THE WATTHeriot-Watt University

November 2009 Issue 1

The views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heriot-Watt University or Heriot-Watt University Students Association

New Principal: Library will be open 24hrsby Ani DealThe Library will soon be open 24hrs, following a recent contract signed by the Principal, Steve Chapman. The Students Association has been campaigning for this change for the past four years, and most recently the President, Simon Eltringham, pledged to see this goal fulfilled. With the cooperation of both the Students Association and the new Principal, the library’s move to 24hrs is finally taking place this semester during weeks 12 to 14, just in time for Christmas exams! In the second semester the Library will once again convert, for the students’ convenience, to a 24hr schedule between weeks 13 and 19.

This development is part one of three ongoing objectives that Steve Chapman has on the agenda for this year at Heriot-Watt. His first goal is front-lining student services by improving the quality of life for students, starting with increasing the Library’s opening hours and creating more study space. Steve firmly believes that “the student experience is not just the lectures, or where you live, it’s the sort of people you meet and the environment”, and seeks to provide the best possible situation for students.

The second goal Steve has is for ours to be a truly International University. We are already at the forefront of all Scottish institutions in terms of degrees awarded overseas – “50% of all degrees awarded overseas from Scottish institutions are awarded by Heriot-Watt” – and 30% of students on the home campus are International students. “If you’re a student here you have a fantastic opportunity that not all students have of meeting diverse cultures, from Nigeria, Mexico, China, from all over.”

“And of course I’m keen on the teaching and learning. We have an ambitious strategy here – Focus on the

Future”, his third objective, which aims to present Heriot-Watt as leaders in research by 2015, both in the UK and Internationally. This is a plan that Steve firmly believes in, as he likes to tell people, “I want Heriot-Watt to be the MIT of Scotland: great at research, great at teaching, and to have an International dimension.”

Steve has undoubtedly immersed himself in Heriot-Watt, being not only extremely busy here in the Edinburgh Campus, but also travelling at the end of the month to perform graduations in Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Two months in, and the University has already proved “better than expected”, he continues, “I’m like a guy with a new train set... I can’t stop, I can’t put it down. And this is a massive train set! I’ve still got tracks left to explore, it’s just fantastic.”

Although Steve is new to this institution, he is not new to Edinburgh. Coming from the position of Vice-Principal at Edinburgh University, Heriot-Watt is, in his opinion, “an interesting institution, it’s much more practical, applied, much more can-do than Edinburgh University. People get degrees here that employers want. It more than matched my expectations.”

The new Principal, Steve Chapman

by Samuel Amaral

“There are ominous signs that the Earth’s weather patterns have begun to change dramatically and that these changes may portend a drastic decline in food production – with serious political implications for just about every nation on Earth. The drop in food output could begin quite soon, perhaps only 10 years from now,” Newsweek, April 1975. The topic was global cooling.

Now the topic is global warming, an issue which the Copenhagen Climate Conference will wrestle with in a month’s time in order to decide how to deal with it. But they will certainly forget the very important question: does climate change science still matter?

The science is not yet decided; in fact, 700 international scientists have signed a minority report to the United State Senate challenging the apparent human origin of global warming. But there is not only no consensus among scientists, there are also many contradictions between the measured data and the models used to ‘prove’ global warming. While a steady warming was predicted, according to Physicist Howard C. Hayden, “not a single climate model predicted the current cooling phase. If the science were settled, the model would have predicted it”.

Does climate change science still matter? Even though no scientific conclusions have been reached, we are urged to take immediate and drastic actions to prevent the possibly catastrophic effects of rising temperatures and sea level. However, as the Earth’s climate has always been changing, people might need to slow down and look at this issue with some perspective. Temperatures have been rising since the mid 1800s as a result of the end of the ‘little Ice Age’, and despite the lack of SUV’s and coil plants, the Romans enjoyed a climate hotter than the predicted warming.

Unfortunately, the question is no longer a scientific one, it has become a political debate and one worth much money and influence. With the expected bonanza of carbon tax revenues and green contracts, does climate change science still matter?

