Tag: Napier University
Edinburgh impresario awarded honorary doctorate for stellar cultural career
A festival director and Edinburgh Napier alumnus has been recognised by the University for his contribution to the arts – after being presented with an honorary doctorate.
Since completing his studies Alex Poots CBE has...
Award winning construction programme encourages children into carpentry
An award-winning programme for nursery and primary school children is encouraging young people into construction careers from an early age.
The West Lothian Woodworking Initiative which is funded by HCI Skills Gateway at Edinburgh Napier...
Napier University looking for work placements
Most of the courses at Napier University have a work-based learning experience or a work placement and university bosses are currently looking for new partnerships. A spokesman said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for your organisation...
Speedway – Monarchs’ away highlights show confirmed
The popular Away Highlights Show returns on Friday, March 1 to showcase the best of the Edinburgh Monarchs' away action from last season and it is in a new venue.
The show will take place...
University hosts Young Enterprise Lothian presentation and awards
More than 150 bright young minds from across Edinburgh and the Lothians came together last week to celebrate entrepreneurial success.
Pupils from 17 schools across the region were rewarded for their hard work and dedication...
Poetry through the periscope
The voices of top European writers have been brought to Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart campus.
They are available at the touch of a button on a bright yellow 180cm-high steel structure nicknamed a jukebox of...
American Football – Edinburgh Napier Knights v Edinburgh University Predators
Edinburgh University win the Annual Superbowl Varsity match at Meggetland
Edinburgh Napier Knights and Edinburgh University Predators met on Superbowl Day for their annual encounter at Meggetland. The teams both play in the British Universities...
Podium finish for Capital students
Two Capital engineering students are celebrating after winning bronze at a national skills event.
Edinburgh Napier mechatronics undergrads Ruth Needle and Stephan McColl recently competed in the UK World Skills Show on the invite of...
Art in the Grassmarket
A city with an international reputation for welcoming visitors, Edinburgh attracts people from all over the world and many decide to stay and make it their home. In 2010 over seven thousand did just...
Exclusive art released at Open Eye Gallery
Barbara Rae and her piece "Fast Castle"
Exclusive prints have been put on public display for the first time at the Open Eye Gallery. In 2000 Napier University celebrated the 450th Anniversary of the birth...
Napier University top three in UK for journalist employability
Edinburgh Napier University has emerged as the third best university in the UK for securing jobs for graduate journalists - with a success rate of 70 per cent.
It is the only Scottish university in...