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A fairer society will be a more prosperous one, says Business Minister
SCOTLAND is well placed to tackle the challenges posed by an era of rapid technological development, Scotland’s Business Minister told an Edinburgh conference yesterday. Continue reading A fairer society will be a more prosperous one, says Business Minister
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Cancer treatment plans should include tailored exercise prescriptions, says expert panel
A global panel of exercise oncology experts has published new guidance recommending the systematic use of an “exercise prescription” to help cancer patients cope with treatment side effects and lower the risk of developing certain cancers. Continue reading Cancer treatment plans should include tailored exercise prescriptions, says expert panel
Business Minister to deliver keynote address at Industry 4.0 conference
A MAJOR conference will turn the spotlight on the skills needed to drive economic growth in the 21st century.
Business Minister Jamie Hepburn MSP will deliver the keynote address at the event at Edinburgh Napier University’s Business School on Wednesday October 23. Continue reading Business Minister to deliver keynote address at Industry 4.0 conference
Napier students help HMP Polmont women get creative with photography project
Touching images developed by participants under the guidance of Edinburgh Napier students
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that age-old adage is never more true for the photographers behind this suite of touching images. Continue reading Napier students help HMP Polmont women get creative with photography project
Deputy First Minister visits HUB for SUCCESS
Deputy First Minister John Swinney met students who have benefited from a project which increases educational opportunities for people who have spent time in care. Continue reading Deputy First Minister visits HUB for SUCCESS
Spotlight on new research at Napier’s Electric Vehicle Day
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson MSP will give the keynote address at an event showcasing electric vehicles – including two and three-wheelers, the Car of the Year and an electric double decker bus.
The Craiglockhart campus will be the setting for Edinburgh Napier University’s Fifth Annual Electric Vehicle Event on Wednesday October 9. Continue reading Spotlight on new research at Napier’s Electric Vehicle Day
Edinburgh singer songwriter in line for top award
Singer Gus Harrower through to final of new BBC Radio Scotland Singer Songwriter Award
An Edinburgh musician is in line for a new national award that celebrates Scotland’s best up and coming singer/songwriters. Continue reading Edinburgh singer songwriter in line for top award
Edinburgh Napier expertise helps brings musicians together for pioneering radio performance
Edinburgh Napier and the Royal College of Music has helped bring musicians virtually together as part of a special 18th birthday edition of the BBC World Service’s Digital Planet programme.
Led in Edinburgh by Edinburgh Napier’s Dr Paul Ferguson, cellist Andrew Huggan played a duet with his identical twin Calum live on the programme – despite the duo being nearly 400 miles apart. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier expertise helps brings musicians together for pioneering radio performance