Research Culture

The Research Futures Academy supports Heriot-Watt University's research culture by inspiring the generation of research ideas, building interdisciplinary research collaborations and sharing best practice amongst peers.

Current initiatives

  • Bicentennial Research Leaders Network – creation of a peer network environment for Heriot-Watt's research leaders to collaborate on interdisciplinary research ideas.
  • Principal Investigators Development Programme – supporting Heriot-Watt's principal investigators and research leaders to deliver the key research aims of Strategy 2025.
  • 3-Minute Thesis Competition – participation in this annual national competition enabling Heriot-Watt's PGR researchers to develop skills in communicating their research.
  • Festival of Research and Enterprise â€“ an annual event showcasing the pioneering research being undertaken at Heriot-Watt as well as highlighting the diversity of high-quality support available for our researchers.

Key information

Research Futures Academy

Phone
+44 (0) 131 451 3789
Email
researchfutures@hw.ac.uk
Twitter
twitter.com/HW_RFA