On March 24, 2025, a delegation from Heriot-Watt University visited Nagasaki University and met with Trustee Ito, who oversees, Student Affairs and International Affairs and Vice President Yamamoto, the Head of Industry-University Collaboration and representative of the Organization for Marine Science and Technology.
 During the meeting, the parties discussed the distinctive education provided and research conducted at both universities. Both sides expressed their hopes for further cooperation and the realization of mutual student exchange.
 During their visit, the delegation received an explanation about the Industry-Academia Consortium for Higher Education Program on  Offshore Wind (IACOW), of which Vice President Yamamoto is a representative. There was also a presentation and discussion of joint research themes based on the academic exchange agreement. Additionally, faculty members had the opportunity to talk between themselves regarding the possibility of future student exchange.