Get to know some of our ResLife members

The ResLife team is here to make sure you feel right at home from day one. They're the friendly faces behind events, support and all the little things that help build the Heriot-Watt halls community. Meet them below!

Name: Andrew Song

Hometown: China

Accommodation Building: Lord Thomson Hall

Course: Artificial Intelligence

Hobbies: Photography

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Enjoy university life, make friends, time passes quick.

Name: Kichan Hwang

Hometown: South Korea

Accommodation Building: Lord Thomson Hall

Course: Applied Mathematics

Hobbies: Guitar and basketball

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Please don't forget your keys!! 😂

Name: Aisha Abdallah

Hometown: Ghana

Accommodation Building: Lord Home Hall

Course: PhD Marine Biology

Hobbies: Cooking, watching movies and phone calls with family

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Hi, I am Aisha, your warden and I am one of the friendly faces around here 😊. If you need support, a conversation, I’m here to help you make the most out of your time in Lord Home Hall. Remember that everyone comes from different cultures, routines, and comfort levels. Kindness and communication go a long way in making your living environment peaceful. Get to know your neighbours, join in events, and let yourself enjoy the experience.

 Name: Timothy Hayes

Hometown: Dundee, Scotland

Accommodation Building: Christina Miller Hall

Course: MEng Software Engineering

Hobbies: Playing games, bouldering and experimenting with tech

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Find your people, it may take time but really make an effort to attend events, join sports clubs, say hi when you notice people on your course. Eventually you'll get to know them and who knows they might become a lifelong friend.

Name: Ovye Yohanna

Hometown: Nigeria

Accommodation Building: George Burnett Hall

Course: PhD Geothermal Energy Resources

Hobbies: Scrabble and football

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Respect shared spaces, have work-life balance and build connections.

Name: Antony Doci

Hometown: Glasgow

Accommodation Building: George Burnett Hall

Course: Maths

Hobbies: Football and bouldering

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Don’t be scared, say yes to everything and sign up.

Name: Birhanmeskel Woldemichael

Hometown: Ethiopia

Course: PhD GeoEnergy Engineering

Hobbies: I enjoy working out, going to the cinema and hanging out with friends.

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Choose things that genuinely support your wellbeing.

Name: Randy Adjepong

Hometown: Ghana

Accommodation Building: Robert Bryson Hall

Course: PhD Management 

Hobbies: The gym and hiking

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Always involve yourself in activities and develop a strong sense of community.

Name: Noman Maqsudi

Hometown: A small seaside town

Accommodation Building: Robert Bryson Hall

Course: Computer Science

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Cherish time with your friends, and get a Young Scot travel card if you can, days are short in winter so get outside as much as you can. Stay active. If you get the chance to travel, take it.

Name: Zoey Yu

Hometown: China

Accommodation Building: N/A

Hobbies: Cats 🐱

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Scotland has nice drinking water, so there is no need to buy bottled water from supermarkets. 

Name: Zhao Peng

Hometown: China

Accommodation Building: George Burnett Hall

Course: Actuarial Science 

Hobbies: Drawing and video games

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: There is free soup on Thursday 😋

Name: Navid

Hometown: Iran (Tehran)

Course: PhD in Finance

Hobbies: Reading, camping and rock climbing

Message to students in Heriot-Watt halls: Living in halls is more than just a place to sleep, it’s where friendships form, confidence grows, and you start figuring out who you are and who you want to become. Some days will feel exciting, others overwhelming, and that’s completely normal. Be patient with yourselves and kind to those around you. You don’t have to have everything figured out, and you’re never alone in this journey. Make time to connect, to rest, and to enjoy the small moments. And if you ever need a chat, support, or just a friendly face, I’m always happy to help; please don’t hesitate to reach out.

So next time you see them, don't hesitate to say hello 👋