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Napier overcome Edinburgh in thrilling derby »

Edinburgh Napier Men’s 1st team beat University of Edinburgh Men’s 2nds 2-0 this week in a derby match which saw both sides have moments of dominance. Napier was in control for most of the game, scoring both goals in the first half and looking comfort...

Sat 13 Oct 2012 by Ruth Jeffery | Read more »

Sporting Spotlight: Edinburgh Napier Knights »

Coach Pete Laird

This season promises to be an exciting one for Edinburgh Napier Knights American Football team as head coach Peter Laird has been appointed onto the Great Britain staff. The coach, who is also a lecturer at the university, will be the Lions’ defe...

Wed 26 Sep 2012 by Ruth Jeffery | Read more »

Napier Archery aiming for higher targets »

Napier Archery: winning round sceptics with every shot fired

Most students don’t know about the university team which exists quietly alongside football and rugby. The Napier University Archery Club (NUAC) has its eye firmly on the target, however, and is having a very successful season. One visit to see t...

Thu 26 Apr 2012 by Ruth Jeffery | Read more »

Predators see off Knights in Varsity Cup »

Edinburgh Predators: Varsity Cup 2012 winners

On Super Bowl Sunday, the Edinburgh University Predators comfortably beat the Edinburgh Napier Knights 28-10 at a packed Meggetland Stadium. Billed as this years largest student sporting event in Scotland, the hundreds of fans who braved the cold were...

Thu 09 Feb 2012 by William Gael Pakianathan | Read more »

Brand New Scotland »

Vikki Cameron dressed to kilt napier tartan

Edinburgh Napier University has continued its quest to promote both the University and Scotland as a whole within the USA. Each year, second and third-year Graphic Design students compete to have their work shown in New York's ever-expanding ...

Wed 09 Feb 2011 by Jessica Heggie | Read more »

Mentoring schemes introduced at Edinburgh and Napier »

Both the University of Edinburgh and Napier Universities’ Islamic society are looking to support new students by establishing mentoring schemes in the new year. Similar schemes already exist at other Scottish Univeristies, such as St. Andrews Un...

Wed 24 Nov 2010 by Al Innes | Read more »

A new generation of Isocs set national example »

  Islamic Societies in Edinburgh have pledged to challenge false perceptions of the religion in the capital after press reports comparing similar societies in London with terrorist groups.  Excerpts from a confidential document about the ...

Wed 10 Nov 2010 by Al Innes | Read more »

Edinburgh's universities respond to Browne report »

The University of Edinburgh is set to support a graduate contribution but not variable fees, The Journal has learned. Edinburgh’s universities have been reluctant to respond to The Journal's requests for them to clarify their official positions ...

Wed 27 Oct 2010 by Polly Dallyn | Read more »

Virus shuts down Exeter University computer network »

A major computer virus attack at the University of Exeter has sparked warnings at campuses across the country. The attack on 18 January saw the entire university network temporarily shut down to prevent the virus from spreading. Stuart Franklin, a sp...

Wed 03 Feb 2010 by Marcus De Wilde | Read more »

Edinburgh universities to delve into new research pool »

The Scottish Funding Council has this week announced a £17.4 million contribution to the formation of a marine research pool, as part of a total investment of £74.7 million. The Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MAST...

Wed 11 Nov 2009 by Chris Grainger | Read more »

Edinburgh Napier launches new TV degree »

Edinburgh Napier University last week launched a "professional level" two year television degree in partnership with STV. The BA (Hons) course aims to have added credibility by involving its “key industry partner”, STV. STV CEO, Rob Woodwa...

Wed 11 Nov 2009 by Adam Bell | Read more »

EUSA hosts annual meeting of university presidents »

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Plans to encourage cohesion within the Edinburgh community were set last week at the annual Student City Forum (SFC), hosted by Edinburgh University Students Association. Local politicians and student representatives from Edinburgh's academic institut...

Wed 28 Oct 2009 by Megan Taylor | Read more »

NUS demand clearer information on courses »

National Union of Students

The National Union of Students (NUS) has criticised English universities for not providing comparable and reliable information to applicants about courses, in a recent report. The NUS stated that inaccurate information given to students about a degree...

Thu 15 Oct 2009 by Maya Douglas | Read more »

Students in Napier accommodation still facing internet difficulties »

Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University students are still experiencing difficulties accessing and achieving quick speeds using the in-house internet service, despite being resident in their new homes for seven weeks. When students signed up for university-manage...

Wed 14 Oct 2009 by Adam Bell | Read more »

NSA choses new president »

Napier Student Elections

After some initial confusion regarding the voting system, the students of Edinburgh Napier University Students' Association elected their new president. Fourth year economics with management student Kasia Bylinska was delighted when she spoke to The J...

Mon 23 Mar 2009 by Megan Taylor | Read more »

Edinburgh Napier outclass Abertay at Saughton »

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Two goals in the first ten minutes helped the Edinburgh Napier 1st XI to a 3-1 victory over a poor Abertay side in a scrappy encounter at the Saughton complex on Wednesday 4 March. An unfortunate own goal and a Chris Crookes penalty looked to have sea...

Mon 09 Mar 2009 by Mark Pryde | Read more »

Edinburgh's rugby 2nds overcome Napier 1st XV »

Edinburgh University's 2nd XV secured their place in the final of the BUCS Scottish Conference Cup with a home victory over Edinburgh Napier's top side. In spite of conceding within the first ten minutes, Edinburgh’s second flight grabbed two co...

Mon 09 Mar 2009 | Read more »

QMU re-elect their current sabbatical team while Napier heads to the ballot box »

QMU

Last week also saw the student elections at Queen Margaret University. But in an interesting twist, each of the three presidential candidates had nominated a vice presidential candidate would to take office should they be elected. In short, Queen Marg...

Mon 09 Mar 2009 by Megan Taylor, Nick Gholkar | Read more »

Edinburgh Napier name change completed »

Napier University Craiglockhart Campus

In a bid to attract students and investment, Edinburgh Napier University officially changed its name last week with the addition of the city's name to the full title. The finishing touches were put in place when campus signs, business cards and the we...

Mon 09 Mar 2009 by Constantine Innemée | Read more »

Napier University leads trade mission to Philippines »

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A professor at an Edinburgh university has taken the lead in a recent UK trade mission to the Philippines. Professor Martin Tangney of Napier University met with key figures from Philippine industry and the government earlier this month. The trad...

Mon 23 Feb 2009 by Kevin Guyan | Read more »

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