Avril Gray

The New Road - A Clan Gathering and an Unveiling
Jul 12, 2012

Description Talk and book launch at Edinburgh Central Library, drawing on research/practice for "Live projects, Risk and Reward".

Invited public event with c. 100 attendees.

Associated blog post:
https://merchistonpublishing.com/TheNewRoad

On 12 July 2012 over 100 invited guests enjoyed an evening of music, readings and celebration of Scottish and Gaelic culture when we unveiled the first ever e-book, and a new print edition, of this classic Scottish novel.

Held in honour of the Clan Campbell Society, members of which attended from the USA.

Kindly sponsored by Edinburgh City Libraries.

Location Edinburgh

People Avril Gray

Org Units School of Arts and Creative Industries

Research Areas Information society

Research Centres/Groups Scottish Centre for the Book

URL https://merchistonpublishing.com/TheNewRoad

Description	Talk and book launch at Edinburgh Central Library, drawing on research/practice for "Live projects, Risk and Reward". Invited public event with c. 100 attendees. Associated blog post: https://merchistonpublishing.com/TheNewRoad On 12 July 2012 over 100 invited guests enjoyed an evening of music, readings and celebration of Scottish and Gaelic culture when we unveiled the first ever e-book, and a new print edition, of this classic Scottish novel. Held in honour of the Clan Campbell Society, members of which attended from the USA. Kindly sponsored by Edinburgh City Libraries.
Location	Edinburgh
People	Avril Gray
Org Units	School of Arts and Creative Industries
Research Areas	Information society
Research Centres/Groups	Scottish Centre for the Book
URL	https://merchistonpublishing.com/TheNewRoad

Publishing Showcase, Degree Show, 2012
May 24, 2012

Description Degree Show Gate Crashers, 2012

Location Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh

People Avril Gray

Org Units School of Arts and Creative Industries

Research Areas Publishing

Description	Degree Show Gate Crashers, 2012
Location	Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh
People	Avril Gray
Org Units	School of Arts and Creative Industries
Research Areas	Publishing

Prize-winning Pirate Fights off over 300 Entries in Cover Competition!
May 1, 2012

Description Scotland-wide competition.

Scottish school children were invited to submit ideas for a book cover – with the winning entry chosen to go on the front cover of our new book.

Over 300 entries were received.

Photo shows Ben Lewis, a primary five pupil at Stockbridge Primary School, after being awarded his prizes for winning our ‘Treasure Island: A Play‘ Book Cover Design Competition.

Iain McIntosh, illustrator for Alexander McCall Smith’s books, was judge.

The shortlist of winners was announced on World Book Day.

Dedicated website was created for all the entries: Treasure Island: A Play.

The prizes were awarded at a special prize-giving ceremony at Stockbridge Primary School.

People Avril Gray

Org Units School of Arts and Creative Industries

Research Areas Publishing

URL https://publishingdegree.co.uk/2012/05/01/prize-winning-pirate/

Description	Scotland-wide competition. Scottish school children were invited to submit ideas for a book cover – with the winning entry chosen to go on the front cover of our new book. Over 300 entries were received. Photo shows Ben Lewis, a primary five pupil at Stockbridge Primary School, after being awarded his prizes for winning our ‘Treasure Island: A Play‘ Book Cover Design Competition. Iain McIntosh, illustrator for Alexander McCall Smith’s books, was judge. The shortlist of winners was announced on World Book Day. Dedicated website was created for all the entries: Treasure Island: A Play. The prizes were awarded at a special prize-giving ceremony at Stockbridge Primary School.
People	Avril Gray
Org Units	School of Arts and Creative Industries
Research Areas	Publishing
URL	https://publishingdegree.co.uk/2012/05/01/prize-winning-pirate/

Under the Covers with Bestselling Authors - Alexander McCall Smith
Mar 25, 2012

Description Renowned Edinburgh-based writer, Prof ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH, the author of over sixty books (including the "No.1 Ladies Detective Agency" series, "44 Scotland Street" series), stopped between his world travels to give a talk Year 2 and Year 3 students on Creative Writing modules (English degree) and MSc Publishing (postgraduate) students at Edinburgh Napier University.

