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Mission-led founders secure vital support at Impact Challenge Awards - Converge Challenge Scotland’s brightest emerging mission-led founders stepped into the spotlight yesterday (Thursday 5 March) as the Impact Challenge Final and Awards...

Scotland's brightest emerging mission-led founders from @glasgow.ac.uk @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social & @abertayuni.bsky.social won a total prize pot of £10k at the Impact Challenge Awards yesterday hosted by Converge & The Ventures Lab. Full story here: bit.ly/4uckEiz

06.03.2026 14:31 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
A graphic promoting the Roots to (Re)Connection research project.

A graphic promoting the Roots to (Re)Connection research project.

A young child and an adult using litter picking sticks to pick up an item on a path through woodland

A young child and an adult using litter picking sticks to pick up an item on a path through woodland

🚮 | A new research project to understand the human benefits of picking up rubbish has been launched by environmental not-for-profit Trash Free Trails (TFT).

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/dnlHN

📸 - Rich Baybutt.

#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

06.03.2026 10:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Nelissa Alcalde, Elaine Preston and Vilte Vaitkute.

Nelissa Alcalde, Elaine Preston and Vilte Vaitkute.

Nelissa Alcalde, Elaine Preston and Vilte Vaitkute on stage.

Nelissa Alcalde, Elaine Preston and Vilte Vaitkute on stage.

 Dr Kirsten McLeod.

Dr Kirsten McLeod.

And then at night it was time for our annual Women in Film and TV event to celebrate #IWD2026!

A big thank you to Nelissa Alcalde, Elaine Preston and Vilte Vaitkute for speaking so openly about their careers and to #EdNapier's Dr Kirsten McLeod for organising!

#MustBeNapier | #WomenInFilmAndTV

05.03.2026 16:37 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Edinburgh's Creative Industries: Pathways to Careers. Helping Creative Graduates Build a Future in the City.

Edinburgh's Creative Industries: Pathways to Careers. Helping Creative Graduates Build a Future in the City.

Creative Edinburgh's Mally Smith.

Creative Edinburgh's Mally Smith.

📸| It was a busy day of creativity at Merchiston yesterday!

First up we welcomed Mally Smith from #CreativeEdinburgh who shared more on the organisation's Pathways to Careers programme for graduates looking to step into the creative industries!

#MustBeNapier | #CreativeCareers

05.03.2026 16:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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The ACE Cyber Security Finals taking place today with @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @abertayuni.bsky.social @ncsc.gov.uk

05.03.2026 10:13 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A professional headshot picture of Professor Sukanlaya Sawang

A professional headshot picture of Professor Sukanlaya Sawang

A man stands with his back to camera looking at a loch with wind turbines away in the horizon.

A man stands with his back to camera looking at a loch with wind turbines away in the horizon.

🤝 | A new international project will see #EdNapier researchers work with partners to develop green skills and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people in the UK and Viet Nam.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/BdbNV

#MustBeNapier

05.03.2026 09:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Copy reads "Student Newsletter. Issue 11 - 2 March 2026. Use your vote. Student Elections 2026. 9-12 March 2026. Choose your Co-Presidents for session 2026/27."

Copy reads "Student Newsletter. Issue 11 - 2 March 2026. Use your vote. Student Elections 2026. 9-12 March 2026. Choose your Co-Presidents for session 2026/27."

📬 | Student elections, funding deadlines, careers events and more in our latest student newsletter ⤵️

🔗 - orlo.uk/G6r3h

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02.03.2026 11:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Scottish Apprenticeship Week. 2-6 March 2026. Working for Scotland. apprenticeship.scot.

Scottish Apprenticeship Week. 2-6 March 2026. Working for Scotland. apprenticeship.scot.

🏗️ | We’re supporting Scottish Apprenticeships Week (2 to 6 March) to help show that #apprenticeships are #WorkingForScotland.

Learn about our GAs ➡️ orlo.uk/TTW7A

Register for our GA Business Breakfast on 4 March ➡️ orlo.uk/1Ayvr

Get involved with #ScotAppWeek26 ➡️ orlo.uk/lk6TR

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02.03.2026 11:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Around 20 colleagues took part in the sessions gaining valuable insights into their health and wellbeing alongside allowing the students to practice their skills in a work-like environment.

