Study resources

A range of web applications are available to enable you to complete key tasks such as access your email remotely, use Canvas (virtual learning environment), develop study skills, improve your English or mathematical skills, develop your research capabilities, and more.

Canvas

Guidance and support for using Canvas, our user-friendly virtual learning environment.

Webmail

Access your student email, set up email on your mobile device, and other guidance.

Study spaces

Find spaces to study on your campus including silent study spaces and room bookings for group discussions, as well as accessible study rooms.

Library opening hours

Find out the library opening hours across all campuses.

IT essentials

Everything you will need to get connected, make us of available software, printing, file storage, security and more.

WiFi (eduroam)

Setting up your devices for free wifi access across our campuses using Eduroam. Also, guidance for guest wifi access.

Skills Hub

Develop key academic skills for successful studying with our Skills Hub. Book onto a live workshop or find guides to study in your own time.

Maths Gym

Boost your mathematical and statistical skills and confidence with our free drop-in sessions. The Maths Gym is a cross-campus initiative which supports all Heriot-Watt students.

English Gym

Boost your English language skills with our free academic English language and study skills drop-in sessions and workshops at the UK, Dubai and Malaysia campuses. Online options also available.

Research support

Training, specialist services and resources to support post-graduate researchers and research staff throughout their careers, helping you to find and manage information and to disseminate and publish research findings.

Researcher skills development

The Research Futures Academy (RFA) supports the development of post-graduate researchers at all stages of your research degree, from the start of your research project, to writing and defending your thesis, and preparation for the next stage of your career

Academic writing centre

Academic Skills workshops and individual consultations can help you to perform to the best of your ability during your degree programme.