Hidden treasures: The Edward Clark Collection The Edward Clark Collection, housed in the library at the Merchiston campus, is not as well-known as it should be. It is one of the only two surviving examples of what was once a widespread phenomenon in Britain: printers’ libraries. The other survivor is St Brides Library in London. […]
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Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of your course, you’ve passed all your exams and so onto Graduation! It’s that time of year when we say Love Your Library, please clear your library record before you leave! Unsure whether your record is clear? Sign into LibrarySearch and select Library Card, you’ll find any loans and fines […]
Image Source University libraries tend to be large spaces with shelves with thousands of books, computers and study spaces. Students are used to and expect to have these facilities. You may also use public libraries which may not be as big, but still house a huge variety of books and other resources, but not all […]
Burns Night Burns Night is a traditional celebration of Scotland’s national bard, or poet, Robert Burns. It is held on 25th January, Burns’s birthday, when Burns suppers are held. They consist of a meal, poetry recitals and songs. The first supper was held at Burns Cottage by his friends on 21st July 1801, the fifth […]
Christmas is a period of relaxation and spending time with family and friends. However, some students may be staying on campus over Christmas due to living far away and this can be an opportunity to explore festive activities or take some time to relax. There are advantages to staying on campus over Christmas like having […]
All eyes will be on Scotland this month as leaders from across the globe meet in Glasgow to attend COP-26: the climate change Conference of Parties. You may be wondering what the 26 stands for? Well, it’s the 26th annual summit since the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) treaty was signed in […]
You’ve reached the end of your course, you’ve passed your exams and so on to Graduation! Show your Love for the Library by clearing your library record before you leave! Unsure whether your record is clear? Sign into LibrarySearch and select Library Card, you’ll find any loans and fines detailed here. It’s very easy to […]
Dyslexia Awareness Week It is Dyslexia awareness week in the UK, and we are here to guide and increase visibility to people all over the world! The theme this year is Breaking Through Barriers. Dyslexia Awareness Week will take place between 03-09 October 2022. But what is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a lifelong learning difficulty that can affect communication, learning, reading, and writing. You may be able to […]
Despite Covid, Tokyo hosts the delayed summer Olympics of 2020 this month representing the ultimate challenge to the world’s top athletes. Organisers estimate some 11,000 athletes, from 205 countries will compete in 330 events in 28 sports in front of TV audiences numbering billions. Today’s intense interest, however, contrasts markedly with the more haphazard nature of the very first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896. Reproduction of the cover of the 1896 Olympics Official Report (Olympic Studies Centre) Then, 300 competitors, all men and mostly local, took part in 43 events in athletics, cycling, swimming, wrestling, weightlifting, fencing, gymnastics, shooting and lawn tennis. These sports, with the […]
How can universities become a spur for sustainable development in the next generation? One way would be by engaging more with their local communities. Here at Edinburgh Napier, we encourage you to become involved in groups, societies or activities that help make campuses greener places for working and studying. We are even committed to minimising […]
