We are excited to have Robert Goodfellow at Edinburgh Napier University as our Entrepreneur in Residence. Robert sat down with Fiona Mason, Head of BE and IP Commercialisation, to share some of his experience so far and his plans for…
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Converge, Scotland’s largest company creation and enterprise programme for the university sector, has published its most innovative shortlist for the 2022 programme.
Research Excellence Framework 2021 Results In March 2021, the University made its submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021). The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). The…
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When conducting research and innovation activities it is important to ensure the work is performed with integrity. Two new guidance frameworks have been generated to guide you through things to consider when conducting your work. Safeguarding Framework This framework expands…
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The University has recently updated its policies on data management and adverse events in research. This post summarises the polices and the changes for each. Data Management Policy The data management policy was updated and approved by the Research and…
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What is the Knowledge Exchange Concordat? Knowledge exchange (KE), is defined as a collaborative, creative endeavour which translates knowledge and research into impact in society and the economy. Knowledge exchange includes a set of activities, processes and skills that enable…
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Future research assessment consultation As part of the Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP), the four funding bodies (Research England, Scottish Funding Council, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland) are seeking views on the design of…
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A conversation on the practical and legal opportunities of securing your business valuable IP and trade secrets. Wednesday 2 March 2022, 11am – 12pm Douglas McLachlan and Musab Hemsi of Anderson Strathern together with Basil Manoussos of Edinburgh Napier University’s Cyber Academy will explore the…
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The online research and innovation ethics application form for staff and research students is now available to all 7 ethics committees via Worktribe. Each school has a committee and we now have a new Education Research Integrity Committee (ERIC) covering…
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CREATIVE INFORMATICS SMALL RESEARCH GRANTS 2022 A new call for small research grants is now open for application. This call for small grants is open to academic staff at University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University. This call invites submissions…
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