Welcome to WattLiving — Edinburgh campus

A Guide to Cleaning Your Halls

Keeping your residences clean is super important...

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How to get from Edinburgh campus to the city

The easiest way to travel to the city centre

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My journey from India to Edinburgh

Follow Krish on his travels ✈️

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Isaure's tips on how to make friends at uni

From joining societies to just being brave

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Need comfy bedding? Get a Heriot Watt bedding pack

Available to purchase from your main reception

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Top five Heriot-Watt merch to settle you in

So fresh, so clean

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What to pack | International guide

Key items you'll want to consider bringing

Upcoming events

20th Nov 2025 | 11:30am

Therapets

Drop by and cuddle one of the lovely Therapets dogs!

21st Nov 2025 | 8:30pm

Football

Join us for football fun

25th Nov 2025 | 12:30pm

Tuesday Soup Lunch

Soup for only £1

26th Nov 2025 | 12:00pm

Santa Dash

2.5km walk or run around campus in Santa hats

26th Nov 2025 | 6:00pm

Wednesday evening meal

Pop down to the Chaplaincy for your dinner

27th Nov 2025 | 7:00pm

ResLife Game Night

Free games and food, what more could you want!

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Become a Heriot Watt Digital Creator

Get e-vouchers and digital comms experience!

What is an Advance Rent Payment (ARP)?

(And why it's important you pay it)

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Bedding and kitchen packs ready for your arrival

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

Celebrating cultures and diversity

Share the joy, discover community

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Laundry Etiquette

Keep it clean and fair for everyone

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Studio flat

Contemporary studios for postgraduate students

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Should I Get a Job at Uni?

Is it the right choice for me?

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International Students' Clothing Guide

What to wear,where to shop & how to survive Scottish weather

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Lockable Bike Storage at Christina Miller

🚲 A safer way to keep your bike safe in halls

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International Supermarkets in Edinburgh

You're never far from a world of flavour

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Our halls guest policy

Want to have guests over? Here's what you need to know

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The Best Cafes for studying in town

A change of scenery to refresh your mind

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Food options near HW Edinburgh Campus

Delicious meals guaranteed, even past campus opening times

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Stay Active with ResLife!

Come along to a Active Residencies event