Lifestyle — Edinburgh campus

The Best Cafes for studying in town

A change of scenery to refresh your mind

Food options near HW Edinburgh Campus

Delicious meals guaranteed, even past campus opening times

Stay Active with ResLife!

Come along to a Active Residencies event

Free Activities to do in Town

Fun and Free, here's what you can't miss out on in Edinburgh

What to eat on campus

Tasty and affordable meals all around campus

Moving to the UK for the first time

Here's how my experience went...

Essential items for International Student

plus some simple tips from a current student!

Walking routes of Edinburgh campus

Life can get so busy, especially university life!

Best places to study on Edinburgh campus

Finding the right place makes all the difference

Top 6 stress-free study tips

Exams can be a stressful time

Watt Fair recap

Get a sneak peek into this event

Iftars on Campus

How we celebrated

Make the most of our careers services

Looking for a job whilst studying?

A day in the life of a master's student

Video blog straight from a Digital Creator!

Cleaning tips – room inspection edition

Having a tidy space boosts our productivity and mood too

Watt Welcome Fair recap

Join the club

Plant-based recipes for beginners

Kickstart the new year with these vegan recipes

Full list of cafés on campus

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

Sport at Heriot-Watt

Learn about the facilities at Oriam and more!

ResLife Event Recap: Hot Choc Workshop

A classic winter warmer

Have lunch with me on campus

At Elements! 🌯

Sustainable re-sale shopping apps

Shop and sell whilst saving the planet

Hacks to keep you warm this winter

Simple tips to survive the cold weather

Checking out the market

Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm

Come to the library with me

Cameron Smail Library

Download the SafeZone App

What it is and why you should use it

Move to uni with me

From France to Edinburgh ✈️

Become a Digital Creator

Get e-vouchers and digital comms experience!

How to be the best flatmate

Living with new people at university can be a challenge

Introduction to Residence Life

Here to support you during your time living with us

Collecting Parcels

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

Running & Walking Routes on Campus

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

Travel to Edinburgh with me

The best ways to get into the centre

Food shopping on a £20 budget

Food shopping is a necessity when becoming a student

Get your free soup now!

Delicious financial soup'port

What's in my bag? Ndulamo's essentials

Your guide to the accessories and essentials your bag NEEDS

Edinburgh campus social map

Use this interactive map to get around campus with ease

Your Campus Map

Get an idea of your new surroundings

Packing for uni

The clothing essentials

The best student banks in the UK & Scotland

Put your money troubles to rest and bank the smart way

Bookable social spaces on campus

It's important to be able to gather with friends

How to find part-time jobs as a student

A comprehensive guide

Chinese Lunar New Year events roundup

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

My morning routine

A morning routine to help you feel energised and prepared!

Sophie's vegan stir-fry

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

My favourite spots to de-stress on campus

Some of my top spots to check out on our campus

Anshika's Egg Curry

Fed up with the same chicken curry?

Darshana's Umm Ali

Something quick and easy to rustle up when you get hungry

Harshita's tips for making friends at uni

Everybody is in the same boat

5 ways to jazz up your pasta dish

The standard go-to meal at uni is pasta

Maisa's turkey pasta

Super simple, budget-friendly pasta dish

Day in the life at Heriot-Watt

Life at University isn't just about studying

My journey to Heriot-Watt

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

How to join a society

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