Heriot-Watt Men's 1 V Edinburgh Uni 1s
6th September 3pm - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Football Match - Heriot-Watt Men's 1 V Edinburgh Uni 1s
Multicultural Mixer
6th September 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
A multicultural mixer celebrating culture, community and building connections - led by the Black Voices Project.
Aikido Taster 1
6th September 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Aikido taster session in Studio 1.
Vigil Mass
6th September 6pm - 7pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
The Chaplaincy is holding a Vigil Mass for our Roman Catholic students.
Movies
6th September 6pm - 1am
Zeros, Edinburgh
We’re transforming Zeros into a cosy cinema, complete with comfy seating, popcorn, mood lighting, and a giant screen to bring the magic of the movies right to campus.
Cricket Nets Taster
7th September 9am - 10am
James Gillespie High School (leaving from Oriam), Edinburgh
Cricket taster session at James Gillespie High School.
Cycling Taster (Intermediate Road - Edinburgh)
7th September 10am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cycling taster session (road ride)! Meet at Oriam reception 15 minutes before start-time.
Futsal Taster 2
7th September 11am - 12:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Futsal taster session in Sports Hall 2!
Global Church Service
7th September 11:30am - 1pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
A Christian worship service on campus.
Mountaineering Taster - Pentlands Walk
7th September 11:45am - 2:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Mountaineering taster in the Pentlands!
Boat Taster (Rowing - Water Session) 2
7th September noon - 3:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) at Strathclyde Park! Transport will be provided.
Sunday Roast Dinner
7th September noon - 3pm
Geordies, Edinburgh
Roast Dinner Themed Special Menu
Aikido Taster 2
7th September 1pm - 3pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Aikido taster session in Studio 1.
Welcome BBQ
7th September 3pm - 5pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
The Chaplaincy invites you to attend a welcome BBQ, with vegetarian options available.
Basketball Men's Taster
7th September 5pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Basketball men's taster session in Sports Hall 1.
Cheerleading Taster 1
7th September 6pm - 7:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cheerleading taster session in Studio 1.
Freshers Pub Quiz
7th September 7pm - 9pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Show us your knowledge - with a chance to win prizes!
Cheerleading Taster 2
7th September 7:30pm - 9pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cheerleading taster session in Studio 1.
Strength & Conditioning Taster 3
8th September noon - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Strength & Conditioning session in our S&C Suite!
Boccia Taster
8th September 3pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boccia taster session in Sports Hall 1!
Tennis Beginner Taster 2
8th September 4pm - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Volleyball Mixed Taster
8th September 4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Volleyball mixed taster in Sports Hall 1, Courts B and C!
Rugby Men's Taster 2
8th September 5pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Rugby taster on the Outdoor Synthetic!
Tennis Beginner & Improver Taster 2
8th September 5pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners and improvers) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Boxing Taster 2
8th September 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boxing taster session in Sports Hall 2!
Mountaineering Taster - Oriam Climbing Wall 2
8th September 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Mountaineering climbing wall taster at Oriam, Sports Hall 2!
Badminton Beginners Taster 2
8th September 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton beginners taster session in Sports Hall 1! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Badminton Intermediate Taster 2
8th September 6:40pm - 7:40pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton intermediate taster session in Sports Hall 2! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Badminton taster session: Girls only
8th September 7:50pm - 8:50pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton girls only taster session in Sports Hall 2! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Rugby Women's Taster 2
8th September 8:30pm - 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Rugby women's taster on the Academy Synthetic!
Swimming Taster 3
8th September 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Swimming taster at Queensferry High School! Transport will be provided from Oriam at 7.20pm!!!
Golf Taster 2 (Driving Range)
9th September noon - 2pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Golf taster session at Braidhills Driving Range! Transport will be provided.
Tennis Taster - Drop-in & Play 2
9th September noon - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis drop-in and play at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Basketball Rec Taster
9th September 4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Basketball men's taster session in Sports Hall 1.
Boat Taster (Rowing - Erg Open Session) 2
9th September 4pm - 4:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) in Oriam!
