School of Health and Social Care
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As Occupational Therapy students at Edinburgh Napier, Eimear Grall and Kirsten Doyle were introduced to Golf in Society through their practice placement. The organisation runs Golf Health Hubs at local golf clubs — offering inclusive spaces where people living with…
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Founded by the Cheltenham Festival in 2005, FameLab is the world’s largest science communication competition. Participants are challenged to deliver a three-minute presentation on a scientific topic to a non-specialist audience, using only the props they can carry onto the…
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Researching Highland midwife, Mrs Cowper, has been a rare opportunity to explore an area of midwifery and Scottish social history that has received limited attention.
In February, 48 different employers were at Sighthill campus for our careers fair for nursing and midwifery students. The range of potential employers immediately struck Michael, a third year nursing student, who said: “I found the careers fair to be…
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In this new series, we hope to shine light on the great work our PhD students are doing. First up, we spoke with Sarah Guthrie about her PhD project and how she has found her experience at Edinburgh Napier University….
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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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Learning Disability Nurses adopt a ‘person-centred approach’ when delivering care to patients. Person-centredness helps to create a special bond between a patient and nurse, built upon authenticity and trust.
“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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“Explore ENU” held on 14 & 15 October, was an immersive two-day experience of university life at Edinburgh Napier University, that invited S5 and S6 pupils to our campuses to experience our courses, facilities, and student life. On Day 1,…
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