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World Poetry Day 2026

World Poetry Day 2026 World Poetry Day takes place annually on the 21st of March and was first established and adopted by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in the year 1999. This was finalised during the 30th General Conference, which they held in Paris during that year, with the fundamental goal being […]

University Refugee Week 2026 : A Celebration of Courage

University Refugee Week 2026: A Celebration of Courage Refugee Week Every year in June, the UK pauses to shine a light on the importance of Refugees. Refugee Week brings people from diverse backgrounds together, celebrating the strength, creativity, resilience, and contributions of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Refugee Week 2026 will run from 15–21 June, […]

Spring Dissertation Studies

Spring Dissertation Studies The worst of the winter is behind us, and spring is almost here! That does, however, mean that you will have assignments to do. Your dissertation hand in date is fast approaching, so the library is here to help. There’s lots of information on our web pages which can help with all […]

From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Archives

From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Archives: Tracing the Evolution of Library Databases and Primary Sources The Importance of Primary Sources In the realm of historical research, primary sources play a vital role in uncovering the truth behind significant events and shaping our understanding of the past. These original documents, artefacts, and eyewitness accounts provide direct […]

Give a Book Day

Give a Book Day   The Edinburgh Napier University Library Team would like to not only wish everyone a very happy Valentine’s Day, but also a happy International Book Giving Day as well! Annually coinciding with Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February every year, International Book Giving Day was introduced as a worldwide initiative […]

Welcome Week and an Introduction to our ENU Libraries

Welcome Week and an Introduction to our ENU Libraries Hello and welcome to all of our new and returning students for the second trimester of the academic year. We have started to see many of you passing through all three of our campus libraries and often looking around with much curiosity and wonder at our […]

Can music improve your wellbeing and health?

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 […]

Trimester Two

Trimester Two It’s cold, dark, and the Christmas lights are down, which means one thing. January is here. And January means the start of the second trimester two and honestly, we can’t wait.  For some, it means returning from a break, while for others, it means embarking on their journey at Edinburgh Napier. You might […]

Ghost Stories: A spooky tale of haunted Campuses

Ghost Stories: A spooky tale of haunted Campuses Creepy Campuses Craiglockhart: Many old buildings have ghost stories associated with them and Edinburgh Napier campuses are no exception. Of course, no one can prove if the sightings are genuine, but here are a few of the stories we have heard from staff…. From 1920 until 1986 […]

Migratory bird day

Migratory Bird Day Autumn is well and truly here. The leaves are changing colour, days are getting shorter and  you may have noticed moving V shaped flocks or skeins of geese heading south for the winter. Having bred and raised chicks in Iceland and Canada and with food running out they will have started their […]

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