Edinburgh Napier University

We develop students through our personalised learning and links to industry and find solutions to societal problems through our research. 

Our vision is compelling – to be an enterprising and innovative community, renowned internationally, with an unrivalled student learning experience.

Edinburgh Napier comprises six schools with an international focus, each committed to growing our academic reputation, delivering an excellent personalised student experience and building innovation, enterprise and citizenship.

Research

Research conducted at Edinburgh Napier University brings together our academic staff, students and external partners to solve real-world problems, influence policy and deliver positive societal change.

We use our expertise to find ingenious ways forward and work to develop non-traditional partnerships beyond the education sphere.

Our research themes feed into an overarching institutional focus on sustainability.

Explore our impact case studies below for a closer look at what we are doing, or find out what our different schools are focusing on.

As a forward-thinking institution, we’re not only a home for academics aspiring to conduct world-class research and education – we also offer exceptional careers. 

Join us and you’ll find that we support ambition, recognise achievement and encourage innovation in every one of our people. Whatever your role, working at Edinburgh Napier is beyond a job, it’s a future full of progression and reward.