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Need a dentist?

Have a toothache or need dental care?

Lifestyle

Packing for uni

The clothing essentials

Food

Sophie's vegan stir-fry

My ugly, vegan stir-fried Yakisoba noodles with veg & tofu

Food

Anshika's Egg Curry

Fed up with the same chicken curry?

Food

Darshana's Umm Ali

Something quick and easy to rustle up when you get hungry

Food

Maisa's turkey pasta

Super simple, budget-friendly pasta dish

Food

5 ways to jazz up your pasta dish

The standard go-to meal at uni is pasta

Food

Sunday roast THREE ways

Every Sunday roast needs to have an epic centrepiece

Food

Poppy's Kitchen: Super smoothie

Perfect for any time of the day!

Food

Poppy's Kitchen: On-the-Go breakfast

Want to make a quick, easy and cheap breakfast on the go?

Food

Felicity's favourite budget-friendly recipes

Sounds impossible to you?

Food

Poppy's Kitchen: Lunchtime wrap

Quick, easy and cheap lunch

Food

Judie's Top 5 Places to Eat in Edinburgh

Check out some western-style food options

Food

Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste

33% of food produced globally is lost or wasted each year

Food

Meals to make from your freezer

Healthy and cheap dishes to rustle up using freezer food

Food

Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Keen to introduce more veg into your diet?

Lifestyle

The best student banks in the UK & Scotland

Put your money troubles to rest and bank the smart way

Lifestyle

What to do when you feel blue

It can be easy to get lost in all the hustle and bustle

Lifestyle

Student life hacks from Liza

Let’s talk about some hacks for student life in halls!

Lifestyle

A guide to living in the UK

Tips to help you prepare for your big move to Edinburgh

Lifestyle

Liza's Blog: Methods to better time management

Heya everyone!

Lifestyle

First Aid Basics Guide

What to do when someone's in danger

Lifestyle

5 things you can do to help save the planet

How to do your bit as a student in Edinburgh

Local

Edinburgh City Guide: The best vegan spots

Why not capture some of Edinburgh's steep history?

Local

Edinburgh City Guide: Parks

Between the beautiful architecture are ample green spaces

Local

Getting around in Edinburgh

You may be wondering what the best way to get around is

Local

A day in Edinburgh after classes

If your classes don't finish until 4PM - don't worry!

Local

Heading into the city? Stay safe with these tips!

Make great memories on your nights out, while staying safe

Local

LGBTQ+ Friendly Spaces in Edinburgh

Thousands of people celebrate the queer community

Local

International Supermarkets in Edinburgh

You're never far from a selection of international stores

Local

Edinburgh City Guide: Museums

Want to capture some of Edinburgh's steep history?

Sport

Ways to be more active - without really trying

Student life can be hectic

Sport

5 simple indoor workouts

Not got a gym membership?

Food

Food shopping on a £20 budget

Food shopping is a necessity when becoming a student

Lifestyle

Dealing with homesickness

Moving to uni is meant to be an exciting time

Lifestyle

Opening a bank account as an International Student

It's crucial to establish a solid financial foundation

Campus

Collecting Parcels

No doubt you'll be getting a few orders to halls...

Lifestyle

Rosie's Blog: How I manage my mental health

Everyone should feel they can talk about their mental health

Local

The Potter Trail

A magical time 🪄

Lifestyle

Sustainable re-sale shopping apps

Shop and sell whilst saving the planet

Lifestyle

Hacks to keep you warm this winter

Simple tips to survive the cold weather

Lifestyle

Stress busters

Essential tips and tricks to destress

Food

Have lunch with me on campus

At Elements! 🌯

Lifestyle

ResLife Event Recap: Hot Choc Workshop

A classic winter warmer

Lifestyle

Become a Digital Creator

Get e-vouchers and digital comms experience!

