Tag: Edinburgh Napier University

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

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