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Heriot-Watt University Student Union VOTE in the Student Union By-Elections 2021!
27th September 9am - 30th September 5pm
www.hwunion.com/vote
Cast your vote in our Student Union By-Elections! Voting is open from 9am Monday 27th September til 5pm Thursday 30th September. Vote at www.hwunion.com/vote
Equality and Activism | Elections | Multi-Day Event | Featured | Open to Everyone
Heriot-Watt University Student Union Fever-tree Tonic and Gin Tasting
28th September 7pm - 9pm
Student Union
Let the evening be-GIN! Join us at the Student Union for an evening of Fever-tree tonic and gin tasting!
Featured | Have fun and meet people | Food and Drink | In Person | Open to Everyone
Heriot-Watt University Student Union Oktoberfest!
30th September 5pm - midnight
Zeros at the Student Union
Don your dirndl or lederhosen and join us on the 30th of September and the 1st of October, for two days of Oktoberfest fun!
Featured | Have fun and meet people | Food and Drink | In Person | Open to Everyone

Events Coming Up...

Fri 24th September

Eco Society Eco Cafe
24th September noon - 2pm
Student Union Room 1 (Edinburgh Campus)
Come and chat about the environment over some coffee and cake!
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | Sustainability | Food and Drink | In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society
Languages Society Languages Café Picnic
24th September 3pm - 5pm
Middle Meadows Walk (near Uplands Roast in the Meadows)
?DROP IN LANGS PICNIC? Hope you are all having a good week so far! ?? Just a little post to say we are holding a drop in languages picnic at the Meadows on Friday! This will be from 3-5pm so feel free to come along any time!
Have fun and meet people | Food and Drink | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society
Whisky Society Scottish Regional Whisky Tasting
24th September 7pm - 10pm
Zeros at the Student Union
Lets goooooo Absolutely can't believe it has finally come to this moment... the first tasting of the year! 6 regions, 6 whiskies, get ready and sign up!
Food and Drink

Sat 25th September

ResLife Botanic Gardens Walk
25th September noon - 2pm
Royal Edinburgh Botanic Garden
Join us for a walk around the Royal Edinburgh Botanic Gardens!
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | In Person | Free!
Malaysian Society Meet And Greet Session 2021/22
25th September noon - 2:30pm
Zeros ( Heriot-Watt Student Union )
Society Members Only
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
25th September 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society
Watt Esports and Video Games Society Pub Quiz at Geordies
25th September 6:30pm - 9pm
Geordies, Student Union
Pub Quiz at Geordies! Compete in teams up to 4 to win a £40 prize for the whole team! Non-Society Members can join, but they need to pay £2 entrance fee. Society Members get to play for free. Good Luck!
Have fun and meet people | Food and Drink | In Person | Open to Everyone | Society

Sun 26th September

Watt Esports and Video Games Society DOTA 2 Tryouts
26th September 7pm - 8pm
Watt Esports Discord
Tryout for one of the DOTA 2 teams in the society! The teams compete in both NUEL and NSE Leagues throughout the semester
Gaming | Online | Free!

Mon 27th September

Watt Esports and Video Games Society Overwatch Tryouts
27th September 7pm - 8pm
Watt Esports Discord
Tryout for one of the Overwatch teams in the society! The teams compete in both NUEL and NSE Leagues throughout the semester
Gaming | Online

Tue 28th September

Wellbeing Services How to Manage Stress and Anxiety
28th September noon - 1pm
Online
Feeling anxious and worried about the semester ahead? We're here to help!
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week
Heriot-Watt University Student Union Fever-tree Tonic and Gin Tasting
28th September 7pm - 9pm
Student Union
Let the evening be-GIN! Join us at the Student Union for an evening of Fever-tree tonic and gin tasting!
Featured | Have fun and meet people | Food and Drink | In Person | Open to Everyone
Watt Esports and Video Games Society osu! night
28th September 7pm - 8pm
Watt Esports Discord
Come play osu! with the society! Show off your rhythm game skills or just come along to chill in a multiplayer lobby in the evening! Open to beginners
Gaming | Online | Free!
Watt Esports and Video Games Society Rocket League Tryouts
28th September 7pm - 8pm
Watt Esports Discord
Tryout for one of the Rocket League teams in the society! The teams compete in both NUEL and NSE Leagues throughout the semester
Gaming | Online | Free!