Lifestyle

5 tips for settling back into student life

How to bounce back after the break

Sport

Day in the life at Heriot-Watt

Life at University isn't just about studying

Local

Exploring Edinburgh

Top places you should check out

Food

Plant-based recipes for beginners

Kickstart the new year with these vegan recipes

Local

Edinburgh bucket list

The city is so beautiful with so many things to do and see

Lifestyle

Top things to do when you arrive in the UK

For International Students

Lifestyle

How to find part-time jobs as a student

A comprehensive guide

Lifestyle

How to deal with culture shock as an international

starting a new life can be exciting and overwhelming

Lifestyle

Brush up on your Scots lingo

This might be the first time you hear many of these words!

Food

Edinburgh City Guide: The best vegan spots

Caterers for vegan and plant-based diets across Edinburgh

Food

Easy pancakes for pancake day!

The only recipe you need for delicious pancakes in minutes

Lifestyle

How reading can improve your mental wellbeing

Take a moment for yourself

Accommodation

Laundry at Heriot-Watt - A Guide

Make laundry day a breeze

Accommodation

Making Payments - A Guide for Students

We offer several ways to pay your fees and other invoices

Accommodation

Contents insurance with Howden

The new name for My Endsleigh

Accommodation

TV Licensing - Don't risk a fine

When do you need a TV licence?

Accommodation

Your 2024/2025 Residence Handbook

The Residence Handbook is a great resource...

Lifestyle

Checking out the market

Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm

Lifestyle

My morning routine

A morning routine to help you feel energised and prepared!

Local

Bus Services to Edinburgh Campus

One of the easiest ways to get to and from campus

Local

FREE bus pass for under 22

Where will free bus travel take you?

Local

Food & shopping in Galashiels

Hungry for some delicious food and bargains?

Local

Volunteering & work in Galashiels

give back to the community or earn some extra pennies

Accommodation

Where do I pick up my post?

Where to pick up your post at Jean Muir Student Village

Local

Wild swimming spots around The Borders

Fancy doing something a little different?

Lifestyle

A day in the life of a master's student

Video blog straight from a Digital Creator!

Accommodation

How To Report a Maintenance Issue

Help us by reporting any maintenance defects in your room

Accommodation

Banned & Prohibited Items In Halls

Read this to ensure that you do not bring any contraband

Accommodation

What to pack | International guide

Key items you'll want to consider bringing

Accommodation

My evening routine in halls

How do you spend your evenings?

Accommodation

What's in my bag? Ndulamo's essentials

Your guide to the accessories and essentials your bag NEEDS

Accommodation

Bookable social spaces on campus

It's important to be able to gather with friends

Accommodation

A Guide to Cleaning Your Halls

Keeping your residences clean is super important...

Accommodation

Fire Safety in Halls

You need to know some important fire safety information

Accommodation

Kitchen assisted cleaning

The University provides assisted cleaning of each kitchen

Lifestyle

Harshita's tips for making friends at uni

Everybody is in the same boat

Accommodation

My journey to Heriot-Watt

It's crazy to think your whole life can fit in a few boxes

Accommodation

How to avoid a fire alarm activation

Picture the scene...

Accommodation

Who to contact if you're locked out

Hopefully, it never happens to you...

Campus

Make the most of our careers services

Looking for a job whilst studying?

Lifestyle

Cleaning tips – room inspection edition

Having a tidy space boosts our productivity and mood too

Campus

Room and kitchen Inspection

What to Expect

Campus

Watt Welcome Fair recap

Join the club

Campus

Come to the library with me

Cameron Smail Library

Campus

Download the SafeZone App

What it is and why you should use it

Campus

Walking routes of Edinburgh campus

Life can get so busy, especially university life!

Campus

How to Dispose of Your Waste

Herriot-Watt's disposal policies

Campus

Cycling and bike hire at Scottish Borders Campus

The Scottish Borders is a mecca for cycling

Campus

What to do in the event of a fire...

How and when to raise the alarm

Campus

Travel to Edinburgh with me

The best ways to get into the centre

Campus

Edinburgh campus social map

Use this interactive map to get around campus with ease

Campus

Campus Map | Scottish Borders

Explore and figure out where everything is

Campus

Chinese Lunar New Year events roundup

The Res Life Team at Heriot-Watt hosted their own events

Campus

Should I join a club/society at uni?

