Edinburgh Napier University

02/06/2026

❤️ | An student has drawn inspiration from her gran to design a space for people experiencing hair loss.

Morven MacKinnon’s project, The Wellness Factory, is the concept of a treatment centre based in the Biscuit Factory in Leith.

Her work is on display alongside fellow Interior & Spatial Design students as part of – which is currently being held at its Merchiston campus.

A combination of sketches, visual renderings and a scale model, The Wellness Factory imagines a treatment centre specialising in hair loss and regrowth, with a strong focus on nutrition and overall wellbeing of an individual.

It is designed as an inviting, stress-free environment, with an open plan food hall and breakout areas to promote connection and recovery.

The 22-year-old was inspired by loved ones who have experienced hair loss.

Full story ➡️ https://orlo.uk/RUBnS

01/06/2026

🇮🇪 | An student hopes she can bring her photography exhibition to her home town, after using it as inspiration for her work.

Molly Fisher’s project, The 33rd County, explores Irish diaspora and long-distance nationalism within the Lanarkshire town of Coatbridge – which is widely known for its historic links with Ireland.

Her images of locals expressing their Irish heritage are on display, alongside work from her fellow BA Photography students, as part of .

Full story ➡️ https://orlo.uk/ELYMx

01/06/2026

🏆 | Introducing our 2026 Best In Show winners!

🔺 Creative Advertising - Lucy Gordon.
🔺 Interior and Spatial Design - Drew Cole, Utopia.
🔺 Product Design - Lucas Crane, KakeKaizen.
🔺 Graphic Design - Zuza Paciorkowska, JOMO.
🔺 Photography - Roo Ford, NOT YOUR ENEMY.

Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to our wonderful industry judges!

The Show continues all this week, from 10am to 6pm at Merchiston!

29/05/2026

😎 | We're still vibing after last night's Degree Show launch!

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29/05/2026

📸 | What an opening night of !

A massive thank you to everyone who attended - and massive congratulations to all our exhibiting students!

Witness our next generation of designers and creatives tear up the rulebook as they reveal their final year projects for the first time in this week-long celebration of breaking the mould through technical craft.

The show is now officially open!

📅 29 May - 5 June
🕥 10am - 6pm
📍 Merchiston campus.

You'd be a fool to miss it! 💫

📸 - Andy Catlin.

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29/05/2026

👨‍🍳 | A striking set of kitchen knives developed by an student aim to cut the misogyny faced by female chefs.

Olivia Baird drew on her experience of working in commercial kitchens to develop the uniquely uncomfortable utensils as part of her project Chef Gate.

The 21-year-old from Kirkcaldy hopes they could be used to deliver training exercises for chefs to help them understand the difficulties women face in kitchens. Her project takes on pervasive issues such as sexual harassment and dismissive behaviour.

Chef Gate is on show alongside the work of other students at ENU’s 2026 Degree Show, which opens to the public today.

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28/05/2026

🏅 | has been named the best in Scotland across a range of categories in awards decided by the views of tens of thousands of students.

The Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) are the largest annual awards in the UK where the outcome is decided exclusively by those who study at institutions up and down the country.

This year, organisers collected 42,000 reviews through campus visits and online – before using the data to pick the winners.

was named first in Scotland in the following categories:

🔺 University of the Year
🔺 Student Support
🔺 Facilities
🔺 Student Life
🔺 Lecturers & Teaching Quality
🔺 Postgraduate

In addition, ENSA - Edinburgh Napier Students' Association was voted as Best Student Union in Edinburgh.

A massive thank you to all who helped make this possible! ❤️

Full story ➡️ https://orlo.uk/PECAn

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27/05/2026

🎻 | An PhD researcher who has been providing accessible (cost-free) violin & viola workshops for adults across rural Scotland has recently returned from Sweden where she gained an insight into the musical success story of 'Stråkorkester för Alla' - String Orchestra for Everyone.

Arianna Ranieri launched CIMSRS – the Community Instrumental Music Service for Rural Scotland – as part of her PhD which has seen her providing music tuition across Scotland in places such as Millport, Auchtermuchty and Glencoe.

It was through this work that Arianna met Anna Risberg – director of Stråkorkester för Alla – after she spoke at the CIMSRS Symposium in May 2025 at Craiglockhart.

Formed in 2011, Stråkorkester för Alla - String Orchestra for Everyone consists of nearly 50 musicians of all abilities who come together every week for practice. Participation is free and there are instruments available to lend to new members who don’t have their own.

During her visit, Arianna led a rehearsal session with the orchestra while also learning more about what participants get from being part of it – from regular instrument practice and performance to a renewed sense of belonging, access to a support network, friendships for life and more!

Arianna continues to study towards her PhD here at Edinburgh Napier. If you would like to learn more about CIMSRS, please visit her Instagram here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/MCqn0 or you can learn more here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/nNvId

Some memories from the trip ⤵️ - can you guess the song? 🤔

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27/05/2026

Clear Your Calendar: The Big Alumni Weekend is Coming!🎊

Did you hear the news? Mark your diaries and get excited because the countdown to the ultimate reunion has officially begun!

On 29–30 May 2027, Edinburgh Napier University is hosting a big, jam-packed alumni weekend of fun. Think non-stop entertainment, a walk down memory lane, reuniting with classmates and the most delicious food and drinks to keep you fed and watered. Welcome to alumni, friends and families, you absolutely do not want to miss it!

Keep those eyes peeled, more information coming soon!

26/05/2026

📣 | Last call for the next which takes places this Friday.

This is your chance to meet three Professors from our School of Applied Sciences and learn more about their work in the world of sport.

The event takes place this Friday (29 May) and you can register through the link below ⤵️

🗨️ | At , we recognise the power of sport to drive meaningful impact - both locally and globally - reaching more people, more often, and with more intent.

Sport undoubtedly acts as a transformative tool for communities across the world.

The latest in our series is your chance to meet three Professors from our School of Applied Sciences to hear about their work:

🏅 Exploring and impacting talent development environments in sport.

🚴‍♂️ Supporting the development of entire sectors built around sport - using cycling to illustrate how research can inform strategic investment, such as the new Cycling Innovation Hub being developed in the Scottish Borders and in the development of a bold vision for how sport can drive social.

🌍 Change and position as a global leader through partnership, innovation, and impact.

The event takes place at Sighthill campus on Friday 29 May.

Registration is free and you can do so here ➡️ https://events.humanitix.com/napier-talks-sport

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