
Research
Where world-leading research meets future intelligence
Mathematics and computer science drive innovations in artificial intelligence, data security, and computational modelling in critical sectors including finance, healthcare and engineering.
MACS research spans a wide spectrum from Analysis and Probability to robotics and AI, with collaboration ensuring our research has both theoretical significance and real-world impact.
In Mathematical Sciences, our highly successful research partnership with the University of Edinburgh, the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences, has produced consistently world-leading results, and continues to be an internationally leading centre for the mathematical sciences.
Our Computer Scientists, working with academics, industry and the NHS, both in the National Robotarium and across the university’s Global Research Institutes, are driving future technology in robotics and healthcare.

Computer Science research
Computer science research pooling and groups at the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.

Mathematical Sciences research
Our research groups include Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences, the Edinburgh Research Partnership in Engineering & Mathematics and the Scottish Financial Risk Academy