A big thank you to our @enuphysiotherapy.bsky.social students for their care and professionalism!

26.02.2026 15:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Attendees were given a range of exercises to complete that helped the students assess function and mobility alongside offering personalised results compared to age-range norms and feedback on improving strength, fitness and function.

26.02.2026 15:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Two physiotherapy students with staff member.

Two physiotherapy students with staff member.

Two physiotherapy students with staff member.

Two physiotherapy students with staff member.

🦵 | Colleagues at #EdNapier were put through their paces this week with free ‘MOTs’ under the watchful eye of the University’s second year physiotherapy students! ⤵️

26.02.2026 15:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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RSE awards provide over £856K boost to Scotland’s research sector We are pleased to announce that 91 exceptional research projects were selected at the latest Research Awards open call.

👏 | Fantastic to see such strong #EdNapier representation in the latest round of @royalsoced.bsky.social research awards!

You can read the full list of recipients ⤵️

#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

26.02.2026 10:34 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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👋 | Meet us today at the @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Postgraduate Information Event!

📅26 February
🕔 Drop in between 5-7pm
📍The Johnnie Walker Experience

Register through the link: www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-u...

26.02.2026 10:14 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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We’re partnering with student researchers @edinburghnapier.bsky.social to build a community-led strategy against social media harm.

Help @dadsrock.org shape a national response. Your voice matters 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

#DadsRock #OnlineSafety #SocialMedia #Scotland #Policy

25.02.2026 14:43 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Students visit the Student Funding stall at Craiglockhart.

Students visit the Student Funding stall at Craiglockhart.

A close-up of a cupcake that was given away at the stall.

A close-up of a cupcake that was given away at the stall.

A close-up of the Student Funding stall at Craiglockhart.

A close-up of the Student Funding stall at Craiglockhart.

💳 | Student Money Week at #EdNapier continues!

The Student Funding Team are at Merchiston from 10am to 1pm - make sure you drop by!

And remember, don't keep money worries to yourself. We're here to help ➡️ orlo.uk/RbduA

#MustBeNapier

25.02.2026 09:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A student stands at a white board with a fellow student watching on.

A student stands at a white board with a fellow student watching on.

Joining a short course at #EdNapier will ensure you develop your personal and professional skills.

The short courses cover a wide range of skills and will support you to upskill, reskill and contribute to your continuing professional development.

Browse ➡️ orlo.uk/LVWSb

#MustBeNapier

24.02.2026 13:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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💳 | It's Student Money Week at #EdNapier!

The Student Funding Team is popping up on campus to offer friendly budgeting advice, answers to your money questions, and plenty of handy tips to help you manage your finances.

Full details here ➡️ orlo.uk/RbduA

#MustBeNapier

24.02.2026 10:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Computer generated image of new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre

Computer generated image of new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre

🚵‍♂️ | The Borderlands Partnership Board has approved £15.5 million of UK Government investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for the development of a Mountain Bike Innovation Centre and Trail Lab in the Scottish Borders.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/1m9RF

#MustBeNapier

24.02.2026 09:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Napier Talks: International Women’s Day Professorial Lecture Celebrate International Women's Day with 5 of Napier's top new Professors

💜 | Celebrate International Women’s Day by joining #EdNapier for a celebration of academic excellence and the pursuit of equality.

This special event brings together five appointed professors; one from each school.

Join us on Friday 6 March from 1.30pm at Craiglockhart ⤵️

#NapierTalks | #IWD2026

12.02.2026 14:32 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Head of International Recruitment and Partnerships Joe Zhou with the award.

Head of International Recruitment and Partnerships Joe Zhou with the award.

🏆 | A collaboration between #EdNapier and HKU SPACE has been recognised with a leading industry award.

