ENU Associate Professor co-hosts conference to launch new, ground-breaking book
Sep 5, 2018
Summary
Dr Calum Neill will co-host an international conference at Ghent University on the 21st and 22nd of September to launch his new co-edited book, Reading Lacan's Ecrits: From 'Signification of the Phallus' to 'Metaphor of the Subject'. The book is the first part of a three volume commentary on Jacques Lacan's Ecrits. The Ecrits is widely regarded as one of the most significant texts of 20th century thought. Reading Lacan's Ecrits is the first complete guide to this work.
Student nurses stage play on woman in mental health crisis
Nov 3, 2017
Summary
Student nurses at Edinburgh Napier University are staging a play based on the traumatic experiences of a young woman in mental health crisis to highlight the importance of bringing health and social care together.
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.
Dr Clare Taylor takes part in expert panel for Evidence Week at UK Parliament
Jun 27, 2018
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Dr Clare Taylor, Senior Lecturer in the School of Applied Sciences, was an invited panel member for the event 'Too much evidence or not enough?' organised by Society for Applied Microbiology and Sense About Science as part of the first ever Evidence Week at UK Parliament. Dr Taylor was joined by Elaine Williams (Research Director at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre) and Juliet Tizzard (Director of Policy at the Health Research Authority). The discussion featured funding, accessibility, and transparency of health research, in addition to engagement with public and policy audiences on hot topics including drug-resistant infections and vaccines.
SLDO team present at Belfast conference
Jun 27, 2017
Summary
Dr Lisa O’Leary spoke about how the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory team are addressing social determinants of health for people with intellectual disabilities in Scotland
High-tech simulations bring healthcare training into the 21st century at Edinburgh Napier University
Jan 23, 2025
Summary
As tech plays more and more of a role in our health service, new innovations are helping Edinburgh students to blaze a trail in healthcare, says a leading professor.
Digital Health and Care Scotland 2025
Feb 19, 2025
Source
Holyrood events
Summary
Holyrood’s flagship Digital Health and Care conference returns to Dynamic Earth on 18 and 19 February 2025
Digital technology continues to be at the heart of efforts to support the recovery of our health and social care system following the pandemic, and respond to future challenges.
Bringing together representatives from across the public and third sectors with those working in industry, Holyrood’s annual Digital Health and Care conference will consider the latest policy developments and technological advancements.
Through a range of panel sessions, masterclasses and keynote addresses, delegates will have the opportunity to engage in discussions around remote monitoring, e-prescribing, AI and cyber security.
It provides a platform to collaborate and share learnings as we look to drive innovation and speed up implementation of technology within the health and social care space.
Session Description
Much of what we now take for granted in healthcare would have been unimaginable a decade ago. The next generation of healthcare workers have access to a continuously developing library of technologies. Training methods are constantly diversifying, and new
technologies are available more widely to build the skills of the workforce and provide realistic and bespoke training. Join us to explore examples of these technologies and what
opportunities lie in the future
OptiWaSP Walking School Bus project: Strategic Advisory Group Member
Oct 31, 2022
Summary
Over the past 4 decades, there has been a large modal shift from walking to school to accompanying children by car in England.
Many studies have demonstrated the social, environmental, health, and psychological benefits associated with children’s active travel, such as walking or cycling, to school.
To address these concerns and promote healthier habits, the UK Government has set a target to raise the percentage of children aged 5 to 10 who usually walk to school in England from 49% in 2014 to 55% by 2025. However, National Travel Survey in 2019 recorded the lowest-ever percentage of primary school children walking to school at 46%.
To contribute to the national target, the aim of the OptiWaSP (Optimised Walking Schoolbus Planning) project is to develop planning tools to enable schools, communities, and local authorities to organize and operate a Walking School Bus (WSB): a program where children walk to school in groups using planned routes and pick up spots, with each group lead by an adult.
The overall project will be conducted in three universities, Leeds, Lancaster and the West of England (UWE), with additional collaboration from Glasgow.
