Edinburgh Napier links-up with University of the Third Age

Retired and semi-retired individuals in Edinburgh with a passion for learning are set to benefit from a new agreement that will see them able to participate in University research projects. Edinburgh Napier University has signed a partnership agreement with University of the Third Age (U3A) as a commitment to supporting the life-long learning passions of its members in the city. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier links-up with University of the Third Age

Scotland welcomes students from overseas

Scotland continues to be a destination for people applying to study at university, Minister for Employability and Training, Jamie Hepburn said today. Continue reading Scotland welcomes students from overseas

One family charts three generations of Edinburgh Napier

Beth Scoon followed in the footsteps of both her mum and dad when she graduated from Edinburgh Napier University yesterday. And her success also marks a major development in the university’s progress as an educational institution. Continue reading One family charts three generations of Edinburgh Napier

Free training with Living in Harmony

Training sessions with Living in Harmony next week

Tuesday 27th of June – Unconscious Bias Training – Learn how our brain’s biases can influence the process of staff recruitment and how we can manage these biases.
Wednesday 28th of June- Equality and Diversity Training – Understand the Equality Act 2010 and how it relates to your work.
Friday 30th of June – Language Barriers for Reception/Frontline Staff –Effective strategies to deal with language barriers with clients or within your organization.

If interested anyone is interested please contact Adam at livinginharmony@pchp.org.uk or email me or phone at 0131 551 1671.

Water result: Pirniehall pupils conquer three minute challenge

Pupils from Pirniehall Primary School put their engineering skills to the test at a special event organised to encourage more young people into science, technology, engineering, or maths (STEM) related careers. Continue reading Water result: Pirniehall pupils conquer three minute challenge

Learn with Living in Harmony

See flyers for upcoming training opportunities being delivered by Living in Harmony/Pilton Community Health Project. There is also a brief description below:

Tuesday 27th of June – Unconscious Bias Training – Learn how our brain’s biases can influence the process of staff recruitment and how we can manage these biases.
Wednesday 28th of June- Equality and Diversity Training – Understand the Equality Act 2010 and how it relates to your work.
Friday 30th of June – Language Barriers for Reception/Frontline Staff –Effective strategies to deal with language barriers with clients or within your organization.

If interested lease contact livinginharmony@pchp.org.uk or phone Adam on 0131 551 1671.

Prevention through Education: Scottish SPCA visits Flora’s

The Scottish SPCA visited Flora Stevenson Primary School in Stockbridge on Wednesday 31 May. Scotland’s animal welfare charity speaks to around 300,000 children a year through their highly interactive “Prevention through Education” programme. Continue reading Prevention through Education: Scottish SPCA visits Flora’s

LOOPS workshop tomorrow

Local Opportunities for Older People (LOOPS) have a workshop tomorrow (Monday 15^th May) from 6 – 8pm in Virgin Money Lounge, 28 St Andrews Square, offering advice on using computers, home energy efficiency and learning a new language!

Book a place or get more info by phoning 603 8311.

School pupils set out to prove they’re top Euroquiz whizz-kids

Do you know your zlotys from your forints? And where is the highest bathroom in Europe located? These are examples of some of the taxing questions that may face hundreds of primary six children from all over Scotland who will take over the Scottish Parliament’s Debating Chamber on 15 May. Continue reading School pupils set out to prove they’re top Euroquiz whizz-kids

FIX IT: Mend it in Muirhouse!

FIX IT: making and fixing instead of buying

As part of an ongoing series of workshops for the FIX IT Project, Steve Marlow from Macfriendly IT services will be holding a session this Saturday 13th May.

This short workshop will give you hands on help and support in accessing the Internet using your Mobile Phone or Tablet. There will also be a question and answer session on all things Internet.

So if you want to set up an email address or find out more about using Facebook, Twitter or have some other I.T. issue, bring your phone or tablet along to The Art Shop in Muirhouse Shopping Centre and we will try and help you out.

The Workshop is free to attend
10.30am – 12noon
Tea and Coffee provided
16+ years