Police Scotland has changed the way it carries out stop and search following a series of recommendations made by researchers at the University of Dundee and Edinburgh Napier University. Continue reading Stop and search research leads to policy change
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Jewellery created to combat anxiety
Ring uses Hoku point to relieve stress and pain
Retail therapy can often be prescribed to help improve mood or disposition. However, an Edinburgh Napier student has taken this a step further by developing a range of jewellery that actively calms an individual when worn! Continue reading Jewellery created to combat anxiety
Talking about a revolution
Conference will take cyber security expertise around the planet

Edinburgh Napier University is to launch a global cyber security event which features expert speakers in six different time zones. The focus of ‘Cybersecurity Revolution’ will move from Scotland to Canada, then back to Europe via South America and the Far East, using the power of the internet to showcase cutting edge research as it follows the sun for 24 hours. Continue reading Talking about a revolution
Shortlist for Napier’s Bright Red Sparks unveiled
Edinburgh Napier University has unveiled the shortlist for its inaugural innovation and enterprise competition, Bright Red Sparks. Continue reading Shortlist for Napier’s Bright Red Sparks unveiled
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
Napier student shares stage with First Minister at Youth Summit
An Edinburgh Napier student shared the stage with Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last weekend after being chosen to speak at the 2018 Youth Climate Summit. Continue reading Napier student shares stage with First Minister at Youth Summit
Charity seeks home for touching bereavement cards
Edinburgh Napier graphic design students partner with SANDS Lothians in new project
A local charity which supports parents who have lost a child is looking for a home to stock a range of touching bereavement cards designed by Edinburgh Napier students. Continue reading Charity seeks home for touching bereavement cards
SOCLAB set to counter cyber security threats
Industry guests have been given a preview of a new cyber security centre which will allow companies to train staff to combat potentially crippling attacks. The SOCLAB centre at Edinburgh Napier’s Cyber Academy will let workers get to grips with threats like ransomware, which saw NHS systems infected with malicious software last year, in a safe and isolated environment. Continue reading SOCLAB set to counter cyber security threats
Olympian task for Debbie: Napier academic to lead elite athlete study
AN Edinburgh Napier academic is leading a global study into the long-term health of elite athletes. Dr Debbie Palmer, an associate professor and researcher in sports injury and illness prevention, is fronting the huge project launched today by the World Olympians Association. Continue reading Olympian task for Debbie: Napier academic to lead elite athlete study
Napier Design students provide the spotlight at Bridgend charity launch
Masters students from Edinburgh Napier University shone a spotlight on their skills recently by illuminating a renovated farmhouse for a charity event. Continue reading Napier Design students provide the spotlight at Bridgend charity launch