Wed 29th September

Enterprise Start-Up/Spin-Out Fundamentals
29th September 1pm - 2:30pm
Online
Welcome to the Innovation Challenge programme
Robotics Society Grid Drop in Lab session
29th September 2pm - 4pm
Interested in Robotics? come join us in the Grid where we work on projects (Society or otherwise), study together or just hang out and chill. No sign ups required, just pop down to the Grid, complete track and trace and look for our banner :)
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | In Person | Free! | Society
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
29th September 2pm - 5pm
On Campus (See discord for more info)
Our regular Wednesday session. This can be either combat training or crafting depending on the weather. All are welcome to come along and give it a try!
In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society
Heriot-Watt University Student Union Student Life Group - First Meeting!!
29th September 4pm - 6pm
Teams
Student Life Group is where anyone can bring forward ideas for events and activities, both recreational and volunteering/charity based, that they would like to see run by the Union. Want to get involved? Come along to our first meeting of Semester!
For a good cause | Have fun and meet people | Sustainability | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone
Chemistry Society ChemSoc Bowling Night!
29th September 6:30pm - 10pm
Lane 7, St. James Centre, Edinburgh
Come join our second social of the year! This is a great opportunity to hang out with chemists of all years and get to know your coursemates better and to show off your bowling skills!
Have fun and meet people | In Person | Society

Thu 30th September

Wellbeing Services Mindfulness
30th September 4pm - 5pm
Online
Stressed? Anxious? We're here to help you feel calmer!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week
Heriot-Watt University Student Union Oktoberfest!
30th September 5pm - midnight
Zeros at the Student Union
Don your dirndl or lederhosen and join us on the 30th of September and the 1st of October, for two days of Oktoberfest fun!
Featured | Have fun and meet people | Food and Drink | In Person | Open to Everyone

Fri 1st October

Heriot-Watt University Student Union Oktoberfest!
30th September 5pm - midnight
Zeros at the Student Union
Don your dirndl or lederhosen and join us on the 30th of September and the 1st of October, for two days of Oktoberfest fun!
Featured | Have fun and meet people | Food and Drink | In Person | Open to Everyone
Eco Society Eco Cafe
1st October noon - 2pm
Student Union Room 1 (Edinburgh Campus)
Come and chat about the environment over some coffee and cake!
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | Sustainability | Food and Drink | In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society
VegSoc Online Games Night
1st October 7pm - 11pm
Discord Server Lounge (link in Instagram bio)
Join us to play some games and have a laugh. Bring a drink or a few - whether alcoholic or not is up to you
Gaming | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Sat 2nd October

Ocean Conservation Society Beach Clean
2nd October noon - 5pm
Cramond Beach
Come along to our next beach clean in collaboration with Team ESTEEM! Bags and gloves provided by Surfers Against Sewage
For a good cause | Sustainability | In Person | Open to Everyone | Society
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
2nd October 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society

Tue 5th October

Wellbeing Services Planning for Success
5th October 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online
Create an action plan to help U have a successful semester!
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week

Wed 6th October

Enterprise Ideation & Entreprenuerial Mindset
6th October 1pm - 2:30pm
Robotics Society Grid Drop in Lab session
6th October 2pm - 4pm
Interested in Robotics? come join us in the Grid where we work on projects (Society or otherwise), study together or just hang out and chill. No sign ups required, just pop down to the Grid, complete track and trace and look for our banner :)
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | In Person | Free! | Society
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
6th October 2pm - 5pm
On Campus (See discord for more info)
Our regular Wednesday session. This can be either combat training or crafting depending on the weather. All are welcome to come along and give it a try!
In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Thu 7th October

Heriot-Watt University Student Union Black Students Tea @ 3
7th October 3pm - 4pm
A fun way of getting to know other black students starting University. Join us for a cosy cup of tea or coffee with your new pals.
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | Food and Drink
Wellbeing Services Mindfulness
7th October 4pm - 5pm
Online
Let us help you feel calmer this semester!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week
Magic Society Weekly Magic Lessons
7th October 6pm - 8pm
Liberties @ The Union
Discover the ins and outs of what it means to be a magician! Learn the basics (or the advance) of magic, meet like-minded people, and experience what it's like to perform!
Have fun and meet people | In Person | Society Members Only | Society

