The Watt Club - Heriot-Watt University Alumni Association

You are invited to an exclusive Heriot-Watt Alumni and Industry Partners Networking Breakfast in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together alumni and industry partners to explore the topic "The Future of Work: Robotics, Automation, and Talent Development in Malaysia."

We are honoured to welcome Alex Liew, Chairman of PIKOM and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Glocomp Systems, as our guest speaker. A highly respected leader in Malaysia’s digital and technology ecosystem, Alex will share insights on how robotics and automation are reshaping industries and talent development across the country. His perspective at the intersection of industry, innovation and policy will offer valuable insight into emerging opportunities and the skills needed to lead in a rapidly evolving world of work.

This event provides an excellent opportunity to reconnect with the Heriot-Watt alumni community, gain thought-provoking industry insight and expand your professional network in a distinctive and welcoming environment.

📅 2 July
⌚8.30 - 11:00
📍Kuala Lumpur

Register here to secure your place: https://tinyurl.com/37j889z4

It's day 1 of our Edinburgh graduations 🎓

👏 Congratulations to everyone graduating this week and welcome to the Watt Club - Heriot-Watt's unique and ever-growing alumni association.

Make sure to follow us and stay tuned to find out more about the Watt Club!

Our summer graduations start tomorrow and to welcome the Class of 2026 into the alumni community, graduates from across Heriot-Watt University are sharing the advice and experiences that stayed with them long after leaving campus.

Here’s a message for those preparing for their next chapter:

"Starting your life after graduation can feel exciting, but you don't need to have everything figured out right away. Take your time to explore different opportunities, learn new skills and discover what truly interests you. Most importantly, believe in yourself and be patient, as success doesn't happen overnight. With effort and persistence, you will find your own path. All the best!" - Loke Yuen, MBA 2008

Happy June everyone! 🎓

Graduation season is almost here, and we’re looking forward to welcoming a new group of graduates to The Watt Club, Heriot-Watt's alumni association.

As we count down to the ceremonies in the coming weeks, here’s a throwback to a graduation day in Edinburgh back in 2016.

From a graduate collection at Heriot-Watt to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York!

Alumna Nadia Pinkney graduated in Fashion from Heriot-Watt in 2016 and now teaches art and fashion in Midlothian. Nadia recently saw her graduate collection featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibition in New York after catching the attention of Met Gala curators.

Inspired by her personal experience of Alzheimer’s disease affecting both her grandmother and great-grandmother, Nadia’s Remember Me Knot collection explored themes of memory, ageing and cognitive decline through intricate prints and tangled materials based on brain scans.

Originally created as part of her degree at Heriot-Watt, the collection has now found a place alongside some of the world’s most celebrated fashion pieces, an extraordinary recognition of her creativity and the deeply personal story behind the work.

We’re incredibly proud to see Nadia’s work receiving international recognition, congratulations! 👏

A landmark new partnership between Heriot-Watt University and Falkirk FC is bringing academic expertise into professional football ⚽

Backed by more than £200,000 in funding, the project is the UK’s first-ever Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with a professional football club. Over the next 25 months, Heriot-Watt researchers will work closely with Falkirk FC to support the club’s long-term financial sustainability and ownership model.

Led by experts from Edinburgh Business School and the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, the partnership highlights the real-world impact of collaboration between universities and industry.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bddjf3rk

You are warmly invited to the Watt Club Uganda Alumni Meetup on 5 June 2026.

Join us for an evening of meaningful reconnection, engaging conversations and forward-looking insights as we gather to reflect on our journeys and explore what lies ahead.

We are honoured to welcome Professor Bryan Rodgers, Associate Executive Dean for Online Education and Chair of Global MBA Programmes at Heriot-Watt University, who will join us as a special guest and share valuable perspectives with our alumni community.

Under the theme Beyond the MBA: Driving Influence, Innovation, and Legacy, the meetup will be a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends, expand your network and exchange ideas in the beautiful setting of Skyz Deck.

📅 05 June
⌚17:00 - 21:00
📍Kampala, Uganda

Register at https://tinyurl.com/3jv3yp2d