Heriot-Watt University Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of its Founding Roots
- Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-00402
That the Parliament congratulates Heriot-Watt University on celebrating the 200th anniversary of its founding roots; understands that the bicentenary provides the university with an opportunity to reflect on its past achievements as pioneers in education, as well as to consider the long-term future of the university and how it can continue to use its considerable research strengths to address global challenges; acknowledges that the university is marking this significant occasion with a renewed focus on global sustainability and aims to play a leading role in confronting climate change; understands that two centuries of innovation have led to what is today a unique international institution with campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia, and wishes the university continued success in the future.
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Foysol Choudhury, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Martin Whitfield, Brian Whittle, Beatrice Wishart