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Napier Big Read Finalist - 3rd Annual Herald Higher Education Awards, 2017
Jul 6, 2017

Summary	Napier Big Read is Finalist in Campaign of the Year in 3rd Annual Herald Higher Education Awards, 2017
People	Avril Gray
Research Areas	Publishing Pedagogy
URL	http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/education/15323613.Finalists_announced_for_the_third_annual_Herald_Higher_Education_Awards/

Forgotten 1920s sci-fi novel by Scots author reawakened by students
May 14, 2016

Summary	IT is a little-known Scottish science fiction novel which nearly sank without trace when it was published almost a century ago. Today, it is rated one of the 12 most essential Scottish sci-fi novels of all-time by the Scottish Book Trust. The work has been snapped up for publication after recently falling out of copyright and will be repackaged and promoted to the modern-day generation of sci-fi fans by the all-female team from Edinburgh Napier University. Read more at: https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/books/forgotten-1920s-sci-fi-novel-by-scots-author-reawakened-by-students-1-4127948
People	Avril Gray
Research Areas	Literature Publishing
URL	https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/books/forgotten-1920s-sci-fi-novel-by-scots-author-reawakened-by-students-1-4127948

Christine Orr and The Glorious Thing on the BBC
Nov 27, 2014

Summary	BBC story on The Glorious Thing, forgotten novel by Christine Orr, published by MSc Publishing.
People	Avril Gray
Research Areas	Literature Publishing Military Studies
Research Centres/Groups	Scottish Centre for the Book
URL	http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02cpxr1

Yarrrr be Treasure in them Pages - CHAS get a Personal Preview of New Book
May 30, 2012

Summary	Families staying at Rachel House Children’s Hospice, run by Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) were given special preview of Merchiston Publishing’s new book ‘Treasure Island: A Play’. Rosie Howie from MSc Publishing read an extract from the book to a couple of pirates at the hospice. Rosie Howie said: “Lynn Brittney brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story to life in this fantastic children’s play that the whole family can enjoy. We’re thrilled to be able to donate profits to CHAS.” Accompanying Rosie were students Andrew Bianchi, Carol-Anne Royan, Kirstin Rhymer and Jamie Williams. Profits from the book which has been developed for Primary School level drama will be donated to CHAS. The book officially launches on Friday 8 June 2012. Avril Gray, the project leader and Publishing Manager of Merchiston Publishing, the in-house publishing arm of Edinburgh Napier University said: "This project exemplifies how our publishing programme really gets involved in the community, and how our projects help students to make a valuable contribution to the lives of individuals, using books as the means of connection."
People	Avril Gray
Research Areas	Publishing
URL	https://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2012/05/chas-get-a-preview-of-a-new-book/

Ask the Expert - Avril Gray provides publishing advice to Guardian readers
Jan 10, 2012

Summary	Avril Gray joined a panel of experts to provide careers advice for The Guardian readers. The Q&A – ‘Careers in magazine publishing’ – advised on the different careers available in the sector, and the skills and qualifications required to secure these sought-after positions. Publishing is the UK’s largest creative industry. It is a popular career choice for many graduates, and is incredibly hard to get into without appropriate work experience, or a relevant qualification. Avril leads the only industry accredited publishing programme in the UK. The blog can be viewed on The Guardian website: http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-in-magazine-publishing
People	Avril Gray
Research Areas	Publishing Employability
Themes	AI and Technologies
URL	https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-in-magazine-publishing

Peter Pan brings Christmas Cheer to Sick Kids in Hospital
Dec 20, 2011

Summary	Edinburgh’s sick children got a dose of Christmas cheer when 100 free copies of children’s classic, "Peter and Wendy", were delivered to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. To mark the publishing centenary of J.M. Barrie’s magical tale MSc Publishing students from Edinburgh Napier University have produced a new edition and donated copies to children in hospital.
People	Avril Gray
Research Areas	Publishing
Research Centres/Groups	Scottish Centre for the Book
URL	https://edinburghnapiernews.com/2011/12/20/peter-pan-brings-christmas-cheer-to-sick-kids/

