Heriot-Watt University Economics Society

HWUES connects students with keen interest in Business, Economics and Finance. Here you will meet like minded individuals, network with senior lecturers and professionals, and clarify your career goals.

HWUES provides its members with insights into career prospects in Economics, Finance and related industries. The society also complements formal academic training by providing our members with an ability to critically assess impact of the current economic events in an informal and collegiate atmosphere. The society provides a link for students between their peers and relevant organisations.


Edinburgh Business Weekend – An annual competition in energy investment hosted by HWUES. International students travel to Edinburgh to compete for a cash prize, build upon their logical thinking and network with businesses. To find out more or apply please visit http://www. ebw. hweconomics.com/


Events – The society will host various from networking to interactive discussions on current events. Putting students into contact with potential employers. And giving them an opportunity to use the theory they learn in lectures into discussions about current events. To keep up to date with these events please like our Facebook page or join our mailing list.

The Society membership is £5 and is open to all students at HW. If you are interested in joining please message the Facebook page or come along to our next event. If you are a business looking to contact the society, please write to us or Facebook or email us at hwueconomics@gmail.com.