World Cat Day Gather round all cat lovers and feline enthusiasts! Today is World Cat Day, which takes place on the 8th of August every year. This year, World Cat Day falls on a Saturday (shall we call it Cat-tur-day?) and was established by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), one of the […]
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Librarian Summer reading recommendations 2026 So, as it’s summer, we have asked the lovely librarians here at Edinburgh Napier University to share some of their favourite reads of the year so far. Most of us are avid readers, as you would expect, so be sure to add these to your own reading plans this Summer. […]
The Ultimate Dissertation Survival Guide The mention of the word ‘dissertation’ alone is enough to drive fear and dread into the hearts of any final-year student studying at university level. With the depth of research required to effectively write a dissertation, as well as the often very high word count and number of references needed, […]
Dewey Decimal Classifications as Star Signs: Finding Your Cosmic Library Identity Forget birth charts. The Dewey Decimal System not only organises books but also aligns with zodiac signs. So, which shelf matches your sign, and what does it say about you? ♈ Aries (March 21 – April 19) Your Section: 790s — Sports, Games & […]
From Genes to LOLcats: The History of Memes Memes feel like a pure product of the internet, born somewhere between dial-up modems and group chats. But the idea is older than the web itself, and its journey from a scientific term to a cat photo with bad grammar is one of the stranger stories in […]
National Writing Day The 24th of June is National Writing Day, a day where creative people across Britain come together to celebrate and practice the art of writing as a form of self-expression, as a way of improving literacy, as a way of creating entertainment for others, or even just because it’s fun to do! […]
Loneliness Awareness Week Being alone and feeling alone can be two very different experiences altogether. Loneliness can manifest in various stages, events, and occurrences in our lives – even when we are surrounded by others. Life’s experiences and stages where we may be vulnerable to feeling lonely can include going through a break-up, bereavement, […]
Butterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) Butterflies. Such beautiful creatures are also fascinating and very important members of the insect kingdom. This is ultimately what inspired a whole day each year being dedicated to learning more about them, the fundamental role they have in our ecosystems, their conservation and ultimately their significance in the world […]
Welcome to Edinburgh Napier Libraries Trimester 3 2026 A warm welcome to any new students joining us here at Edinburgh Napier University this Summer. Here’s a comprehensive guide to our library services to help you get started. Library Resources Each of your courses will have a reading list, that you can access through the LibrarySearch (more […]
World Turtle Day World Turtle Day 2026 is celebrated on Saturday, 23rd May this year. It aims to raise awareness of the threats faced by turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world as well as encouraging human action to help them survive and thrive. Researching and protecting the turtle and tortoise populations […]