The perfect chance to try something new!

Campus

How to join a society

Fancy getting involved in a society during your time at uni?

Campus

Your Guide to The Chaplaincy

Heriot-Watt Uni houses a chaplaincy that is open to all

Campus

Keep up to date with Res Life

Make sure you're following us!

Campus

Safety & First Aid - SafeGuarding Services

Safeguarding the Uni’s population, assets and reputation

Campus

Minor Injuries Information

There is a minor injuries unit at Western General Hospital

Campus

Health Care information for International Students

How to get help as an international student

Lifestyle

Exam Season: Handy Revision Hacks

Work smarter, not harder

Lifestyle

Top 6 stress-free study tips

Exams can be a stressful time

Campus

Fresh fruit drop @ Scottish Borders Campus

When? Where? How?!

Food

Get your free soup now!

Delicious financial soup'port

Food

Free soup at Scottish Borders Campus

Delicious financial soup'port

Campus

Therapets are here to help

The cutest way to relieve some stress

Campus

Watt Fair recap

Get a sneak peek into this event

Campus

Best places to study on Edinburgh campus

Finding the right place makes all the difference

Lifestyle

Exam Season: Before, During & After

Strategies and tips to help you smash your exams

Campus

Full list of cafés on campus

From iced coffee, to fresh cakes, and everything in between

Sport

Your Introduction to Oriam

Being a Heriot-Watt has plenty of perks

Sport

Sport at Heriot-Watt

Learn about the facilities at Oriam and more!

Sport

Running & Walking Routes on Campus

Heriot-Watt has the ideal routes already set up for you

Campus

My favourite spots to de-stress on campus

Some of my top spots to check out on our campus

Lifestyle

From home to halls

An international student's journey to Heriot Watt

Lifestyle

How to be the best flatmate

Living with new people at university can be a challenge

Lifestyle

Togetherall - You're not alone

Need to chat?

Local

8 things to love about Scotland

Here's our pick of the bunch

Local

Edinburgh City Guide: What to do on a budget

Places to see, things to do

Food

Edinburgh City Guide: Cheap Eats

Edinburgh is filled with fantastic eateries...

Local

Edinburgh City Guide: Shopping areas

Everyone loves a shopping spree once in a while

Lifestyle

Top Student Photos around the Scottish Borders

We ran a Spring Photography Competition

Campus

Bike Routes around the Scottish Borders Campus

Want to get out and fancy a bike ride?

Lifestyle

Things to do in Galashiels

Lost on what sort of activities there are to do in the area?

Sport

Societies, fitness & well-being in Galashiels

Find everything you need here!

Accommodation

Introduction to Residence Life

Here to support you during your time living with us

Accommodation

Heriot Watt Accommodation Tour Vlog

You have a range of choices when it comes to accommodation

Local

4 places to visit during your time at Heriot-Watt

Josh's blog

Lifestyle

Move to uni with me

From France to Edinburgh ✈️

Lifestyle

Iftars on Campus

How we celebrated

Accommodation

Share chores without the chaos

How to keep your flat clean without the drama

Lifestyle

My exam survival guide

Tips to survive exam season

Lifestyle

Recap April with me

Life as a Heriot-Watt student in the past month

Accommodation

What to pack - essential guide

Essential items you need for university

Accommodation

Your moving out checklist

Making moving out that much easier

Accommodation

Leaving halls?

All the departure information you need to know

Food

A guide to Edinburgh's diverse supermarkets

Supermarkets offering an array of international flavours

Lifestyle

5 steps to self-care

Remember to look after yourself both mentally and physically

Accommodation

Need an accommodation reference?

Follow the steps below to request one.

Lifestyle

A 10-minute mindful morning routine

To help put your wellbeing first every day

Accommodation

How to Connect to WiFi in Halls

The Wi-Fi in halls is managed by Glide

Accommodation

Packing Hack: UniKitOut Has You Covered!

UniKitOut is here to make your move smooth & stress-free

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