Make online reading easier: three accessibility tools worth trying Accessing eresources can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with dense text or distracting layouts. To help, the library has created tutorial videos that walk you through some excellent accessibility tools. Here’s a quick overview of three tools that can make reading online resources much easier. […]
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Open access in practice It is the Open Access Week, a perfect time to have a closer look at what open access is in practice, how we can benefit from it and what Edinburgh Napier does to support open research. What is open access and why is it important? Open access means research is published […]
World Statistics Day Librarians love statistics almost as much as we love spreadsheets and shelving books – and today we celebrate World Statistics Day! Unlike the other World Awareness Days that we covered on the blog, which have spanned decades. World Statistics Day is relatively new to the global calendar, starting in 2010 and is […]
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 people’s abilities with reading, writing and spelling. People with dyslexia may have difficulty processing and remembering […]
World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day was established by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, it is recognised every October 10th. And now championed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and mental health organisations and charities around the world. It serves as a reminder that our mental health is just […]
World Post Day World Post Day is celebrated every year on the 9th of October and has been since 1969, after its declaration in Tokyo. This is to celebrate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 on Bern. World Post Day is a United Nations Holiday. UN Secretary General writes, “Postal workers […]
National Badger Day Badgers are one of a kind, they deserve some special attention, this is why today is National Badger Day. National Badger Day highlights the importance of wildlife conservation efforts in protecting an animal that is key in our ecosystem. Badgers Some of you may be wondering what is a badger. They […]
Black History Month 2025: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future Every October, the United Kingdom celebrates Black History Month. It is a time to reflect, to learn, and to honour. Black History Month 2025 arrives with renewed energy. People across the country are ready to spotlight Black contributions, stories, and achievements. This year’s theme, “Standing […]
ENSA: Your Students’ Association To all Napier students old and new, welcome (back!) We wanted to give you a brief overview of ENSA (Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association). And how you can use the services we provide to make the most of your time at Edinburgh Napier. Firstly, if you don’t already know, ENSA is a […]
Edinburgh Napier University Open Days Commencing tomorrow is our first Edinburgh Napier University Open Day of the year for any potential students wishing to join us for 2026 (and maybe even beyond that)! Open Days are a wonderful opportunity to explore different university campuses, speak to academics and staff about course options as well […]
