Unlock the Ultimate Student Sports Experience

Join Oriam and The Watt Family to make friends and memories that last a lifetime

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Welcome to Oriam

Welcome to Heriot-Watt University! Oriam and HWU Sports Union are the hub of sports and fitness on campus with a range of world-class sports facilities all under one roof. Oriam and HWU Sports Union are open to all. Whether you're an experienced athlete looking to compete against other top universities or want to give a new sport a try and meet new friends, it all happens right here at Oriam.

Your Start of Semester Checklist 

  1. Check out our Start of Semester Events â–¢
  2. Book your space for the Watt Welcome Fair â–¢
  3. Get Your Student ID Card â–¢
  4. Download the Oriam App â–¢
  5. Follow Oriam and HWU Sports Union Social Media â–¢
  6. Become an Oriam Member â–¢
  7. Join HWU Sports Union â–¢
  8. Unlock the Ultimate Sports Experience â–¢

Start of Semester Events

As part of Start of Semester and Welcome Week we're delighted to be running a full calendar of events for students to access our facilities, and find out more about everything that Oriam and HWU Sports Union have to offer. From free gym trials and sports club tasters to the Watt Welcome Fair, there's plenty to see and do at Oriam.

Watt Welcome Fair - Start of Semester

Watt Welcome Fair

Watt Welcome Fair is where all clubs and societies will be available to engage with new and returning students, plus we'll have loads more going on!

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Sports Union Club Tasters

With over 30 clubs on offer, there's no better time to try new sports and meet new people than our club taster sessions.

Oriam Events - Start of Semester

Oriam Events

We have a wide range of activity on offer at Oriam from facility tours, free fitness classes, and group fitness inductions. Book Now!

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Become an Oriam Member

Through becoming an Oriam Student Member, you'll gain access to a range of great benefits to help you stay fit and active alongside your studies. Choose from our Student Monthly option and spread the cost of your membership across the year or select our Academic Year membership to secure your membership from September to May and benefit from:  

  • Gym Access
  • Group Exercise Classes
  • 20% Off Pay As You Play Sport Bookings (Excluding Football and Futsal).
  • 10% Off Select Services at Oriam Clinic
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Join HWU Sports Union

HWU Sports Union are based within Oriam and are the home of student sport at Heriot-Watt University. With over 30 different clubs offering a range of sports activities from recreational fun to competitive matches in a safe and welcoming environment, HWU Sports Union offers the opportunity to join the WattFamily and make memories that last a lifetime. HWU Sports Union is open to all regardless of skill and experience and it all starts with an Oriam Student Membership.

  • Join the Watt Family and become part of our community.
  • Choose from over 30 sports clubs!
  • Offering both recreational and competitive opportunities.
  • Make friends and memories that last a lifetime.
Oriam App - Start of Semester

Download the Oriam App

Through becoming an Oriam Student Member, you'll gain access to a range of great benefits to help you stay fit and active alongside your studies. Choose from our Student Monthly option and spread the cost of your membership across the year or select our Academic Year membership to secure your membership from September to May and benefit from:  

  • Unlimited Gym Access.
  • Group Exercise Classes
  • 20% Off Pay As You Play Sport Bookings (Excluding Football and Futsal).
  • 10% Off Select Services at Oriam Clinic