The clocks have gone back and the days are getting colder and shorter, but don't worry we still have plenty for you to do all under one roof at Oriam! Find out more about what we have planned for this November in Edinburgh.
HWU Student Fitness Flash Sale!
HWU Student, now is your chance to unlock the ultimate student experience for less in our flash sale on Academic Year Membership. Now just £160 for convenient access to our gym and fitness classes until end of May. More than just a gym membership, enjoy all the benefits of our Oriam Fitness community including access to over 30 fitness classes every week, and up to 20% off selected PAYP Sport.
Move for Movember this Month
Every year our staff and students participate in Movember, raising vital funds and awareness for Men's Health. Last year Heriot-Watt and the Sports Union raised over £12,876 to support men's physical and mental health. Can we do even better this year? Follow the Heriot-Watt Movember team on Instagram for all the latest updates on events, challenges and fundraising totals. Find out more about how you can donate or participate here.
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week
We're not the only ones celebrating a 10th anniversary. The 10th annual Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week is happening this November.
We have a full week of content, interviews and inspiration planned; celebrating the women and girls participating in sport and fitness at Oriam. Follow us on Instagram or check out our news story in the link below.
Our Magic Recipe for Autumn Training
We hope you had a spooktacular Halloween. In case you missed it, we created our own 'magic' recipe for successful autumn training. No tricks, just a few key ingredients to help keep you moving right through until spring.
As the seasons change it is a good time to review your fitness routine, refresh your goals and set yourself up for success. If you need any help, talk to one of our Fitness Team for helpful tips.
What's Next?
Looking ahead to December & January!
Events
- BUCS Prem. Squash, Stage 1
7th & 8th Nov. - HWU Strictly Come Dancing 11th Nov.
- Festive Open Day
29th Dec. - Scottish Junior Squash Open
27th - 30th Dec.
Festive Opening Hours
We will be adjusting our open hours from Friday 18th December and fully closed on the 25th and 26th December and 1st to 3rd January. Full festive schedule coming soon.
FROM THE ARCHIVES..
Sport and Health Testing Launched 2025
Oriam Clinic are thrilled to launch a new series of Sport and Health Testing services later this month. This is an exciting development with collaboration from Heriot-Watt Sports and Exercise Science team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get an insight into your health and fitness performance with industry leading expertise and facilities.
What is Sport and Health Testing and who is it for? The testing services we will be offering are open to everyone, whether you're just trying to get healthier, recovering from injury, or training for a specific sports performance goal. Testing supports your training by offering measurable insight into your current strengths and weaknesses and helps you make informed decisions for your training or rehabilitation programme.
HWU Football Scholar Went Pro 2024
November 2024| HWU Football Scholar, Barney Stewart signed a full-time professional contract with current Scottish League One Champions, Falkirk Football Club. The highly rated striker was the first Heriot-Watt University Football Scholar to sign a full-time professional contract and stands as a testament to the success of the university’s Football Scholarship Programme.
Barney, then a current 3rd Year BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science student, had a stellar career with the Heriot-Watt Football Club and enjoyed a successful first season with Falkirk FC. He is now on loan to Dunfermline Athletic Football Club for the 25/26 season.
Barney is our third Football Scholar to progress into professional football in the past two years, highlighting the success of Heriot-Watt University’s Scholarship Programme. This showcases the investment into the very best facilities and coaching for Heriot-Watt Football Club and the Football Scholarship Programme, alongside the achievements of the team under Head Football Coach, Olabanji Koya.
Squeeze in Some Squash 2024
November 2024| We were thrilled to host Stage One of the BUCS Premier Northern League for Squash. The competition was held in our Squash courts on the 9th and 10th November, 2024. It was a fantastic opportuntiy for Heriot-Watt Men's 1st team to compete at home against other university teams from across Scotland and the North of England. The Heriot-Watt Men's 1s ended the weekend victorious, retaining their title from the previous year.
Feeling inspired to play? We also have a growing Community Squash Club open to all abilities with fun and friendly coaching sessions and box-league competitions, plus you get 10 court-bookings per month with your club membership.
Summary
Here's a round-up of everything we have planned at Oriam for November. New services and activities coming this winter.