š³ļøāšLGBT+ History Month 2026š³ļøāš Every February, the United Kingdom marks LGBT+ History Month. Itās a time to learn, reflect and celebrate the lives and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and + communities. The month began in 2005, just after the repeal of Section 28 in England and Wales. It was founded by activists Sue […]
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.Robert Burns ā Scotlandās National Poet Robert Burns was born on 25th January 1759. He is well-known for writing many poems and songs. And is considered to be Scotlandās National Poet, also known as Scotlandās National Bard. Burns was born in Alloway in Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland, to parents William and […]
Can music improve your wellbeing and health? As we step into January and try to shake off the winter slump, music can be a surprisingly powerful tool for boosting both your mental and physical health. Research across psychology, neuroscience, and medicine consistently shows that music can support everything from stress management to dementia care. Here […]
International Students Day As well as promoting diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism, International Studentsā Day also acknowledges and commemorates the students who organised a peaceful protest at the University of Prague on 17 November 1939 against Germanyās occupation of Czechoslovakia (now known as the Czech Republic and SlovakiaĀ ). On that day, Nazi forces stormed the university; […]
Bonfire Night and The Gunpowder Plot In 2018, UK consumers spent Ā£316 million on Bonfire Night, also known as Fireworks Night or Guy Fawkes Night, according to market research company Mintel. Most of that money went up in smoke, spent on fireworks and bonfires. Fireworks displays remained the most popular way to celebrate, with 38% […]
Dyslexia Awareness Week This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which affects millions of people all over the world. It is a life-long neurological condition which often runs in families and affects peopleās abilities with reading, writing and spelling. People with dyslexia may have difficulty processing and remembering […]
LĀ Summertime in Edinburgh Ā The City of Edinburgh proves yearly to be a wonderful place to be and spend time in during the summertime. With various parks and green spaces, retail outlets, events, activities, attractions and independent cafes and restaurants ā our locals, visitors and tourists are spoiled for choice. This also makes Edinburgh […]
Geography of the ENU Campuses Ā Wait, so there is more than one campus building? Ā There is indeed! Edinburgh Napier University has three campuses: Merchiston Campus, Sighthill Campus, and Craiglockhart Campus. Our oldest campus located in Merchiston was built during the 16th century. Merchiston is home to our School of Arts and Creative Industries […]
International Children’s Book Day Unlocking Imagination and Knowledge in Children April 2nd is a day filled with wonder and imagination. It’s International Children’s Book Day! This special day celebrates the joy of reading and honours the power of stories to shape young minds. The Origins International Children’s Book Day was first celebrated in 1967. It […]
St. Patrickās Day The 17th of March marks the Feast of St. Patrick. A day traditionally dedicated to celebrating the Christian Saint Patrick. But which has grown and developed into a celebration of Irish heritage and culture as a whole. Saint Patrick Although many specifics of his life have been lost to history or are […]
