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As we mark ‘Movember’, a time to reflect on men’s health, I’m reminded of how our perspectives evolve over time. Traditionally, men’s health awareness has focused on prostate exams, testicular cancer, and encouraging men to seek help for physical and…
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A first-of-its-kind research collaboration between Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University is bringing together engineering and nursing students to develop cutting-edge health technologies tailored to addressing real clinical needs. The Edinburgh-based institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2024,…
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“My name is Christie Hamon, I am a final year medical student from the University of Dundee who has recently completed a research placement at Edinburgh Napier University with Dr Fiona Maclean as part of the robotics scoping review being…
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Simulation-based learning (SBL) in healthcare, replaces real clinical scenarios with immersive and interactive guided experiences, allowing participants the chance to practice in a safe environment. It is established as a valuable technique, bridging the gap between classroom and clinic, helping…
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Professor of Simulation and Clinical Skills at Edinburgh Napier, Cathal Breen, will be joining the NIHR Team Science Camp on 17th-19th September 2024.
Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Military Research, Education & Public Engagement, in partnership with the Scottish Armed Forces Evidence & Research Hub hosted Scotland’s inaugural conference on Armed Forces in Society, with the conference coming to a close on Wednesday 28 August. The…
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Providing a first aid experience to young children has long been a project that I hoped to develop and roll out to the young people in our local communities. It’s a hugely rewarding opportunity to be able to empower the…
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Written by Yvonne Kuipers Background We, Yvonne Kuipers, Alix Aitken-Arbuckle, Kathryn Hardie, Amy Corrigan and Holly Jenkins, are a group of active researchers, in various stages of research careers and with individual publication output. We have a shared interest and…
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This grant is one of the largest of its kind and represents a significant achievement for an early career academic with a background in nursing. The study, titled ExtraCECI (Extra community-based enhanced care intervention) aims to recruit around 650 patients….
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Professor Penelope (Penny) Weller joined the Centre for Mental Health Practice, Policy and Law Research at the end of August 2023 and is currently at Edinburgh Napier University as a Visiting Academic. She is a law professor from RMIT University…
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