Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom originating as the School of Arts of Edinburgh in 1821. It received its university charter in 1966. The name commemorates George Heriot – the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt – the great 18th century inventor and engineer. Women were welcomed as early as 1869, 20 years ahead of other institutions.
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Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom originating as the School of Arts of Edinburgh in 1821. It received its university charter in 1966. The name commemorates George Heriot – the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt – the great 18th century inventor and engineer. Women were welcomed as early as 1869, 20 years ahead of other institutions.
Originally based in the centre of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University now has four campuses. The main campus is located in Riccarton in the Currie area on the outskirts of the city. Satellite campuses are located in Galashiels in the Borders (Scottish Borders Campus, formerly the Scottish College of Textiles), Stromness (Orkney campus) and most recently in Dubai Academic City (Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus). Moreover, the Orkney Campus in Stromness is home to The International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT) which is part of Heriot-Watt University...
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