Heriot-Watt University's Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2026 - IN PERSON

We are delighted to invite you to attend Heriot-Watt University’s Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2026, hosted by Mr Bruce Pritchard, Chair of Court, alongside the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard A Williams.

Bringing together staff, students, alumni, partners and friends from across our global community, this event provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year, celebrate our collective achievements, and look ahead to the future of the University.

At Heriot-Watt, we are driven by purpose and measured by impact. The event programme will reflect on the achievements of Strategy 2025 and introduce Strategy 2035, with a renewed focus on research excellence, employability, and impactful collaborations with industry.

We will also provide an overview of the University’s strategic and financial performance in 2024/25, along with perspectives on the years ahead.

You will hear from senior leaders, academic voices and student representatives as we explore teaching excellence, philanthropy, and how we are advancing sustainability and climate action to support the communities we serve.

The event will conclude with a live panel discussion and an open Q&A session. You are also welcome to submit questions in advance using this form.

This registration is for guests attending in person in Edinburgh, please register here to join the event online.
The event will be interpreted into British Sign Language.

Tea, coffee and pastries will be served in the James Watt Centre from 9:30am.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus, The Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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