Author Archive: ronaitken

Diversity and Inclusion strategies and backlash: Knowledge into Practice Event

Diversity and Inclusion strategies and backlash event April 2025: Knowledge into Practice Event at Edinburgh Napier University and the CIPD in South East Scotland Branch

Organised backlash can prevent organisations from implementing EDI strategies. However organisations can implement a number of initiatives to help overcome challenges and create effective strategies.

A Conversation with Son: Exploring Leadership, Bias, and Belonging in the UK Tech Industry

In our latest Meet the Researcher, we’re excited to speak with Son Luong, a final-year PhD candidate at Edinburgh Napier University, whose research dives deeply into the complex world of human resources, leadership, and unconscious bias within the UK’s rapidly…
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Bridging Research and Real-World Impact

Doctoral College event

Highlights from the 2025 Business School Student Research Conference On Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, the Business School at Edinburgh’s Craiglockhart Campus came alive with energy, insight, and innovation as postgraduate researchers gathered for the annual Student Research Conference. This hybrid…
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A Conversation with Yelena: Insights from a First-Year PhD Student

In this blog post, we meet Yelena, a first-year PhD student at Edinburgh Napier University. With a background in human resources (HR), and a strong desire to make a meaningful contribution to organisational sustainability, Yelena shares the inspiration behind her…
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Celebrating Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Bright Red Triangle Young Enterprise Lothian Awards 2025 

The hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of young students from across the Lothians were celebrated at the much-anticipated Bright Red Triangle Young Enterprise Awards 2025, held at Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart campus. This year, 18 teams participated, showcasing a…
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The Marketing Society’s Star Marketing Student of the Year Awards 2025

Shauna and Georgia

Representing Edinburgh Napier at The Marketing Society’s Apprentice Day 2025 By Georgia Ball (pictured right) & Shauna Snadden (left) We recently had the incredible opportunity to represent the Business School at Edinburgh Napier University at The Marketing Society’s Star Marketing…
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