Euans’s device could help identify head trauma in youth rugby

Student’s project unveiled as part of Edinburgh Napier’s Showtime

A device being developed by an Edinburgh Napier student could be set to revolutionise the way that potential head injuries are spotted in youth rugby. Continue reading Euans’s device could help identify head trauma in youth rugby

Finding hope for nature: Botanics welcomes The Lost Words

A poetic and artistic rallying-call for us all to stay connected with nature is set to inspire adults and children at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). The Lost Words (May 19 – September 2) is a stunning collection of  “spell” poems” and nature paintings – taking the form of both a book and an exhibition – in an award-winning collaboration between writer Robert Macfarlane and artist Jackie Morris. Continue reading Finding hope for nature: Botanics welcomes The Lost Words

Think you’re ready to run the Edinburgh marathon? Five tips to prep like a pro

Edinburgh-based personal trainer Michael Ulloa has teamed up with AVA Berries to provide some race-preparation tips ahead of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend at the end of this month.

Whether you are running the 5k, 10k, relay race, or the ultimate 26.2-mile challenge, here are five things that every runner should think about before the big day: Continue reading Think you’re ready to run the Edinburgh marathon? Five tips to prep like a pro

Lottery support for Leith’s Super Power Agency

Leith’s Super Power Agency is one of 72 groups to receive a cash boost from the National Lottery in the latest round of awards totalling £590,572. The funding comes from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland which makes grants from £300 to £10,000 to voluntary and community groups across the country. Continue reading Lottery support for Leith’s Super Power Agency