Dr Bashabi Fraser and Avril Gray, organisers, have been delighted by the stream of email messages from students and staff since then, saying how enthralled they were by the session.

The students were both inspired and mesmerised, and took away free signed copies of McCall Smith’s books -- keepsakes to cherish as future reminder of a riveting experience.

https://edinburghnapiernews.com/2010/04/07/prof-alexander-mccall-smith-visits-edinburgh-napier-university/

Location Edinburgh Napier University

People Bashabi Fraser
Avril Gray

Org Units School of Arts and Creative Industries

Research Areas Literature
Publishing

Themes AI and Technologies

Research Centres/Groups Scottish Centre for the Book
Centre for Literature and Writing

Description	Renowned Edinburgh-based writer, Prof ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH, the author of over sixty books (including the "No.1 Ladies Detective Agency" series, "44 Scotland Street" series), stopped between his world travels to give a talk Year 2 and Year 3 students on Creative Writing modules (English degree) and MSc Publishing (postgraduate) students at Edinburgh Napier University. Dr Bashabi Fraser and Avril Gray, organisers, have been delighted by the stream of email messages from students and staff since then, saying how enthralled they were by the session. The students were both inspired and mesmerised, and took away free signed copies of McCall Smith’s books -- keepsakes to cherish as future reminder of a riveting experience. https://edinburghnapiernews.com/2010/04/07/prof-alexander-mccall-smith-visits-edinburgh-napier-university/
Location	Edinburgh Napier University
People	Bashabi Fraser Avril Gray
Org Units	School of Arts and Creative Industries
Research Areas	Literature Publishing
Themes	AI and Technologies
Research Centres/Groups	Scottish Centre for the Book Centre for Literature and Writing

Publishing Showcase - Open Doors at Unique UK Accredited Course
Jul 18, 2011

Description PUBLISHING SHOWCASE – Monday 18 July 2011
Choose one of two sessions: 11am-1pm OR 2pm-4pm
Craighouse Campus, Edinburgh Napier University

To celebrate the programme’s recent accreditation, MSc Publishing at Edinburgh Napier University is hosting an open day for aspiring publishers.

This event is free and open to anyone who wants to find out more about a career in publishing.

If you are interested in applying for our professional Postgraduate Programmes – MSc Publishing or MSc Magazine Publishing – please come along to our stunning Craighouse Campus, meet staff and see why we are the FIRST AND ONLY publishing programme in the UK to be accredited by the Periodical Training Council, the voice of professional publishers.

The event is free but registration is required; please contact m.tait@napier.ac.uk for details and to register for the morning or afternoon session.

http://www.napier.ac.uk/Events/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?NewsID=148

We look forward to seeing you!

Location Edinburgh

People Avril Gray

Org Units School of Arts and Creative Industries

Description	PUBLISHING SHOWCASE – Monday 18 July 2011 Choose one of two sessions: 11am-1pm OR 2pm-4pm Craighouse Campus, Edinburgh Napier University To celebrate the programme’s recent accreditation, MSc Publishing at Edinburgh Napier University is hosting an open day for aspiring publishers. This event is free and open to anyone who wants to find out more about a career in publishing. If you are interested in applying for our professional Postgraduate Programmes – MSc Publishing or MSc Magazine Publishing – please come along to our stunning Craighouse Campus, meet staff and see why we are the FIRST AND ONLY publishing programme in the UK to be accredited by the Periodical Training Council, the voice of professional publishers. The event is free but registration is required; please contact m.tait@napier.ac.uk for details and to register for the morning or afternoon session. http://www.napier.ac.uk/Events/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?NewsID=148 We look forward to seeing you!
Location	Edinburgh
People	Avril Gray
Org Units	School of Arts and Creative Industries

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