Despite any arguable practical impact, carbon emissions will be reduced, and by taxing economic growth in rich countries and subsidising poverty in Third World Countries, all will become poorer.

Does climate change science still matter? If the answer is NO, then Howard C. Hayden, Professor Emeritus of Physics, is correct in saying, “People will do anything to save the world … except take a course in science”.

NEWS IN BRIEF by Micheal Bottom

Heriot-Watt has been granted FairTrade status. How, you ask? Well Universities can achieve FairTrade status by stocking FairTrade foods in all shops and outlets, using FairTrade tea and coffee in meetings and also by promoting FairTrade consumption.

Style icon Barbara Hulanicki, who is known for introducing Biba to the UK and creating the ultimate fashion explosion of the 1960s, visited the School of Textiles and Design for a special screening of “Beyond Biba”, a film that was completed at the end of October, which focuses on her career. She is currently designing new collections for Top Shop.

In an article in the Financial Times, Heriot-Watt was dubbed as Scotland’s International University. This year Heriot-Watt’s International Students account for 50% of International Students studying in Scotland.

Calum Robb, a Heriot-Watt student, won first place in the European Wado Cup. Calum beat Frenchman Cedric Kozlowski 4-1 in the final to win gold at Edinburgh’s Meadowbank Stadium.

Calum Robb wins another Gold

Heriot-Watt is “Scotland’s International University”

Barbara Hulanicki Visits Scottish Borders Campus

University Achieves FairTrade Status

1. Name and age: Steve Chapman, 502. Place of birth: Newcastle3. Family: Wife, 3 kids (a boy aged 16, two girls

aged 14, 12), 2 cats (Daisy and Rosy)4. Education: Bsc and PhD in Chemistry5. Favourite food: Italian6. Favourite movie: The Godfather7. Favourite music: Marianne Faithful, Leonard

Cohen, Elgar8. Favourite sports teams: Heriot-Watt,

Newcastle United9. Favourite spot in Edinburgh: Hermiston

House10. Random fact: He coached and pitched

for a softball team at MIT named “Reagan Athletic Supporters” whose logo was “Grace under pressure”. In two years and out of 20 games played, they won only once, but were renowned as having the best cooler!

New Principal contd. FACT BOX

Heriot-Watt goes Fairtrade

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Contents

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2 News in Brief

3 Climate Change

4 Pizza

5 Letters from Abroad

6 Letters

7 Reviews

8 Know your Uni

9 Fun Page

10 Competition

11 Classifieds

12 Sport

And of course, the topic of sports rivalries between Steve’s old and new allegiances arose. “The game that I really enjoyed was against Edinburgh University, which we won 2-1. That was fabulous. Of course there were a lot of people from Edinburgh I knew, and it was great to shake their hands at the end! If you were wondering who I support, no question, I support Heriot-Watt,” he exclaimed, whole-heartedly. As if to prove it, he continued, “and here’s my hat, ready for the next football match!”

We hope that there are many positive changes on the horizon with our new Principal, and that the new Library opening hours are merely the first of these. Steve remarks that, “there are things we need to fix, and that will take time, but I want to make sure that there is a difference happening this year that you guys see.”

ContributorsSamuel Amaral Mike RossRobert BianchiniAsha J. Sheppard

The Watt is writer and produced by students of Heriot-Watt University. The views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heriot-Watt University or Heriot-Watt University Students Association.

For more information please contact the Editor, Ani Deal at watt.editor@gmail.com

Editor Ani DealSports Editor Paul MurphyNews in Brief Michael BottomHW Historical Yang LinFun Page Natasha MannEramus Letters Claire Lucia Grant

by Mike RossI love pizza. It’s a fact I cannot deny: I am a lean mean pizza-eating machine. It is such an exquisite invention, on a par with other amazing ideas such as TV, the internet and sliced bread. The reason that pizza is so amazing is because of its ability to be customised in such a wide variety of ways. From your classic Margherita to your more sophisticated Four Cheese pizza accompanied with chicken, bacon, jalapeños, pepperoni and of course a cheese-stuffed crust. The latter is not a pizza for the faint-hearted and requires substantial upper body strength to consume such a culinary masterpiece. I would like to think that there is a special pizza for everyone in this world, big or small, old or young.

