Watt Matters! is an event for students interested in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Business or Psychology. Discover how your learning in the classroom is applied in real life with inspiring 45-minute talks from leading researchers that teach at Heriot-Watt University.
Join leading Heriot-Watt University Researchers at the Museum of London Docklands and discover the future of aerospace engineering, business, psychology and robotics.
Each subject talk will also be followed by an inspiring career presentation from our alumni. Discover the career paths from those who have studied these subjects at University and learn about the possibilities within the sector.
Book on to one or more of the following 45 minute keynote lectures.
Aerospace Engineering
Conquering Space: Transforming life on Earth, the Moon and Beyond
Join Dr George Goussetis, Professor of Microwave and Antenna Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, and discover Megaconstellations, Cubesats and how research into satellite design is solving real world problems. George will take you on a journey through the evolution of space systems, their impact on daily life and the growth of the UK aerospace industry.
Business
Study! Start-up! CEO!
The year is 2027 and you are about to graduate with a degree in business management and a GREAT idea for a new business start-up! Join Dr David Steinberg, Associate Professor of Contemporary Management Practice at Heriot-Watt University, and discover how current research is helping to shape the business world of the future.
In this highly interactive session you will be asked to make decisions on the development of your company from incubator to global success! How will your Intelligent Virtual Store Design (IVSD) provide products and services to bring the in-store shopping experience into the home? Will your company flop or will you take-over the emerging metaverse?
Psychology
Resilient Performers: Thriving in a changing and uncertain world
How do some people manage, cope with, and even thrive in difficult circumstances while others experience negative outcomes for their physical or mental health? Resilience is a concept you might have heard about, but what does it mean and how do we become resilient?
Dr Jenny Meggs, Associate Professor in Psychology at Heriot-Watt University, will explore some of the latest research in psychological resilience and sustainable performance from a variety of contexts, including sport, health, and wellbeing. Together we’ll tackle the myths and misconceptions about resilience as well as putting the research into real world contexts, such as when you’re a future graduate!
Robotics
Can Robots be the Superheroes of the Future?
We live in a world of dangerous jobs in extreme environments, an increasingly ageing and frail population and a climate crisis to name but a few issues. How can we solve these global problems and make life safer and better for everyone? Dr Alistair McConnell, Associate Professor in Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University explores this very question through the latest research in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Meet some of the robots and discover how they are used on hazardous offshore platforms to monitor and maintain our vital energy supplies, in the home to help frail people live independently and how we can use soft robotics to help stroke survivors recover.
Careers Talks by Heriot-Watt Alumni
Following the keynote lectures you can also learn about the careers of Heriot-Watt Alumni in aerospace, business, psychology and computer science. Learn how ex-students from Heriot-Watt University are using their skills in industry. We will be joined by a satellite engineer from the European Space Agency and a computer scientist who has competed against the best software engineers in the world at the Amazon Alexa Challenge. Speakers for psychology and business will be announced shortly!