Squash Beginner Taster 2
9th September 5pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Squash beginners session at the Oriam squash courts!
Snowsports Beginner Taster
9th September 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Snowsports taster (lessons) at Hillend! Transport will be provided.
Snowsports Rec Taster
9th September 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Snowsports taster (rec) at Hillend! Transport will be provided.
Kayak Taster (Pool)
9th September 7pm - 9:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Kayak taster (Pool) session at Balerno High School! Transport will be provided.
Aikido Taster 3
9th September 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Aikido taster session in Studio 1.
American Football Taster 2
9th September 8pm - 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
American Football taster session on the Outdoor Synthetic pitch.
Tennis Beginner Taster 3
10th September 11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Tennis Intermediate Taster
10th September noon - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (intermediate) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Equestrian Taster
10th September 1pm - 5pm
Easterton Farm Park,
Equestrian Taster at Easterton Farm Park. Transport will be provided if required.
Cheerleading Taster 3
10th September 2pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cheerleading taster session in Studio 1.
Cycling Taster (Intermediate MTB - Pentlands)
10th September 2pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cycling taster session (mountain bike ride) at the pentlands (bonaly). Meet at Oriam reception 15 minutes before start-time. Ride shall leave from campus and cycle as a group to the pentlands.
Therapet Guinea Pigs - Day 1
10th September 2pm - 4pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Need a mid week pick me up, come down to cuddle the adorable therapy guinea pigs
American Football Flag Taster
10th September 2:30pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
American Football taster session on the Outdoor Synthetic pitch.
Snowsports Team Taster
10th September 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Snowsports taster (race) at Hillend! Transport will be provided.
Athletics Track Taster 1
10th September 3pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Athletics track session at Saughton park track (https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8MA6CiHXfubGtq67) ! Meet at Oriam reception 45 minutes before event start-time. The athletics club members will guide you on public transport.
Ultimate Frisbee Taster 2
10th September 4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Ultimate Frisbee Taster on the Academy Synthetic!
Fencing Taster 2
10th September 4:30pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Fencing taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Boat Taster (Rowing - Erg Open Session) 3
11th September 11am - 11:45am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) in Oriam!
Strength & Conditioning Taster 4
11th September noon - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Strength & Conditioning session in our S&C Suite!
Therapet Guinea Pigs - Day 2
11th September 2pm - 4pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Need a mid week pick me up, come down to cuddle the adorable therapy guinea pigs
Campus Bike Tour
12th September 10am - 11am
Oriam, Edinburgh
A tour around the Edinburgh Campus by bike.
Athletics Track Taster 2
12th September 7pm - 8pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Athletics track session at Saughton park track (https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8MA6CiHXfubGtq67)! Meet at Oriam reception 45 minutes before event start-time. The athletics club members will guide you on public transport.
Boat Taster (Rowing - Water Session) 3
13th September noon - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) at Strathclyde Park! Transport will be provided.
Boat Taster (Rowing - Senior Water Session)
14th September 7am - 1:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) at Strathclyde Park! Transport will be provided.
Kayak Loch Trip Taster
14th September 9am - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Kayak taster (Pool) session at Balerno High School! Transport will be provided.
Student Housing Action Group: First Meeting!
16th September 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 - Student Union, Edinburgh
Tired of the student housing nightmare? Let’s fix it together. Join fellow students in launching an action group to make housing better
Kayak Taster 2 (Pool)
16th September 7pm - 9:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Kayak taster (Pool) session at Balerno High School! Transport will be provided.
Ending Gender Based Violence - Action Group Launch
24th September 1:30pm - 3pm
Meeting Room 1 - Student Union, Edinburgh
Join us for the launch of the Ending GBV Action Group, a student-led initiative dedicated to ending gender-based violence (GBV) on campus and beyond. This is a space for students to come together, build community, and take meaningful action!
Entertainment Fair: Play Your Way
23rd October 10am - 4pm
Zeros Nightclub, Edinburgh
You’ve found your friends - now it’s time to have fun.

 

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