Welcome to the August edition of What's On at Oriam. We have a summer full of sport for you to enjoy this month! Don't go anywhere, we have plenty of new activities, sports and resources to share with you.
Get Set for a New Semester
We're looking forward to welcoming students back to campus in September!
Campus feels a little different over the summer whilst our students are away, but we don't have long to wait now until our students are back for a new academic year, starting next month.
Whether you're returning for another year at Heriot-Watt, or this is your first year, we have a packed start of semester with free taster sessions, gym access and of course our big Watt Welcome Fair! Our HWU Student Memberships for 25-26 will be live from Monday 18th August.
For our Sports Union members we also have a new range of leisure and competition kit from Joma, part of our new kit partnership with them. We'll be sharing a preview of the new kit later this month! If you haven't already, make sure to follow us and Heriot-Watt Sports Union on Instagram to get first look at the new kit and all the latest updates for the start of semester!
Bookings and Memberships Update
New systems and price changes for 2025-26
Have you spotted the new look for our online bookings and memberships? Last month we launched a new platform for booking classes, sports and managing your memberships. We hope you'll notice a big improvement on your online experience, finding and booking all of your favourite Oriam activities.
Our student memberships will remain on our join-at-home system for now, whilst we configure the customer journey and all of the membership options to best suit our students.
You may also notice a change to some of our pricing. We have made the decision to make a modest increase to our pricing so that we can continue to offer you the best experience that we can, with industry-leading facilities, equipment and staffing.
We're Hiring!
Join our Thriving Oriam Team
Are you looking for a change? Want to support our community, students and athletes to reach their goals? We have three great roles now open for application.
Front of House & Customer Service
We are seeking Pro-active Assistants with Customer Service Experience in our Reception and Café teams. Our Front of House teams are crucial to creating a positive experience for every visitor, often the first and last staff member they interact with during their visit. These are shift based roles including weekends and evenings.
Business Services Manager - Finance
We are seeking a new Business Services Manager with Finance expertise to join our Admin and Business Services team. This is an important role within our organisation, reporting to our senior management team and leading our business and admin services working alongside the Admin Manager and a small team of staff.
Calling all Personal Trainers!
Join our Fitness Family as a verified Freelance Personal Trainer.
Are you a qualified Personal Trainer looking for a place to call home for you and your clients? We are now seeking Freelance Personal Trainers to join our fitness team to provide our community with high-quality Fitness Support.
Ready for Edinburgh Festival Season?
The city is buzzing with the summer festival season! Whether your preparing for an epic tour of the free fringe events or need a little escape from the big crowds, we've got you covered. Which are you? Embrace it, or Escape it?
Embrace it..
Are you ready to embrace the Edinburgh Festival Season? Remember it is a Marathon, not a sprint. From Music, to Books, Food and of course the world famous Fringe, there's so much to see and do!
Whether you're rolling on the floor laughing or just rolling your eyes at the bad jokes, we have a few top tips to get you through.
1. Make sure you've got supportive shoes and plenty of water to keep you hydrated and comfortable.
2. Head to the gym to work on your cardio, so you can power through the crowds between shows and bag yourself the best seats in the house. Test your pull-ups so you're ready to take on the classic pull-up street challenge.
4. Feeling a bit sore after a big day? Remember to check out our Clinic for a relaxing massage.
Escape it..
The festival is not everyone's vibe, the extra crowds and noise can get a bit much. If you need a change of scene and some time to unwind, visit us for a day of sport, fitness and relaxation.
Grab your gym kit and headphones, Get your favourite tunes on and hit the gym to clear your head.
Check out our class options too. Classes are kept small to ensure everyone has the time and space to enjoy the class at their own level with expert instructors.
Need some fresh air? Take a walk around campus to soak up some sun or grab a snack from our café and relax at the outdoor benches.
Working remotely? Take your laptop and head to Oriam lounge after your workout to power through your to do list with nice views, good wi-fi and great coffee from the café.
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Facility and Services Update
Synthetic Pitch Renovations
Our pitches are a key feature of our fantastic facilities and we're thrilled to commence a full renovation programme for our synthetic pitches this summer. Renovation works will start on our Outdoor Synthetic Pitch and Indoor Academy pitch from Monday 29th July for approximately six weeks. There will be a temporary reduction in pitch availability during this time however this work is crucial to maintain our pitch standard for the future. You can get the full story in the link below.
New App Update!
Our App is getting a new look, launching 1st August.
We are giving our app a makeover on Thursday 1st August. Following changes to our services and customer requirements, we our app layout needs a refresh to help you access all of our classes, sports and services quickly and easily. We hope you enjoy the new layout when it launches! There may be a short outage period on Thursday 1st August between 7am and 9am whilst the new layout goes live.
Summary
Here's a round-up of everything we have planned at Oriam for August. New Classes, activities and more coming for summer 2025