A few nights ago as I was partaking in what seemed like a normal pizza eating session I got to thinking, could a pizza one day be the death of me? A very morbid approach to take I will not deny, but I felt one that required looking into nonetheless. So as you do when curious about such things, I decided to visit the BBC News website where I performed a simple search, “death by pizza”, which lead me onto recent news of a man being killed in a drunken brawl over pizza, a fate which I felt would not become of me. After not very much initial success I came across a few studies that were done with regards to whether eating pizzas is bad for you. The study revealed some surprising and some not-so-surprising results. It was found out that the worst part of a pizza is the amount of cheese contained on it; pizza that are typically healthier contain more vegetables and less cheese, although meats such as chicken and ham are the preferred healthy meat choices due to their nutritional values. This of course wasn’t terribly shocking, but I was interested to see that Italian researchers have claimed that pizza considerably reduces the risk of developing throat cancer as well helping to reduce the risk of contracting other cancers such as mouth and colon cancer. So, in conclusion, pizza is not all bad for you and if you want to feel good about eating it, then try and stay away from high fat meats and cheeses, also be careful about salt content of some of the toppings. I, however, will take a more risky approach and stick to my usual four cheeses pizza accompanied with chicken, bacon, pepperoni, jalapeños and of course a cheese-stuffed crust.

by Claire Lucia Grant As part of my Interoretatind and Language Degree in the Languages Department at Heriot-Watt, this year I am spending one semester in France and one in Spain. I still vividly remember the day when we all received our Erasmus destinations, and now I’m already more than halfway through my time in France. Time is flying and so far, the experience has been incredible.

I’m living in a town called Tours located in the centre of the country, in the Loire Valley region. As a student, it’s a great place to be, as there’s always something happening. I was lucky enough to get a place in lovely Halls, just a short bus ride from the main University Campus where I have the majority of my classes. I’m taking mostly French classes for foreign students, which are a good way to meet other Erasmus students.

Mmm....Pizza The Life of a Little Erasmus Student!

Letters from AbroadMargherita Pizza: Going back to the classics. An easy and delicious recipe.

FOR THE BASE300g strong bread flour1 tsp instant yeast (from a sachet or a tub)1 tsp salt1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE100ml passata (cooked tomato concentrate)handful fresh basil or 1tsp dried1 garlic clove, crushed

FOR THE TOPPING125g ball mozzarella, slicedhandful grated or shaved parmesan

handful cherry tomatoes, halved

1. Make the base: Put the flour into a large bowl, then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust.

2. Make the sauce: Mix the passata, basil and crushed garlic together, then season to taste. Leave to stand at room temperature while you get on with shaping the base.

3. Roll out the dough: If you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into two balls. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets.

4. Top and bake: Heat oven to 240ºC (fan 220ºC). Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Smooth sauce over bases with the back of a spoon. Scatter with cheese and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season. Put one pizza, still on its baking sheet, on top of the preheated sheet or tray. Bake for 8-10 mins until crisp. Serve with a little more olive oil, and basil leaves if using. Repeat step for remaining pizza. For additional tips and more recipes go right to the source! www.bbcgoodfood.com

DIY Pizza: The Pizza BoatHow about an alternative to frozen or take-out pizza without much hassle? Halve a baguette and spread ready-made pasta sauce, spices, cheese, and whatever toppings your heart desires. Then stick it in the oven at 190ºC for ten minutes or until the cheese has melted and voila! A culinary masterpiece ready to be enjoyed!

There are loads of us here, so we often organise nights out together, or trips to see some of the castles and tourist sites in the area.

Contrary to popular belief, or at least to what I heard before coming here, the French are quite welcoming. I’ve met many friendly people who have made it easier to settle in and learn the language, which makes a big difference. Thanks to all of the cultural activities the town offers, I’d actually say I probably learn even more French outside of class!

Of course, I miss all of my family and friends, but I’m having fun and learning so much about France and the language that it all seems worth it.

