Global survey of cities finds more than half lack plans to guide digitalization

Press Release: Nairobi/Barcelona, November 15, 2022 Cities are increasingly using digital technologies for the delivery of basic services such as transportation, energy, public lighting, waste management, healthcare, and many others. This ongoing digital transformation provides new opportunities but also creates…
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What’s an ENU Masters graduate from Peru doing in Egypt?

It won’t have escaped anyone’s notice that Egypt is playing host this week to COP27. As world leaders gather to discuss the pressing challenge of moving towards net-zero targets, the city of Sharm El-Sheikh is also host to thousands of…
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Edinburgh Napier-led Cycling Supply Chain Research suggests action plan for circular bicycle manufacturing industry

Opportunities for Scotland discussed at Scottish Mountain Bike Conference Lockdowns during the pandemic highlighted the mental and physical health benefits of cycling as never before; but as demand for bikes soared, the corona virus also brought into sharp focus the…
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Masters Series at the Business School

This trimester, The Business School Masters Series will explore the school’s vision of ‘Employability for All’, and we are excited to announce that we will be joined by Sam Matthew (Principal Digital Advisor, Microsoft UK) on Wednesday 2nd November. He…
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Digital meets smart: towards a technology-enhanced approach to Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) development

As climate change continues to threaten the globe, many organisations strive to become more sustainable and look to advances in technology to support them on this mission. City councils are no exception; becoming green is prioritised by many. The Urban…
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Edinburgh Napier student – Brodie Sutton – is winner of UK Undergraduate Event Management Student of the Year award from the Association for Events Management Education (AEME)

For the second year in a row, an Edinburgh Napier University student has been awarded the title of UK Undergraduate Event Management Student of the Year from the Association for Events Management Education (AEME). AEME is an international organisation that aims…
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The South Asia Festival Academy is returning in September and applications are open

South Asia is one of the most culturally diverse areas of our world. Each country within the region is home to multiple groups of people with distinct languages, religions, traditions, customs, and consequently, celebrations. Nevertheless, Festival and Event Management is…
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The Arcade: Celebrating cyber and culture at the 20th Cheltenham Science Festival

Cheltenham Science Festival celebrated its 20th birthday this year with eminent scientists like Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal, rubbing shoulders with a diverse group of Young Changemakers to envision what a new world could look like at this year’s festival….
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An interview with Edinburgh Napier’s star runner – Jonas Müller

We sat down for a chat with Jonas Müller, a German PhD student passionate about the sustainable management of mass-sporting events, who recently finished 3rd at the Wings for Life World Run, running more than 63 km in just 4…
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