Borders

30th Oct 2025 | 6:00pm

JMSV Supper Club

Join us for curry night!

29th Oct 2025 | 5:00pm

Silent Book Club

Weekly meet up in the library

29th Oct 2025 | 5:00pm

Heriot-Watt University Choir

Join the Scottish Borders Campus choir!

25th Oct 2025 | 1:00pm

Go Ape, Peebles

Treetop courses, zip lines and plenty of outdoor fun!

15th Oct 2025 | 2:30pm

Wild Swimming @ Lindean Loch

Take to the water with a qualified outdoor swim instructor

08th Oct 2025 | 1:00pm

Riverside walk to Melrose

A relaxing autumn walk

A Guide to Cleaning Your Halls

Keeping your residences clean is super important...

How to get from the Borders campus to the city

By train and bus

Isaure's tips on how to make friends at uni

From joining societies to just being brave

Need comfy bedding? Get a Heriot Watt bedding pack

Available to purchase from your main reception

Follow Tweed Valley Blogger for local guides

Helping you get to know the Scottish Borders

A day out at the Donkey Sanctuary

Donkeying around in the Borders countryside

Top five Heriot-Watt merch to settle you in

So fresh, so clean

Social spaces at Jean Muir Student Village

Your go to hang out spots at halls!

Galashiels Guide: Cafes

Couple hot ones with the boys

What to pack | International guide

Key items you'll want to consider bringing

What is an Advance Rent Payment (ARP)?

(And why it's important you pay it)

Bedding and kitchen packs ready for your arrival

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

Key events taking place this academic year

Get these dates in your calendar!

Local supermarkets at Scottish Borders Campus

A guide to food shopping in Galashiels

Should I Get a Job at Uni?

Is it the right choice for me?

Shopping in Galashiels

Students essentials on your doorstep

Jean Muir Student Village Video Tour

Watch Lou's complete guide for Border's accommodation

Join TriFitness at Borders

Your local gym right on your doorstep!

Our halls guest policy

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

Noise levels in halls

Keep it down to keep the peace

Moving to the UK for the first time

Here's how my experience went...

Kitchen assisted cleaning

The University provides assisted cleaning of each kitchen

Essential items for International Student

plus some simple tips from a current student!

My first week at Scottish Borders

Andrea, a Textile Design student experience

A 10-minute mindful morning routine

To help put your wellbeing first every day

5 steps to self-care

Remember to look after yourself both mentally and physically

Need an accommodation reference?

Follow the steps below to request one.

What to pack - essential guide

Essential items you need for university

Share chores without the chaos

How to keep your flat clean without the drama

Top 6 stress-free study tips

Exams can be a stressful time

Free soup at Scottish Borders Campus

Delicious financial soup'port

Wild swimming spots around The Borders

Fancy doing something a little different?

Room and kitchen Inspection

What to Expect

Cleaning tips – room inspection edition

Having a tidy space boosts our productivity and mood too

Plant-based recipes for beginners

Kickstart the new year with these vegan recipes

Laundry at Scottish Borders Campus

Make laundry day a breeze

8 things to love about Scotland

Here's our pick of the bunch

Sustainable re-sale shopping apps

Shop and sell whilst saving the planet

Paddle boarding at Scottish Borders

Take a look at how it went

Contents insurance with Howden

The new name for My Endsleigh

Go Ape at Scottish Borders

Swinging through the trees

Stress busters

Essential tips and tricks to destress

Rosie's Blog: How I manage my mental health

Everyone should feel they can talk about their mental health

How reading can improve your mental wellbeing

Take a moment for yourself

Download the SafeZone App

What it is and why you should use it

Where do I pick up my post?

Where to pick up your post at Jean Muir Student Village

TV Licensing - Don't risk a fine

When do you need a TV licence?

How to be the best flatmate

Living with new people at university can be a challenge

FREE bus pass for under 22

Where will free bus travel take you?

Your 2025/2026 Residence Handbook

The Residence Handbook is a great resource...

Top Student Photos around the Scottish Borders

We ran a Spring Photography Competition

Go Global Accommodation Options

There are a few accommodation options available

Undergraduate Room Types

Deciding on accommodation at University is exciting

Accommodation Guarantee

What Does it Mean?

Top 5 Accommodation FAQs

You may have questions before you arrive at Heriot-Watt

How to Dispose of Your Waste

Heriot-Watt's disposal policies

Reporting Maintenance Issues - Scottish Borders

Help us by reporting any maintenance defects in your room

Bike Routes around the Scottish Borders Campus

Want to get out and fancy a bike ride?

Cycling and bike hire at Scottish Borders Campus

The Scottish Borders is a mecca for cycling

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

How and when to raise the alarm

Banned & Prohibited Items In Halls

Read this to ensure that you do not bring any contraband

Food shopping on a £20 budget

Food shopping is a necessity when becoming a student

What's in my bag? Ndulamo's essentials

Your guide to the accessories and essentials your bag NEEDS

What's provided in Jean Muir Student Village?

It's useful to know exactly what we provide in your halls

Fire Safety in Halls

You need to know some important fire safety information

Weekly Fire Alarm Test at Scottish Borders

The University conducts weekly testing of the systems

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

Campus Map | Scottish Borders

Explore and figure out where everything is

How to find part-time jobs as a student

A comprehensive guide

Volunteering & work in Galashiels

give back to the community or earn some extra pennies

Societies, fitness & well-being in Galashiels

Find everything you need here!

Things to do in Galashiels

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

Food & shopping in Galashiels

Hungry for some delicious food and bargains?

How to Connect to WiFi in Halls

The Wi-Fi in halls is managed by Glide

My morning routine

A morning routine to help you feel energised and prepared!

Togetherall - You're not alone

Need to chat?

What to do when you feel blue

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

Sophie's vegan stir-fry

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

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

Dealing with homesickness

Moving to uni is meant to be an exciting time

Brush up on your Scots lingo

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

A guide to living in the UK

Tips to help you prepare for your big move to Edinburgh

4 places to visit during your time at Heriot-Watt

Josh's blog

Heriot Watt Accommodation Tour Vlog

You have a range of choices when it comes to accommodation

Ways to be more active - without really trying

Student life can be hectic

5 simple indoor workouts

Not got a gym membership?

Heading into the city? Stay safe with these tips!

Make great memories on your nights out, while staying safe

Living away: Ways to adapt to independence

A new place, surrounded by unknown faces - how do you adapt?

How to avoid a fire alarm activation

Picture the scene...

Safety & First Aid - SafeGuarding Services

Safeguarding the Uni’s population, assets and reputation

Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste

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

Meals to make from your freezer

Healthy and cheap dishes to rustle up using freezer food

Locked out at Scottish Borders campus?

Hopefully, it never happens to you...

5 things you can do to help save the planet

How to do your bit as a student in Edinburgh

First Aid Basics Guide

What to do when someone's in danger