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During the Second World War, the army requisitioned the house and estate in Riccarton, which became the Headquarters of Scottish Command. Riccarton House was heavily reinforced with concrete bunkers. Although Riccarton’s role in the war effort is still shrouded in some mystery, evidence suggests that it was the Command Headquarters for the Liberation of Norway.

The story goes that Donald MacDonald met the Crown Prince of Norway during his visit to Riccarton Campus on November 16th 1979. He took him to the Library where the future king suddenly remembered that he had visited Riccarton during the Second World War!

You think you know our Uni...by Yang LinPerhaps, after having lived here for some time, you are pretty sure that you are well acquainted with our Campus. But most of you may fi nd that apart from the loch, the various woodland paths and the complicated names of some School buildings, it is sometimes diffi cult to introduce Heriot-Watt to friends from back home.

Luckily for you, in this column we are going to tell you some interesting stories about the places around Campus that you come in contact with everyday yet may be unaware of their unique past. Maybe after this brief historical background, you’ll feel equipped as a tour guide for the next visitors in town.

#1 The Library – Headquarters for Norwegian Liberation during WWII

At that time, the Crown Prince was serving as Chief of Defense for the Norwegian government in exile. During their visit to Riccarton in July 1994, King Herald and Queen Sonja of Norway unveiled plaques in the University Library commemorating this wartime alliance, plaques which can still be found there today.

The Library as it was then.

This was as much a delight to me as the quaint historical buildings and the broad accommodating roadways and sidewalks.

I saw my musician friend many times but only in passing. There were more important things to do than to listen to a street side violinist. Just as quickly as my epiphany came, it was smothered by apparently heavier responsibilities such as exams. I narrowed my focus and my purpose to my pending exam results which were sorely disappointing. For months I walked under the spell of accepted defeat. I began to frequent City Gate again, and six months after my fi rst and only conversation with the musician, I saw him.

That day, I was especially blue so I only acknowledged him with a slight nod: I had resolved that trifl ing abstractions like beauty had no place in the practical affair of living. I walked away from him just as many of us - in our pursuit of happiness - walk away from obvious joys, but before I rounded the corner I heard the unmistakable opening F sharp of ‘Air ’…

…I missed a step.

Why I want to pursue a degree in Urban Planning

by Asha J SheppardI saw him in City Gate. This is the heart, which creates the pulse of Trinidad’s capital city, Port of Spain, although everything here seems to be coloured in a grayscale. A transit hub for Trinidad’s busy commuters is where a bald, poorly attired old violinist plies his unappreciated trade.

My fast paced walk matched those of my fellow commuters as I bypassed this musical character on my way to after-school Geography lessons. Almost impulsively, I doubled back to place $5 in his open violin case. It was not pity. On my way back from lessons, I stopped to speak with him, as my parents had not yet arrived to take me home.

This has-been violinist had opinions about everything I found to speak about and was surprisingly lucid. I stood in wonder of this breathing cultural and musical encyclopedia. My knowledge of music was enough to ascertain that I knew little in comparison to him and that I was in the presence of a master musician. Eventually he asked if there was any song that he could play for me. I requested my favorite song and as he began on the opening F sharp of ‘Air’ by J.S. Bach, my parents arrived. I had to leave.

He told me his name but I do not remember it. It baffl ed me that a chance meeting with a stranger would revolutionise my outlook, but it did. I began to wonder what other humble personalities we take for granted everyday. Unnoticed stores of information who unobtrusively choose to present beauty in as unlikely places as street corners and bus stands. He showed me in that brief interlude that everyone had something to offer.

It began to occur to me that we should incorporate such persons as this violinist in the planning of cities. Just as the phenomenon of ‘Green Spaces’ has gained popularity because of its perceived and proven importance, so too should these street side artists be granted spaces where their efforts can be appreciated. On a visit to England, I realized that my ideas were in fact not quite as unique and revolutionary as I thought (at least not to the London metropolis). In this historic city, spaces were specially created to exhibit artists, musicians and other creative characters.

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Letters

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)You are feeling really guilty about something right now. You should tell that person the truth, they will understand.

