As global populations age, tremor-related symptoms have become increasingly prevalent in various neurological disorders. Traditional clinical assessments are limited by sporadic measurements and subjective evaluation, making it difficult to capture the full spectrum of a patient’s tremor throughout daily activities. To address these challenges, we have developed a g flexible, skin-conformable device equipped with tri-axial accelerometers and gyroscopes. The device wirelessly transmits motion data via Bluetooth to a smartphone application.
You may be aware that HWU has implemented an active research culture programme over the last 2.5 years. Have you had the opportunity to engage with this programme? It is for everybody, so this presentation will give a brief overview of the core principles in fostering an inclusive research culture, introduce the HWU research culture action plan and lead a discussion on how you can also be involved in promoting a positive research culture.
Nanoporous materials—especially metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and natural clays—are emerging as key platforms for chemical separations and catalysis. MOFs provide virtually unlimited, designable architectures through modular coordination chemistry, while clay performance can be fine-tuned post-synthetically by thermal or chemical treatments. The central challenge is selecting, or inventing, the right material for a given application.
The production of Scotch whisky is seemingly straightforward, with just 3 ingredients and a relatively small number of process steps. However, each ingredient, and each stage of production has a significant impact on the sensory attributes of the final product. A wide range of projects have been, and continue to be, carried out within the International Centre for Brewing & Distilling and the Institute of Chemical Sciences here at Heriot-Watt, from raw materials to packaged product, a selection of which will be discussed.
The amorphous carbon coatings are made with a range of physical and chemical vapor deposition methods. The manufacturing process defines their diamond-like or graphite-like characteristics and therefore regulates their physical, mechanical, electrical, tribological, and biological properties.
Collaboration between academics and third space professional supporting learning and teaching plays a vital role in enhancing student success and the overall student experience, particularly in global higher education institutions. Third Space Professionals who support learning and teaching are integral to these collaborations. Partnerships between academics and third space professionals allows for sharing of resources, diverse perspectives, and expertise, all of which contribute to advancing university initiatives aimed at enriching the student experience.
