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Free Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination

Are you eligible for the free MenB vaccination?

Upcoming events

Active Residences - Yoga

06th Oct 2026 | 12:15pm

Active Residences - Yoga

Join us for a relaxing weekly yoga session

Active Residences - Kwik Cricket

06th Oct 2026 | 3:00pm

Active Residences - Kwik Cricket

Curious about cricket? Give Kwik cricket a go

Make your own keyring workshop

07th Oct 2026 | 2:00pm

Make your own keyring workshop

Feeling creative? Come along and design your very own person

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Arrivals Day at Heriot-Watt Edinburgh

First moments, new faces and life on campus begins

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Opening a bank account as an International Student

It's crucial to establish a solid financial foundation

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Your 2026/2027 Residence Handbook

The Residence Handbook is a great resource...

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Budgeting tips to know before you move in

Our top 5 tips to help you manage your money

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Shuttle Bus service from Edinburgh to Borders

Grab a spot on our shuttle bus between the two campuses

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Important Guidance on Lithium Batteries in Halls

Simple Steps to Stay Safe

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Get discounted bus travel with a Young Scot Card

You're eligible for free bus travel!

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What to bring to Heriot Watt

Your packing list

Is it a scam?

Everything you need to know to help stay safe

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Keeping connections after you leave

Staying in touch with each other ❤️

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Storage for students

Store smart, not hard

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Step-free access in Edinburgh

Getting out and about

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Benefits of postgraduate accommodation

Designed to make uni life easy, save time and money

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PAT Testing in Halls – Keeping You Safe

Not sure whether your appliance is safe to use? PAT test it!

Walk with llamas in Edinburgh

More llamas, less drama!

Food waste recycling in halls

Think before you bin 🥦

Buy your essentials second-hand

Your guide to saving money before you arrive!

Why you should call campus ‘home’ for another year

Apply now and secure your spot

LGBTQIA+ Friendly Spaces in Edinburgh

Thousands of people celebrate the queer community

A Guide to Cleaning Your Halls

Keeping your residences clean is super important...

5 things you need to be more sustainable

Simple daily habits that save both the planet and your money

Best day trips from Edinburgh

Escape student life for a day