Krampusnacht If you just can’t get enough of Halloween, then Krampusnacht may be for you! It’s celebrated on 5th December. Taking place the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas (the patron saint of children). Krampus is very different to Saint Nicholas – he’s a devil like creature compared with the saintly Nicholas. Krampusnacht is […]
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities Within the UK alone, approximately 16.8 million individuals were recorded as having a disability in a research briefing published on the House of Commons Library webpages. This makes up a quarter of the UK population. This is also a 41% increase from the number of persons reporting a […]
A History of St Andrew’s Day Today is St. Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s patron saint’s day! Although November 30 isn’t a national holiday, celebrations are held across Scotland with events like ceilidhs and fun runs. The History of St. Andrew’s Day St. Andrew was born around 5 AD in Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. He […]
ubject librarianYour Subject Librarians Here at the library, we try our best to provide students with the support they need during their studies. Alongside information Assistants who provide support at our library helpdesks, we also have a team of specialised Subject Librarians. They have specialised knowledge in the different schools and subjects at Napier, and […]
Caring and Studying: How Edinburgh Napier University Supports Student Carers Balancing caring responsibilities with university life isn’t easy — and Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) recognises that. Whether you’re a young carer, an unpaid adult carer studying part-time, or a care-experienced student who needs extra support navigating higher education. Napier has a range of dedicated services, […]
World Television Day World Television Day 2025 is a global observance which celebrates the impact and importance of television as a medium for communication, information, entertainment and shaping our global society. Background The day was established by the UN in 1996 and highlights how television has acted as a tool for fostering peace and cultural […]
Book Week Scotland 2025 Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of reading which takes place throughout Scotland from 17th – 23rd November 2025. It is a way of bringing together people of all ages and from all walks of life to celebrate the joy of books and reading. The theme of Book Week Scotland […]
International Students Day As well as promoting diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism, International Students’ Day also acknowledges and commemorates the students who organised a peaceful protest at the University of Prague on 17 November 1939 against Germany’s occupation of Czechoslovakia (now known as the Czech Republic and Slovakia ). On that day, Nazi forces stormed the university; […]
Academic Skills and Study Support. Academic Skills is a vital part of your academic journey; it’s why at Edinburgh Napier, we have an incredible team dedicated to the cause. You will find resources through the library to help you build up your academic skills for study support. Dive in with this post to find out […]
Best online resources for finding news: Times Digital Archive & NexisUni You probably know how to search for journal articles and ebooks, but have you explored the library’s news eresources? Whether you’re researching historical events or tracking current affairs, you will find plenty of material in Times Digital Archive and NexisUni. Let’s take a closer […]
