Robyn McAlpine – Scholar of the Month

Robyn McAlpine has earned Heriot‑Watt University’s Scholar of the Month recognition following a strong period of progress and performance on the international squash stage. Across the 2025–26 season,

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Oriam Football Festival – Heriot-Watt Celebration Week

Oriam Football Festival This June, Oriam is delighted to host a special Football Festival as part of Heriot-Watt University’s Staff Celebration Week, bringing together colleagues from across the

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Barney Stewart – From University Football to the SPFL

Ahead of Falkirk’s SPFL clash with Rangers on Sunday 12 April, Gordon Duncan caught up with former Heriot‑Watt University FC striker and Football Scholar Barney Stewart to reflect

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Barclays Big Tennis Weekend – Oriam

Get on Court: Barclays Big Tennis Weekend Comes to Oriam On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, Oriam is excited to be hosting the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend,

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Kori Fital – Scholar of the Month

Kori Fital is an emerging force in Scottish karate, having recently represented Scotland at the 2026 European Youth Karate Championships, where she displayed exceptional discipline, technical precision, and

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Scottish Junior Open 2025: A Global Squash Showcase at Oriam

Scottish Junior Open 2025 Every year, in the quiet lull between Christmas and New Year, when most people are relaxing with family or recovering from festive feasts, Oriam

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George Cutler – Scholar of the Month

George Cutler is an emerging talent in Scottish cricket, having recently represented Scotland U19 at the 2026 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe, where he demonstrated maturity,

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BUCS Premier (National) Stage 2 Squash Returns to Oriam for a Weekend of Elite Competition

Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, is set to host some of the best university squash in the UK as the BUCS Premier (National) Stage 2 competition comes to

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Heriot-Watt University and Oriam Launch New Coaching Scholarships to Strengthen Sports Performance and Leadership

Heriot-Watt University, in partnership with Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, has launched an ambitious new Coaching Scholarship Programme designed to attract talented and motivated coaches who can help

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Brain Breaks: Small Moments of Movement, Meaningful Impact on Wellbeing

At universities, we often talk about wellbeing, focus and performance — but what does that look like in practice, in a busy lecture theatre or a long meeting?

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