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20) There is someone in your life that is really suffering. You need to do something special for this person to encourage them.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21)

You will see your interest sometime very soon and (s)he will notice you. It is most likely to be on public transport.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You need to be more sociable this month! Do that sport that you have always been meaning to try out or join that society you’ve been eyeing. You have nothing to lose.

Fun Page by Natasha Mann

OVERHEARD... ...on Campus

“If you keep on using Bluetooth in two years you will have blue teeth.”

“If you were choking on a goldfish who would die first? You or the goldfish?”

HoroscopesLeo (July 23 - Aug 22) The post that has sat in the doorway for days, open it. It will bring you luck and fortune in the near future.

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22)

A long lost friend will soon contact you. You will not want to respond, but give them a chance – you may be surprised!

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Money is running low this month but do not be disheartened: something will come your way in form of disguise.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

You possess a sense of vulnerability at this moment in time. Keep trying and share your worries with a friend.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

You are capable of intense energy which, if not contained, may make you seem authoritative and controlling to those threatening your power.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)

Stop talking about that person behind their back. If you continue, your words will backfire.

Aquarius (Jan 20- Feb 18)

Continue working towards that deadline and you will succeed.

Pisces (Feb 19- Mar 20)

You need that break you have been considering to revitalise yourself. Come back refreshed and ready to work.

F X B O N F I R E Z S C F D P S X A I W Z A S I S E K W A F G R B L R K O G V R J U N O V E M B E R L F Y Z J G W X P U E X P L O S I O N B R E L K R A P S R A G U N P O W D E R K T N E M A I L R A P

WORD SEARCHGUY FAWKES THEMED

Ever overheard something at Uni so ridiculously stupid that you’ve laughed out loud? Well, we want to hear about it. Email us at watt.editor@gmail.com

“I know how to treat women, that’s all I’m saying!”

by Robert BianchiniIf you’re a fan of action movies, gunslingers, and modern day pirates, then this Anime series is just what you are looking for!

Black Lagoon is a series centred on the lives of the mercenaries that form the crew of the Black Lagoon, a Patrol Torpedo boat used to smuggle goods and run errands for criminal bosses in the Southeast Asian seas. The characters are Revy, a sadistic, skilled gunslinger girl, who acts as the muscle of the crew; Dutch, a former African-American soldier of the Vietnam war now serving as leader and captain of the Black Lagoon; Benny, former post-graduate student from the University of Central Florida and technician expert of the crew; and finally, Rock, a Japanese salaryman kidnapped by the crew in the first episodes of the series, who joins the team and acts as translator and negotiator. The crew is based in the outlaw town of Ronapaur in Thailand, home to different crime syndicates, including the Russian ‘Hotel Moscow’, the Black Lagoon’s main client.

by Ani DealJust when you feel like there’s another McDonald’s or Starbucks popping up on every corner, a place like the Forest comes along: a volunteer-run, arts, social and events space gathering together a community in the heart of Edinburgh. The Forest maintains a front as a vegan/vegetarian café with internet and a book exchange library but it is so much more... Not only can you enjoy a coffee or a delicious well-priced meal everyday between 10am and 11pm (personally I’d recommend the £2.80 Falafel Burger), but they also have art exhibitions in the front room and some days you might even find a free concert or film night! Since they first opened in August 2000, they have been expanding in all directions but always towards furthering local artists and their work. Artists can sell their work in the shop, musicians can sign on with Forest Records and writers can hop on with Forest Publications. This alternative space also welcomes a variety of free workshops from yoga to self-defense to beginner’s Spanish, and has a free clothes and book shop every Sunday from 2-5pm. The Forest has found a different approach to community, run by a group of volunteers who dedicate at least one 4-hour shift a week to keep the place running. One volunteer, Tim, even claims that the Forest saved his life – by restoring his faith in humanity. It is an innovative concept, and inspiration to all those who step through the door.

