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| + | '''Heriot-Watt University''' is a [[Public university|public]] [[research university]] based in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]]. It was established in 1821 as the '''School of Arts of Edinburgh,''' the world's first [[mechanics' institute]], to provide practical knowledge of science and technology to Edinburgh's working men, and subsequently granted university status by [[royal charter]] in 1966. It is the eighth-oldest higher education institute in the UK. The name Heriot-Watt was taken from Scottish inventor [[James Watt]] and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith [[George Heriot]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:27, 2 November 2023
 Heriot-Watt University  (University)    | |
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| Formation | 1821 |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Type | • public • reserach |
| Scottish university | |
Heriot-Watt University is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, to provide practical knowledge of science and technology to Edinburgh's working men, and subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. It is the eighth-oldest higher education institute in the UK. The name Heriot-Watt was taken from Scottish inventor James Watt and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot.
Alumni on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Dalziel | September 1957 | UK | Soldier Propagandist Deep state operative | Spokesman for the Institute for Statecraft and "Research and Staff Coordinator" of the Integrity Initiative with "Forty years of dealing with Russia"... “Definitely not secret service, I promise you.” Russo-British Chamber of Commerce director |
| David Martin | 26 August 1954 | UK | Economist | Spooky MEP |
| Linda McAvan | 2 December 1962 | UK | Politician | A member of the European Parliament |
| Gerald Michaluk | Politician Businessperson | |||
| Graham Watson | 23 March 1956 | Politician | A member of the European Parliament | |
| Chris Whitty | 21 April 1966 | UK | Chief Medical Adviser to the UK Government during Covid-19. |
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