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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · Mar 14

👋 | We're trying to keep a tab of all the lovely #EdNapier people who have signed up to Bluesky to help others who sign up to the platform.

If we've missed you off the list, please let us know!

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 21h

🎟️ | You can now reserve additional guest tickets for our upcoming #ENUGrads!

Each additional guest ticket will cost £20 and will be available for collection and payment at the Usher Hall on the day of your ceremony.

For full details please visit ➡️ orlo.uk/zortB

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Recent graduates celebrate with a giant scroll and giant ENU letters outside the Usher Hall.

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 1d

🗞️ | 10 chances to win £1,000 with Santander, the latest wellbeing events, student deals and offers - and more!

It's the latest #EdNapier student newsletter and you can read it below ⤵️

🔗 - orlo.uk/elCRD

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 1d

💃 | A project which aims to tackle loneliness and social isolation through AI-connected dance has been hailed as ‘exceptional’ by the European Commission – as the team behind it look to bring their lab success to the marketplace.

Learn more about Carousel ➡️ orlo.uk/svdtW

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 2d

🎾| Professor Susan Brown has been named as #EdNapier's first Head of Sport Engagement, building on the University’s growing reputation of sporting excellence.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/3JV8h

#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 3d

Last week we completed hearings examining the use of lockdown and other measures.

We were privileged to host visits from @edinburghnapier.bsky.social and @heriotwattuni.bsky.social as they observed our expert panels.

You can watch the sessions back on our website: covid19inquiry.scot/hearings

Students from Heriot-Watt University standing with Ian Duddy, Chief Executive of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Napier University students standing with Lord Brailsford, Chair of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry. They are in the Inquiry's hearing suite.

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 3d

📣 | There’s £10,000 up for grabs with Santander UK's
Brighter Futures Grants!

We’re partnering with Santander to offer 10 exclusive grants of £1,000 each to our students.

Don’t miss out - enter by 27 November for your chance to win. T&Cs apply.

Enter ➡️ orlo.uk/0vX4T

#SantanderBrighterFutures

Want £1,000? Be in with a chance of winning 1 of 10 Bright Futures Grants!

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 5d

🏗️ | UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill has visited Innerleithen to mark the start of enabling works to turn a former mill site into a world-leading Mountain Bike Innovation Centre.

Learn more ➡️ orlo.uk/R7zuR

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A group of people standing on a building site in hi-vis jackets and hard hats

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 7d

🗞️ | A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 50 years of teaching Journalism at #EdNapier!

It was fantastic to see the past, present and future of journalism come together for a night of reminiscing and debate!

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Panel speakers Russell Findlay and Neil McIntosh with Diane Maclean

The room listens to the panel discussion on the future of journalism.

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 7d

🐕‍🦺 | Veterans and their families have given powerful accounts of the support provided by assistance dogs in an #EdNapier report for the charity Bravehound.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/nqv7u

📸 - Phil Wilkinson (Philspix.com)

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Buddy the assistance dog sitting between two copies of the Bravehound independent evaluation

Gerri Matthews-Smith and Fiona MacDonald sit on a bench holding copies of the report, alongside Buddy the assistance dog

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 8d

🚵‍♂️ | Mechanical Engineering student Martin has joined Edinburgh Napier for a semester from Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB) in France – and he has arrived in the city after cycling the whole 2,000km!

🎥 - youtube.com/shorts/nxGLe...

#MustBeNapier | #WelcomeToENU

Cycling from France to Scotland | Edinburgh Napier University

YouTube video by Edinburgh Napier University

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 8d

📣 | Join us for an insightful evening exploring the psychology behind gaslighting in relationships. Dr Michael Stirrat, a lecturer in psychology at #EdNapier, will delve into the academic and psychological perspectives on gaslighting.

Register here ➡️ orlo.uk/wSAxb

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Promo graphic for Edinburgh Skeptics session on Gaslighting.

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 9d

📣 | Planning on attending but still to register for next month's #ENUGrads?

You should have all you need to register in your student email inbox but if not, please let the Graduation team know that you are planning to attend by Fri 10 Oct.

Full details ➡️ orlo.uk/PyhTB

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Graduates pose for a selfie outside the Usher Hall at Edinburgh Napier's summer graduations.