The Forest, open 10am-11pm daily3 Bristo Place, EdinburghTel: 0131 220 4538

To get involved, check out their events calendar or to find any other information about the Forest without actually going there, visit www.theforest.org.uk

Black Lagoon More than just a café - Meet The Forest

This series has everything you could want from an action series: shootouts, dramatic chases, explosions, and sexy girls with guns (the four most dangerous gunslingers in the series are all female) and even numerous references to John Woo movies But it also showcases a wide variety of existential themes in between gunfights (and sometimes during them), like the subjectivity of moral values and free will, tied to Nietzsche’s concept of the Ubermensch, a man which, freed from the legacy of religion and moral values, can decide his own life and assign values based on what he believes.

There are currently two complete Anime series of 12 episodes each, and 9 Mangas available. This series is a must-see for all action-loving people interested in existential themes.

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The Crew: Benny, Rock, Revy and Dutch.

The Forest exterior.

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CLASSIFIEDSDance Society Show 1st & 2nd December at Zeroº in The Union Tickets: £3 for students, £4 for non-students.

Play an instrument? Want to learn? Enjoy banter with mates? Come along to Music Society, meeting Mondays, 6pm-8pm, Chaplaincy

For Sale : Electric Blue Drum Kit3 toms and bass, contact Gavin for more details, gi9@hw.ac.uk

English Lessons by Native SpeakerAlso French/German for beginners. For rates contact frgertranslator@yahoo.com

ERASMUS and International Society! Check out upcoming events on our Facebook page: ‘ERASMUS Society HWU 2009-2010’

Drama Society’s Cinderella Ballroom Blitz 17th, 18th and 21st November at Zeroº in The UnionTickets £5 for students, £6 for non-students on sale in The Union. (includes access to the after-party on the 21st)

Interested in Debating?Want to improve your analysis and public speaking skills? Come along to Appleton Tower at Edinburgh University, Mondays at 6.30pm

Want to advertise in the Christmas Edition? £2 per Advert, both business and personal. Email watt.editor@gmail.com for details.

The adrenalin-fuelled RACMSA Rally of Scotland promises to provide three days of high-octane rally action from 19-21 November, 2009. Attracting top-class rally cars and the most formidable driving talent, the final round and climax of the prestigious 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge is a must-see for any motor sport or sporting fan.

Covering Stirling, Perth and Kinross, the 13 enthralling stages and over 210 kilometres of competitive driving distance will showcase some of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery and challenging terrain – pushing the drivers and their cars to their absolute limit.

The Rally of Scotland will feature two Service Parks (where the cars are repaired and refueled), allowing you to get up close to all the action. One situated in the beautiful grounds of Blair Castle, and the other in Stirling city centre, offering picturesque surroundings and excellent amenities alongside the hive of activity assured in such an event. Adding to the thrill and excitement of the occasion is the resurrection of classic rally stages that haven’t seen competitive action in nearly two decades; something rally fans won’t want to miss.

Want to go? Well, we have teamed up with the Rally of Scotland to offer you and 3 of your mates the chance to win four adult passes for Friday 20th November’s Perthshire Stages.

For a chance to win all you need to do is answer this question:

Where will the 2009 RACMSA Rally of Scotland’s Ceremonial Start take place?

A. Edinburgh CastleB. Buckingham PalaceC. Scone PalaceD. Stirling Castle

Email your answer, your name and your contact details to watt.editor@gmail.com by 12 noon, Saturday 14th November. The winner will be notified by email, by Monday 16th November.

COMPETITION Win Tickets for the Rally of Scotland.Get revved up for the Rally of Scotland

The Rally of Scotland

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SPORTFootball – Men’s 1st TeamBUCS Football - Scottish ‘1A’ League

P W D L F A Diff Pts

1 Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st 5 3 0 2 14 7 7 9

2 University of Glasgow Men’s 1st 5 2 2 1 12 12 0 8

3 University of Stirling Men’s 1st 3 1 1 1 9 10 -1 4

4 University of Strathclyde Men’s 1st 4 1 1 2 7 10 -3 4

5 Edinburgh University Men’s 1st 3 1 0 2 2 5 -3 3

Recent Results4th Nov -University of Glasgow Men’s 1st 4 - 3 Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st28th Oct - University of Strathclyde Men’s 1st 2 - 1 Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st14th Oct- Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st 3 - 0 Edinburgh University Men’s 1st

