News, funding opportunities, and support from Research, Innovation & Enterprise
aoifeosullivan
March 9, 2026
External funding
Net zero research
Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) – the national partnership uniting Scotland’s universities to mobilise research expertise for a just and sustainable transition – has launched its 2026 Seed Fund, offering awards of £5k or £15k to support new collaborative research.…
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aoifeosullivan
March 3, 2026
Knowledge Exchange, Research information management
Edinburgh Napier University colleagues working are invited to join an exclusive members-only webinar hosted by Knowledge Exchange UK (KEUK) on Knowledge Exchange and National Security: Responsibilities, Risks, and Collaboration on 24 March 2026. As ENU is a member of KEUK,…
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aoifeosullivan
February 25, 2026
Entrepreneurship, Innovation
Book now for an online series of entrepreneurial workshops open to all Scottish universities, including Edinburgh Napier staff, students and graduates Thinking about turning your ideas, research, or passion into a real business, but not sure where to begin? Whether…
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aoifeosullivan
January 29, 2026
Innovation, Researcher development, Training
As we move into spring, ImpactU is offering a rich line up of workshops, recorded sessions and learning opportunities designed to support researchers, academics, and professional staff who want to strengthen the impact of their work. ImpactU is a national,…
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aoifeosullivan
January 28, 2026
Entrepreneurship, ENU Innovation Hub, External funding
Could your innovation lead the way? Converge 2026, Scotland’s flagship programme for university-based entrepreneurs, is now open, and Edinburgh Napier academics, researchers and creators are invited to take part! Why apply to Converge? Whether you’re a researcher, creator, inventor, academic…
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aoifeosullivan
January 22, 2026
Research information management, Researcher development, Sustainable Development Goals
Supporting researchers to articulate sustainability impact Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) has launched a new sustainability toolkit designed to support researchers in articulating how your work contributes to a more sustainable future. The resource aims to help academics clearly demonstrate…
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aoifeosullivan
December 5, 2025
Research Culture, Researcher development
Edinburgh Napier academics have an exciting opportunity to enhance your research leadership skills and connect with peers across Scotland through the Scottish Research Leaders Network (SRLN)! Launching in January 2026, this collaborative initiative aims to make research leadership training accessible…
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aoifeosullivan
November 20, 2025
Funding, Innovation
The world needs more than innovation – it needs innovation with purpose! That’s why Converge, in partnership with The Ventures Lab, has launched the Impact Challenge: a unique opportunity for mission-driven entrepreneurs to take their first steps toward building a…
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aoifeosullivan
November 5, 2025
Business engagement, Knowledge Exchange
Knowledge exchange (KE) is how we ensure our research makes a difference – connecting our ideas and expertise with industry, policymakers, and communities to tackle real-world challenges. At Edinburgh Napier, we’re committed to helping colleagues feel confident and supported to…
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aoifeosullivan
November 4, 2025
Research Culture, Researcher integrity
We’re excited to share a new opportunity for Edinburgh Napier’s research community: free access to the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO)’s online training course on research integrity. This self-paced, interactive course offers a solid foundation in research integrity – ideal…
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