Fri 8th October

Eco Society Eco Cafe
8th October noon - 2pm
Student Union Room 1 (Edinburgh Campus)
Come and chat about the environment over some coffee and cake!
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | Sustainability | Food and Drink | In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Sat 9th October

Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
9th October 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society

Wed 13th October

Enterprise Customer Discovery
13th October 1pm - 2:30pm
Online
Robotics Society Grid Drop in Lab session
13th October 2pm - 4pm
Interested in Robotics? come join us in the Grid where we work on projects (Society or otherwise), study together or just hang out and chill. No sign ups required, just pop down to the Grid, complete track and trace and look for our banner :)
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | In Person | Free! | Society
Wellbeing Services Managing Your Mental Health
13th October 2pm - 3pm
Online
Learn how to take care of your mental health!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
13th October 2pm - 5pm
On Campus (See discord for more info)
Our regular Wednesday session. This can be either combat training or crafting depending on the weather. All are welcome to come along and give it a try!
In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Thu 14th October

Wellbeing Services Mindfulness
14th October 4pm - 5pm
Online
Stressed? Anxious? Let us help U!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week

Fri 15th October

Eco Society Eco Cafe
15th October noon - 2pm
Student Union Room 1 (Edinburgh Campus)
Come and chat about the environment over some coffee and cake!
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | Sustainability | Food and Drink | In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Sat 16th October

Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
16th October 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society

Mon 18th October

Wellbeing Services How To Get Started With Your Dissertation!
18th October 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online
Join us for some of our top tips on how to get started with your dissertation!
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week

Wed 20th October

Enterprise Value Proposition & Business Model Canvas
20th October 1pm - 2:30pm
Online
Robotics Society Grid Drop in Lab session
20th October 2pm - 4pm
Interested in Robotics? come join us in the Grid where we work on projects (Society or otherwise), study together or just hang out and chill. No sign ups required, just pop down to the Grid, complete track and trace and look for our banner :)
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | In Person | Free! | Society
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
20th October 2pm - 5pm
On Campus (See discord for more info)
Our regular Wednesday session. This can be either combat training or crafting depending on the weather. All are welcome to come along and give it a try!
In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Thu 21st October

Wellbeing Services Sleep Workshop
21st October noon - 1pm
Online
Learn about the importance of sleep and discover ways to help you develop good sleep routines!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week
Wellbeing Services Mindfulness
21st October 4pm - 5pm
Online
Stressed? Anxious? Let us help U!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week

Fri 22nd October

Eco Society Eco Cafe
22nd October noon - 2pm
Student Union Room 1 (Edinburgh Campus)
Come and chat about the environment over some coffee and cake!
Wellbeing and Support | Have fun and meet people | Sustainability | Food and Drink | In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Sat 23rd October

Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
23rd October 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society

Mon 25th October

Wellbeing Services Coping With Presentation Nerves
25th October 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Online
Learn how to manage your nerves and fears of speaking in public!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week

Wed 27th October

Enterprise Introduction to Prototyping
27th October 1pm - 2:30pm
Online
Online
Robotics Society Grid Drop in Lab session
27th October 2pm - 4pm
Interested in Robotics? come join us in the Grid where we work on projects (Society or otherwise), study together or just hang out and chill. No sign ups required, just pop down to the Grid, complete track and trace and look for our banner :)
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | In Person | Free! | Society
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
27th October 2pm - 5pm
On Campus (See discord for more info)
Our regular Wednesday session. This can be either combat training or crafting depending on the weather. All are welcome to come along and give it a try!
In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Sat 30th October

Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
30th October 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society

Tue 2nd November

Wellbeing Services Done is Better than Perfect! Procrasination and Self Esteem!
2nd November 3:15pm - 5pm
Online
Do you ever struggle with low self-esteem, feel pressure to do everything perfectly or find it hard to bounce back after failure? Then this workshop is for you!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week

Wed 3rd November

Robotics Society Grid Drop in Lab session
3rd November 2pm - 4pm
Interested in Robotics? come join us in the Grid where we work on projects (Society or otherwise), study together or just hang out and chill. No sign ups required, just pop down to the Grid, complete track and trace and look for our banner :)
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | In Person | Free! | Society
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
3rd November 2pm - 5pm
On Campus (See discord for more info)
Our regular Wednesday session. This can be either combat training or crafting depending on the weather. All are welcome to come along and give it a try!
In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Thu 4th November

