Winter 2011 - Heriot-Watt University
Winter 2011 - Heriot-Watt University
Winter 2011 - Heriot-Watt University
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news<br />
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Sunday Times Award<br />
In September <strong>Heriot</strong>-<strong>Watt</strong> was named Scottish<br />
<strong>University</strong> of the Year <strong>2011</strong>/12 in the Sunday Times<br />
<strong>University</strong> Guide.<br />
The Award was made on the basis of our innovation,<br />
teaching excellence and research as well as first-rate<br />
facilities, the employability of our graduates and of<br />
recent successes in the National Student Survey (NSS).<br />
Alastair McCall, Editor of The Sunday Times <strong>University</strong><br />
Guide, said: “Students and employers alike have<br />
good reason to be thankful for <strong>Heriot</strong>-<strong>Watt</strong>, the<br />
hugely deserving winner of our Scottish <strong>University</strong><br />
of the Year award. Although, the <strong>University</strong>’s ranking<br />
of 31st in the UK and fourth in Scotland this year<br />
is an outstanding result, <strong>Heriot</strong>-<strong>Watt</strong>’s contribution<br />
to Scotland and the wider world is far more longstanding<br />
and far-reaching.<br />
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“Excellent teaching, intelligent students and first-rate<br />
facilities are a potent mix. The <strong>University</strong> has a fine<br />
record for innovation and relevant research and its<br />
graduates are highly regarded throughout the world.<br />
Their appreciation of the institution where they study<br />
speaks volumes and is one we thoroughly endorse.“<br />
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The Principal, Professor Steve Chapman, said:<br />
“This is a wonderful result for the <strong>University</strong>. It reflects<br />
the hard work and dedication of colleagues in all areas<br />
of university life, and, through their feedback to the<br />
NSS, the close working partnership with our students<br />
and their representatives.<br />
Everyone should feel a huge sense<br />
of pride in this achievement, but we will<br />
not rest on our laurels. I see this award as<br />
recognition that we are moving in the right<br />
direction and we will continue to work to<br />
improve our teaching, research and the<br />
student experience.<br />
People<br />
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News of our staff’s achievements<br />
and awards as well as interviews with<br />
Nick Thow, Director of the Careers<br />
Service, Professor Patrick Corbett,<br />
who is heading to Brazil next year on<br />
secondment and Professor Paul Jowitt,<br />
who talks about his year as President<br />
of the Institution of Civil Engineers.<br />
Dates for the Diary<br />
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Music events, lectures and exhibitions<br />
from December <strong>2011</strong> to June 2012.<br />
network magazine 3
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