Beyond Delivery: Untold Emotional Battle Faced by Lesotho’s Midwives
Jan 19, 2024
Summary
Maternal deaths are a pervasive problem that frequently occurs in developing countries, driven by socio-economic issues, healthcare service-related issues, pre-existing health conditions, health professional-related issues, and socio-cultural issues. In this media report, the journalist explains how psychological experiences such as trauma, shock, fear, stress, depression, loss of trust, helplessness, bad dreams, and insomnia were reported by the midwives after the occurrence of maternal deaths. They resorted to individual coping strategies such as crying, alcohol and other substance-related use, and recreational activities. Unfortunately, these strategies were not guided, hence the need for trained healthcare professionals who will take care of midwives’ psychological and emotional problems emanating from maternal deaths. The journalist further engages with the Ministry of Health and its supporting partners such as the World Health Organisation. They reiterate the need to review and identify key key areas for immediate action to reduce preventable maternal and neonatal deaths in Lesotho.
Educational Visit to a Retrofit Project and Offsite Manufacturing Facility
Feb 18, 2025
Summary
Students from Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) have been learning first hand from the deep retrofit of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)’s National Retrofit Centre.
The agenda included the following:
-1hr tour of ‘A-Lab’ (the building being retrofit) including a chat with the contractors carrying out the works.
-40 min tour of ‘Z-Lab’ (working offsite manufacturing facility + various demonstrator builds and products)
-20 min group discussion/ summary / reflections on what’s been learned – One of our former AT students will be hosting the visit. He kindly offered to answer any questions students might have about life after graduation as an AT In general.
ENU attends Health and Care Professions Research Conference
Nov 15, 2023
Summary
Lisa promoted a range of postgraduated programmes to health care professionals at this conference (including the MSc in Research Methods for Health and Social Care Practice and MSc in Public Health.
Pictured on left with colleagues at Health and Care Professions Research Conference.
Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies Showcase Event
Jun 5, 2025
Summary
On behalf of Heriot-Watt University's Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies, I am delighted to
invite you to our official Showcase Event, taking place on Thursday 5th June 2025 at the National Robotarium on the
Heriot-Watt Campus, Riccarton, Edinburgh.
This event will serve as an engaging platform to explore some of the groundbreaking health and care technologies
being developed at Heriot- Watt University, and we are honoured to welcome Heriot Watt alumnus, Professor Sir
Chris Whitty (KCB HonFREng FRS FMedSci), Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Adviser to the UK
Government, as our keynote speaker. Professor Sir Chris Whitty has worked extensively in the field of health and
care throughout his career, and we are pleased to have him attend our event to share his insights and wealth of
knowledge
Connecting people through dance: ENU-developed tech heads to world’s biggest gaming conference
Aug 21, 2024
Source
Edinburgh Napier News
Summary
Immersive game Carousel Dancing aims to combat loneliness through fun. The Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) team behind new immersive gaming technology, which aims to tackle loneliness and social isolation through dance, are showcasing it at the world’s biggest video games event.
Carousel Dancing is a revolutionary dance game which allows players in different locations to interact in virtual reality using digital dance avatars and artificial intelligence (AI). It will feature new technology, called DanceGraph, which is being developed and patented by ENU.
Pioneering conference highlights neurodiversity and policing
Feb 11, 2025
Source
Edinburgh Napier University
Summary
A pioneering conference - offering a unique platform for learning, exploring, and challenging how neurodiversity impacts Police Scotland officers and staff as well as the public they serve – is taking place at Edinburgh Napier University.
Retiring Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable ‘humbled’ to be named Visiting Professor
Mar 5, 2025
Summary
Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Gary Ritchie has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University (ENU), ahead of his retirement from policing this month.
Pioneering conference highlights neurodiversity and policing
Feb 11, 2025
Source
Police Scotland
Summary
A pioneering conference - offering a unique platform for learning, exploring, and challenging how neurodiversity impacts Police Scotland officers and staff as well as the public they serve - took place at this week.
Neurodiversity and Policing brought together international and local speakers from academia, public health and policing as well as those with lived experience, to explore the subject and share knowledge and understanding.
MSc Clinical Exercise Science is the first Scottish masters degree to be mapped to the Working with People with Long Term Conditions Professional Standard.
https://nen.press/2023/08/18/evaluation-of-trail-therapy-finds-mountain-biking-helps-to-improve-wellbeing/
Aug 1, 2023
Summary
Edinburgh Napier University research into a mountain biking programme for people with a mental health diagnosis has found participants benefitted from the experience.