The 50-year connection between the two institutions was named Scotland-Hong Kong Partnership of the Year at the 2026 China-Scotland Business Awards.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/YgKGg

#MustBeNapier

23.02.2026 15:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

If you’re thinking about attending college or university, you can get in touch with the organisation ➡️ orlo.uk/UY4W6

#MustBeNapier | #CareDay26 | #KeepThePromise

20.02.2026 14:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The Hub For Success provides impartial, tailored advice and guidance to support students regardless of their age or type of care experience.

They can help with all topics – whether it be housing, finance, accessing support, or something else in relation to your education.

#MustBeNapier | #CareDay

20.02.2026 14:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Celebrating Care Day on the 20th Feb 2026 graphic.

Celebrating Care Day on the 20th Feb 2026 graphic.

🫶🏻 | Today is #CareDay.

The day offers every person with care experience the chance to come together and be celebrated.

#EdNapier is proud to be a partner in the Hub For Success which works alongside people with care experience to get in, stay in and return to college and university.

20.02.2026 14:37 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

💫 Diversity in Cyber Award 2026 | #EdNapier with Istanbul Women Blockchain/TAGES RDI

💫 Cyber Innovation Award 2026 | Acubed.IT & #EdNapier

💫 Cybersecurity Student of the Year 2026 | Vladislav Belozerov and Aimie Grant

Good luck to all the nominees!

#MustBeNapier | #ScotCyberAwards

19.02.2026 09:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Scottish Cyber Awards | Finalists 2026

🏆 | The shortlist for the 2026 Scottish Cyber Awards has been unveiled and we're delighted to once again have strong #EdNapier representation in the finalists! ⤵️

#MustBeNapier | #ScotCyberAwards

19.02.2026 09:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Members of Edinburgh Napier's Menopause Hub pose with MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology students and staff from ENGAGE gym

Members of Edinburgh Napier's Menopause Hub pose with MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology students and staff from ENGAGE gym

A gym user carries out an exercise under the watchful eye of an Edinburgh Napier student

A gym user carries out an exercise under the watchful eye of an Edinburgh Napier student

An Edinburgh Napier student talks to Dr Kevin Kipling, Associate Professor of Clinical Exercise Psychology and the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology Programme Leader

An Edinburgh Napier student talks to Dr Kevin Kipling, Associate Professor of Clinical Exercise Psychology and the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology Programme Leader

💪 | The benefits of exercise during menopause have fallen under the spotlight thanks to an innovative #EdNapier project.

Find out more about The Menopause Hub, ENGAGE and MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology link-up ➡️ orlo.uk/CI4wO

#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

18.02.2026 15:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Experiencing Hearing Loss & an Introduction to BSL | 19 March
Details ➡️ orlo.uk/N6Boi

Nature Wellbeing Walk | 25 March
Details ➡️ orlo.uk/JFDNs

We hope you can join us! 💜

#MustBeNapier | #EDI

18.02.2026 11:42 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Women Working in Film & TV | 4 March
Register ➡️ orlo.uk/1Q7am

Postgraduate Research EDI 20 x 20 “Pecha Kucha” style | 13 March
Details ➡️ orlo.uk/xqeNn

Neuk Collective – neurodivergent artist collective | 18 March
Details ➡️ orlo.uk/sO8kM

#MustBeNapier | #EDI

18.02.2026 11:42 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Great Big EDI Challenge promotional graphic.

The Great Big EDI Challenge promotional graphic.

🎨 | The Great Big EDI Challenge invites students within #EdNapier's School of Arts and Creative Industries to embed themes relating to equality, diversity and inclusion into their creative work.

As part of the challenge, a programme of events will also take place ⤵️

#MustBeNapier | #EDI

18.02.2026 11:42 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
Lucy Hughes scaling a tree to reach an observation position high in the rainforest canopy

Lucy Hughes scaling a tree to reach an observation position high in the rainforest canopy

Another animal caught on camera in the rainforest canopy.

Another animal caught on camera in the rainforest canopy.

These types of animals are critically understudied because they are more difficult to observe than those that are active at ground level during daylight hours.

The study, published in the journal Mammal Research, was led by Lucy Hughes, a Visiting Fellow at #EdNapier.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/bVHcu

18.02.2026 10:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0