P W D L F A Diff Pts

1 University of St Andrews 1st 3 3 0 0 171 65 106 9

2 Heriot-Watt University 1st 3 2 0 1 157 86 71 6

3 University of Stirling 1st 3 2 0 1 146 70 76 6

4 Glasgow Caledonian University 1st 3 1 0 2 100 123 -23 3

5 University of Glasgow 1st 4 0 0 4 50 280 -230 0

Netball – Women’s 1st TeamKukri BUCS Netball – Scottish ‘2A’ League Table

Recent Results:31st Oct - Heriot-Watt University 1st 41 - 42 University of St Andrews 1st17th Oct - University of Stirling 1st 31 - 35 Heriot-Watt University 1st

P W D L F A Diff Pts

1 Heriot-Watt University Women’s 1st 2 2 0 0 7 2 5 6

2 University of Dundee Women’s 1st 2 2 0 0 8 3 5 6

3 University of St Andrews Women’s 1st 2 1 0 1 8 3 5 3

4 Robert Gordon University Women’s 1st 2 0 0 2 2 8 -6 0

5 University of Abertay Women’s 1st 2 0 0 2 1 10 -9 0

Hockey- Women’s 1st TeamPricewaterhouseCoopers BUCS Hockey – Scottish ‘2A’ League

Recent Results:28th Oct - Heriot-Watt University Women’s 1st 3 - 1 Robert Gordon University Women’s 1st 14th Oct - University of Abertay Women’s 1st 1 - 4 Heriot-Watt University Women’s 1st

P W D L F A Diff Pts

1 Edinburgh University Men’s 1st 4 3 1 0 150 48 102 10

2 Aberdeen University Men’s 1st 3 3 0 0 117 18 99 9

3 Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st 4 1 1 2 56 78 -22 4

4 University of Dundee Men’s 1st 5 1 0 4 37 153 -116 3

5 University of Stirling Men’s 1st 4 1 0 3 44 107 -63 3

Rugby- Men’s 1st TeamBUCS Rugby Union - Scottish ‘1A’ League

Recent Results:4th Nov - University of Stirling Men’s 1st - Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st28th Oct - Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st 13 - 3 University of Dundee Men’s 1st21st Oct - Aberdeen University Men’s 1st 28 - 10 Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st14th Oct - Edinburgh University Men’s 1st 28 - 28 Heriot-Watt University Men’s 1st

All Results and Tables correct at time of Print, all data collected from BUCS Sport.

by Paul Murphy“Athletics is part of educating the whole person. A man is composed of three parts - mind, body and soul, and only when we instruct each part in such a way that one is not overestimated, but each receives proper emphasis, will we get the finest and truest graduates from our University”

These are the words of Eric Liddell, Heriot-Watt Alumnus and Olympic Gold Medallist, and forms the ethos of Heriot-Watt University Athletics Club, which has grown from strength to strength in recent years.

Formerly a small club, catering to a specialist band of hardy Cross-Country athletes, it now encompasses top level sprinters, jumpers, middle distance track athletes and road runners, as well as the aforementioned Cross-Country nuts, who we all suspect prefer getting extremely muddy in Central Scottish fields to actually running.

One of these mud fetishists is Michael Wright, who regularly competes in three fifths of the above disciplines (the odd ones out being sprinting, which isn’t painful enough for him, and throwing, which his arms aren’t big enough to attempt). In between dipping under the two minute mark over 800m, soaring over steeplechase barriers with unbridled joy, pounding the roads up and down the country, and wading through mud in a Scotland vest, Michael has found time to make the HW Athletics Club what it is today, giving countless hours of commitment over the past four years, both as the club’s President and Vice President. This year Michael was awarded both a Blue in Athletics, in recognition of outstanding performance, and a Platinum Volunteering Award, evidence of over 250 hours of service to HWUAC. He also managed to earn himself a degree, and is now working for a surveying firm in Edinburgh, all the while serving as spiritual leader of Heriot Watt Athletics.

Now led by Kirsty MacRuary, the Athletics Club continues to expand, and will be competing at the Scottish University Cross Country Championships in chilly Inverness in the coming weeks. Watch out for results here!

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