Wellbeing Services How to Manage Stress and Anxiety
4th November noon - 1pm
Online
Feeling a little overwhelmed & worried this semester? We're here to help!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week

Sat 6th November

Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
6th November 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society

Wed 10th November

Wellbeing Services Can Coaching Make Me Happier?
10th November 10am - 11am
Online
Explore how coaching can improve your wellbeing and help you feel happier!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week
Enterprise Pitching Workshop
10th November 1pm - 2:30pm
Online
Online
Robotics Society Grid Drop in Lab session
10th November 2pm - 4pm
Interested in Robotics? come join us in the Grid where we work on projects (Society or otherwise), study together or just hang out and chill. No sign ups required, just pop down to the Grid, complete track and trace and look for our banner :)
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | In Person | Free! | Society
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
10th November 2pm - 5pm
On Campus (See discord for more info)
Our regular Wednesday session. This can be either combat training or crafting depending on the weather. All are welcome to come along and give it a try!
In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Sat 13th November

Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
13th November 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society

Wed 17th November

Wellbeing Services How to Manage Exam Stress!
17th November 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Online
Feeling a little overwhelmed & worried for the upcoming exam period? Let us help you explore the ways of managing these feelings!
Wellbeing and Support | Online | Free! | Open to Everyone | Wellbeing Week
Robotics Society Grid Drop in Lab session
17th November 2pm - 4pm
Interested in Robotics? come join us in the Grid where we work on projects (Society or otherwise), study together or just hang out and chill. No sign ups required, just pop down to the Grid, complete track and trace and look for our banner :)
Wellbeing and Support | Skills & Employability | In Person | Free! | Society
Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
17th November 2pm - 5pm
On Campus (See discord for more info)
Our regular Wednesday session. This can be either combat training or crafting depending on the weather. All are welcome to come along and give it a try!
In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

Sat 20th November

Medieval Society Medieval Combat/Crafting
20th November 1pm - 4pm
On campus (see discord for more info)
Sessions every Saturday. Some combat training and some crafting. Any one is free to come along and give it a go! Follow the discord link for more details.
Sport and be active | In Person | Free! | Society

Ongoing Events...

ResLife Free Hoodie Giveaway
16th August midnight - 14th October midnight
Online
Grab yourself a cosy hoodie to battle through the winter in!
Multi-Day Event | Online | Free!
Sports Union Oriam Isolation Student Support
4th September noon - 2nd October noon
Online
Are you an isolating student? Stay active and beat the boredom of isolation with our amazing range of home workouts and classes!
Wellbeing and Support | Freshers Week Edinburgh | Multi-Day Event | Sport and be active | Online | Free!
Sports Union Student Based Circuits Class
6th September 2pm - 10th October 2:30pm
Oriam Fitness Suite
Join us for a free circuits class!
Wellbeing and Support | Freshers Week Edinburgh | Multi-Day Event | Sport and be active | In Person
Eco Society Open Gardening
20th September 7am - 26th September 7pm
Millenium Gardens, Heriot-Watt Campus
The garden is always open to everyone so go along whenever you're free!
Multi-Day Event | Skills & Employability | Sustainability | Food and Drink | Society & HWUnion Collab | In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society
Eco Society Open Gardening
27th September 7am - 3rd October 7pm
Millenium Gardens, Heriot-Watt Campus
The garden is always open to everyone so go along whenever you're free!
Multi-Day Event | Skills & Employability | Sustainability | Food and Drink | Society & HWUnion Collab | In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society
Heriot-Watt University Student Union VOTE in the Student Union By-Elections 2021!
27th September 9am - 30th September 5pm
www.hwunion.com/vote
Cast your vote in our Student Union By-Elections! Voting is open from 9am Monday 27th September til 5pm Thursday 30th September. Vote at www.hwunion.com/vote
Equality and Activism | Elections | Multi-Day Event | Featured | Open to Everyone
Eco Society Open Gardening
4th October 7am - 10th October 7pm
Millenium Gardens, Heriot-Watt Campus
The garden is always open to everyone so go along whenever you're free!
Multi-Day Event | Skills & Employability | Sustainability | Food and Drink | Society & HWUnion Collab | In Person | Free! | Open to Everyone | Society

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