While in Malaysia to launch the new strategy. I spent time with Abdul Mubin Mohd Hanafiah, President Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Student Association (HWUMSA). I wanted to hear first-hand from Mubin what’s important to our students and what difference the new Student Partnership Agreement is making to the student experience. The three key priority areas of work are – academic, wellbeing and community – which includes enhancements to assessment […] Read More
Last week it was a pleasure to meet so many staff, students, and some business partners during my time in Dubai. I try to ensure I spend a week operating from different country sites from time to time. Last week coincided with the 10th University Highland Games, which is organised by the Student Council team at Heriot-Watt. Sixteen universities took part and the competition was intense, with sports […] Read More
I have been delighted to have the opportunity to meet so many staff in my first six Let’s Talk sessions in Dubai, Edinburgh and Malaysia. These discussions provide an informal listening opportunity for me to hear about what colleagues like about working at Heriot-Watt and suggestions for what we could improve. So, what have we been talking about? Well, the discussions have been wide ranging and included staff […] Read More
As I share my first blog post today, I am very proud and excited to share with you our new strategy. It’s a celebration of a global conversation inspired by hundreds of hours of engagement with our entire multi-campus community throughout 2018. I want to thank every staff member, student, alumni and partner who played such an important part in shaping and refining our thinking. We should feel […] Read More