Heriot-Watt University Dubai Hosts WATTXPO

Heriot-Watt University Dubai successfully concluded WATTXPO, the University’s tribute to Expo 2020 Dubai and the world’s greatest show. The unique event was inaugurated by Manal AlBayat, chief engagement officer, at Expo 2020 Dubai. The entire campus was transformed into multiple pavilions, each hosting exciting activities and offering opportunities for prospective students to meet with academics, admissions, and student service staff.

Speaking on the occasion, AlBayat said: “We are honoured by Heriot-Watt University’s tribute to Expo 2020 Dubai through WATTXPO. It is humbling to witness how our World Expo has inspired the creation of on-campus pavilions and activities that celebrate and showcase the university’s innovation, creativity and collaboration in order to engage the leaders and pioneers of tomorrow. The initiative echoes the collaborative spirit of Expo 2020 Dubai and its focus on youth, and is a beautiful example of the mega-event’s far-reaching impacts.”

Claire Roper-Browning, regional director for marketing, recruitment, admissions, and communications at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, said: “Through WATTXPO, we brought our expertise across technology, innovation, business, interior, and fashion design to prospective students who wanted to experience the various courses we offer here in a fun and unique setting. Our Pavilions were inspired by those at Expo 2020 Dubai and were extremely well received by our visitors. WATTXPO was indeed a unique event for us, and we were privileged to host Manal AlBayat and take her on a tour of our campus and are grateful to her for agreeing to inaugurate the event.”

WATTXPO comprised nine Pavilions as follows:

•Student Pavilion –hosted by Heriot-Watt’s Student Council, presented student experience points to give prospective students a taste of university life.

•Technology Pavilion - hosted activities such as a math quiz and Design Engineer for A Day where participants built small-scale cars and modified them.

•Sustainability Pavilion – hosted workshops that gave students a glimpse into what a career in Sustainability would be like

•Design Pavilion – hosted a T-shirt design workshop and a fashion and interior design exhibition