Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists

Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists

The team used supermarket-bought lamb liver for the study, to mimic soft brain tissue Scientists in Scotland have shown that a type of laser already similar to the one currently used in routine eye surgery could one day help surgeons remove unwanted tissues, such as tumours, with unprecedented accuracy. Researchers…

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Hot Tin Roof and National Robotarium extend partnership into fifth year

Edinburgh agency’s transformative communications work secures continued role shaping UK’s robotics and AI narrative Hot Tin Roof is continuing its partnership with the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University for a fifth consecutive year, building on award-winning campaigns that have fundamentally transformed how Scotland and the UK understand robotics innovation. The…

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Bottleneck in hydrogen distribution jeopardises billions in clean energy

Heriot-Watt University research finds hydrogen transport infrastructure is developing at half the pace of other clean tech, putting net zero targets at risk. A recent study from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University found that while hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell technologies are advancing rapidly, the hydrogen distribution infrastructure…

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Scottish scientists to ‘spy’ on cancer cells using quantum technology

A revolutionary quantum sensing project that could transform cancer treatment by tracking how immune cells interact with tumours has been awarded a prestigious £2 million Future Leaders Fellowship. The four-year fellowship, funded by UK Research and Innovation, focuses on a critical problem: immune cells often fail when they encounter cancer…

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Revolutionary skin sensing technology set to transform eczema and psoriasis treatment

Device could end years of trial-and-error treatment misery and long wait times for millions of sufferers A groundbreaking technology developed by Heriot-Watt University has received over £475,000 in funding to revolutionise how eczema is diagnosed and treated, potentially ending years of suffering for millions of patients across the UK. The…

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Heriot-Watt University Launches ‘Professional Academy’ to Address the Skills Gap in Rapidly Evolving Industries

Heriot-Watt University has launched its Professional Academy, a comprehensive online learning platform that will be offering over 50 university-credited courses designed specifically for busy professionals seeking to upskill rapidly in their current roles. The innovative platform addresses the growing demand for flexible, accessible professional development in an increasingly competitive job…

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New glasses will supercharge hearing with AI

A team of UK researchers is developing ‘hearing glasses’ that could dramatically improve how people with hearing loss experience sound by combining lip-reading technology, artificial intelligence and the power of cloud computing. The project, led by Heriot-Watt University and involving researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Napier University and the…

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Shaping the future of quantum and photonics

Heriot-Watt University is a driving force in quantum and photonics, delivering transformative technologies that are already reshaping key sectors—from healthcare and communications to advanced manufacturing and sustainability. With a heritage grounded in engineering excellence and a reputation for turning research into real-world solutions, the University is at the forefront of…

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