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Edinburgh Napier SCEBE @enuscebe.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to @edinburghnapier.bsky.social student (now graduate) Zin Lin Htun, awarded third place in Scotland IS' Young Software Engineer of the Year awards. Zin aimed to construct a multimodal robot that can walk, drive and carry out hybrid operations. blogs.napier.ac.uk/scebe-resear...

winners clutch awards at Scotland IS ceremony

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 9d

🫶 | It’s #WorldHeartDay – so we just had to!

World Heart Day is recognised every year in an effort to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and the importance of taking care of your heart.

Learn more➡️ orlo.uk/YrA1d

#MustBeNapier | #DontMissABeat

Photo from above of student nurses standing in the shape of a heart.

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 10d

🖥️ | Danae Shell's award-winning entrepreneurial journey in tech started at #EdNapier.

Learn more about how the University helped aid her first steps ⤵️

🔗- youtu.be/rVvqHskQ9Xo

#MustBeNapier | #WomenInTech

Danae Shell | Edinburgh Napier Alumni | Edinburgh Napier University

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 10d

💚 | It's #ScotClimateWeek and we're encouraging the whole #EdNapier community to get involved in our #EveryActionCounts campaign!

There's lots of ways you can get involved - from workshops and beach cleans to switching off devices when not in use and more!

Details ➡️ orlo.uk/3bDRA

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Every Action Counts. Find out more and make a difference at napier.ac.uk/EveryActionCounts

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 13d

🤝🏻 | A new effort to support innovation and enterprise across the south-east of Scotland has been announced by #EdNapier, @qmuniversity.bsky.social and @edinburghcollege.ac.uk, as part of Scotland’s National Innovation Week.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/sEn4B

#MustBeNapier | #NationalInnovationWeek

Two entrepreneurs pitching at Bright Red Triangle

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 13d

📣 | #EdNapier Principal and Vice Chancellor Professor Sue Rigby has been appointed to the Board of @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social.

Professor Rigby will form part of a team working towards the reform of tertiary education, skills and research in Scotland.

Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/eg5IW

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Edinburgh Napier University - Teacher Education @enuteachered.bsky.social · 13d

Want to find out more about our PGDE programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths & English? Want to find out what it's like to study to become a teacher at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social? Come and meet us on Thu 20 Nov at our Merchiston campus.
www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-u...

Postgraduate Events

Learn more about postgraduate study by attending a postgraduate event with Edinburgh Napier. Meet academics, student support teams and current students.

www.napier.ac.uk

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 14d

The paper, led by #EdNapier's Dr Sue Lewis, in a collaboration with conservation scientists and staff from the @rspb.bsky.social, the @seabirdcentre.bsky.social and the @ukceh.bsky.social has been published by the international avian science journal Ibis.

📸 James Glossop

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 14d

🪹 | Seabirds that survived recent bird flu outbreaks have continued to reproduce, although overall breeding performance remains notably low, according to a new study.

The study has looked at breeding success in Northern Gannets at two locations during 2023.

🔗 orlo.uk/44CaS

📸 Dave Pressland

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 14d

🏆 | Eight entries put together by #EdNapier students and graduates have been honoured at the Creative Conscience Awards - an annual celebration of socially and environmentally impactful creative projects across various design disciplines.

Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/lIpXS

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Creative Conscience Awards graphic for 2025.

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 15d

📬 | If you're a student at #EdNapier, make sure to keep an eye out for our student newsletter landing in your inbox every two weeks!

Each issue will include the latest news, events, opportunities and student offers.

Read the latest issue here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/jNJbD

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 16d

🦏 | What next for rhino conservation?

#EdNapier's Jason Gilchrist writes for @uk.theconversation.com.

#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

The near-extinction of rhinos is at risk of being normalised

A new report shows rhino numbers are now stable – but still only a fraction of what they once were.

theconversation.com

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 17d

🤖 | #EdNapier is among the the key partners who will be part of a new Borderlands Deep Tech Accelerator Hub announced by @sosenterprise.bsky.social.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/k6kKA

#MusBeNapier | #NationalInnovationWeek

Borders College's Hawick campus where the new hub will be located.

Scotland's National Innovation Week. 22-26 September 2025.