International Forest Day 2025 Today is International Forest Day 2025. Learn about the wellbeing and healing effect our forests can have for us. You may not have heard the phrase shinrin-yoku. However the concept behind it has long been recognised for its health benefits and contribution to disease prevention. The Japanese expression means “taking in […]
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Construction Information Service (CIS) The Construction Information Service (CIS) is a major database for anyone working in architecture, civil and structural engineering, building control, mechanical and electrical engineering, surveying, building contracting and other areas within the construction industry. The CIS database is updated daily and covers every phase of the construction process. It is […]
Clocks go back I dread this weekend all year: the weekend the clocks go back to Greenwich Mean Time. In case you’ve forgotten, time will move back by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27th October. In this way, we “rob” an hour of daylight from the morning and add it to the end […]
Exams and Wellbeing The first day of exams is today. We will be looking at the important dynamic between exams and wellbeing. Study Skills To ensure success in exams, it is important to develop good study skills. These include organisation, time management, prioritising, and self-discipline. Set aside time for studying. Create a revision timetable where […]
Apple Day: A Brief History of The Apple Okay, it was bad news for Snow White, but for most people, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It must be because an apple’s high potassium and low sodium content promote heart health. Or maybe it’s because it regulates your blood sugar and provides anti-cancer […]
IHS Markit platform and resources If you’re working or studying in the construction industry, the IHS Markit platform is an essential resource to finding information. The platform allows access to a wide range of materials including standards, regulatory, product and supplier information from various organisations around the world. IHS Markit contains a collection of databases […]
Stress awareness month April is stress awareness month, its aim is to remind us of the importance of taking time to pause and understand what the purpose of stress is, our triggers, how it affects us physically and mentally, and the impact it has in our day-to-day lives. It began in April 1992 in […]
RSPB Garden Birdwatch This year we’re promoting the RSPB Garden Birdwatch in our relaxation spaces. The birdwatch has been running since 1979 and it’s very simple to take part in. All you need to do is count the maximum number of each type of bird you see in an hour either in your garden, from […]
A lot has changed since John Napier was born in the tower at Merchiston Castle in 1550, during turbulent times for Scotland. Times are still a little turbulent… but what would Napier think of our modern-day university campuses? As you may know, Edinburgh Napier has 3 campus locations – at Merchiston, Craiglockhart and Sighthill. Not […]
During exam time, it’s important to look after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. The library is here to support you and your wellbeing over the exam period. Relaxation Spaces Each campus library has a relaxation space where you can take a break and relax on comfy furniture or try a mindful activity like colouring or […]
