Heriot Watt University, Dubai. Michael joins Heriot Watt University, Dubai as the Regional Recruitment Director. Michael will lead the student recruitment operations for the Dubai campus along with wider regional recruitment in Russia/CIS, Middle East and Africa. Michael’s role will focus on growing student enrolments with an increasing focus on international recruitment. He starts his new role with over a decade of experience in higher education having previously worked with both Navitas and Shorelight. The appointment comes at an exciting time for the university as they transition to a new campus in Knowledge Village, Dubai and celebrate their bicentennial anniversary.