Head of Publishing on Judging Panel of National Magazine Awards
Dec 1, 2011

Source	http://archive.ppa.co.uk/about/activities/scotland/news/animal-planet-takes-top-prize-at-scottish-magazine-awards/
Summary	Head of the Publishing, Avril Gray, is on the judging panel for the 2011 Professional Publishers National Magazine Awards. These awards - covering a variety of categories including print, digital and brand extension - reflect the impressive innovation and growth within the magazine industry. The Awards showcase the richness of the talent in the sector, and the stunning, inspirational and diverse range of magazine publishing excellence. The vast number of entries demonstrate the importance of this vibrant and growing Creative Industry, in which Edinburgh Napier University plays a integral part.
People	Avril Gray
Research Areas	Publishing
URL	http://archive.ppa.co.uk/about/activities/scotland/news/animal-planet-takes-top-prize-at-scottish-magazine-awards/

University Academic Publishes New Edited Volume on Popular Music Education
Apr 4, 2019

Summary	Dr Zack Moir, lecturer in music, has just published his new edited volume ’The Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Education: Perspectives and Practices’, which features chapters from three other members of the music team, Bryden Stillie, Renée Stefanie, and John Hails. This book draws together current thinking and practice on popular music education through a series of unique chapters from authors working at the forefront of music education, and explores the ways in which an international group of music educators each approach popular music education.
People	Renée Stefanie John Hails Zack Moir Bryden Stillie
Outputs	The Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Education: Perspectives and Practices
Research Areas	Music Education
Research Centres/Groups	Applied Music Research Centre
URL	https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/the-bloomsbury-handbook-of-popular-music-education-9781350049413/

Music students take on trans-atlantic music composition project with students in New Jersey
Jan 28, 2019

Summary	Zack Moir and Bryden Stillie from music have, in collaboration with Andy Krikun from Bergen Community College in New Jersey, USA, launched an international songwriting/composition project. Each of the first years on the BA Popular Music programme here at Edinburgh Napier University, will team up with students from the Songwriting programme at Bergen Community College to compose and produce music using the web-based production software 'Soundtrap'. This allows students to collaborate in the composition and production of new music, and to produce professional recordings with people on either side of the Atlantic, without having to leave their respective locations. This means that students from both institutions have the opportunity to expand their professional network and work with people who they would be unlikely to meet, otherwise. Working in this way also reduces the need for travel and this Moir, Stillie, and Krikun will use this creative project as the basis for a pedagogical research project that will explore issues surrounding creativity, collaboration, inclusion and international partnerships. This work will be presented at the Association of Popular Music Educators conference at New York University in June of this year. Soundtrap have supported the project by providing free licences for all of our students, and they have asked us to provide a report on the outcomes of the project.
People	Zack Moir Bryden Stillie
Research Areas	Music Education
Themes	Culture and Communities
Research Centres/Groups	Applied Music Research Centre

University teams up with community researchers to help improve their neighbourhood
Feb 6, 2020

Source	Deadline media
Summary	A Team of community researchers will join forces with academics to help improve their neighbourhood. UK Research and Innovation today announced its backing for the Seven Kingdoms of Wester Hailes, one of 53 new UK-wide projects worth £1.4million which will enable members of the public to actively contribute to research and innovation projects that affect their lives. Part of the agency’s Enhancing place-based partnerships in public engagement programme, the project involves community partners working with Edinburgh Napier University to contribute to the local place plan being developed with support from the Scottish Government’s Chief Architect.
Linked Funders	UKRI UK Research and Innovation
People	Kirstie Jamieson Francesco Pomponi Clare Taylor Louise Todd Stephen Smith Tom Flint
Projects	The Seven Kingdoms of Wester Hailes: Developing Researchers in Place
Themes	Culture and Communities Health AI and Technologies
URL	http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2020/02/06/university-teams-up-with-community-researchers-to-help-improve-their-neighbourhood/