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Intellectual Property (IP) Policy
Edinburgh Napier University recognises the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) and is committed to encouraging and incentivising the development and exploitation of IP by members of staff and/or students. This document outlines our ENU Intellectual Property Policy.
Research and Innovation Strategy 2020-2025
Edinburgh Napier’s R&I strategy aims to foster a research environment that inspires and brings together our academic staff, researchers, students and external stakeholders, to solve real world problems as well as influence professional practice and policy nationally and internationally.
Research Integrity Annual Statement 2017-2018
Annual statements are produced in compliance to the Concordat to Support Research Integrity to highlight the University's continuing commitment to support the highest levels of research integrity. This is the Research Integrity Statement for the period 2017-18.
Research Integrity Annual Statement 2018-2019
Annual statements are produced in compliance to the Concordat to Support Research Integrity to highlight the University's continuing commitment to support the highest levels of research integrity. This is the Research Integrity Statement for the period 2018-2019.
Research Integrity Annual Statement 2019-2020
Annual statements are produced in compliance to the Concordat to Support Research Integrity to highlight the University's continuing commitment to support the highest levels of research integrity. This is the Research Integrity Statement for the period 2019-2020.
Research Integrity Annual Statement 2020-2021
Annual statements are produced in compliance to the Concordat to Support Research Integrity to highlight the University's continuing commitment to support the highest levels of research integrity. This is the Research Integrity Statement for the period 2020-2021.
Research Integrity Annual Statement 2021-2022
Annual statements are produced in compliance to the Concordat to Support Research Integrity to highlight the University's continuing commitment to support the highest levels of research integrity. This is the Research Integrity Statement for the period 2021-2022.
Research Integrity Annual Statement 2022-2023
Annual statements are produced in compliance to the Concordat to Support Research Integrity to highlight the University's continuing commitment to support the highest levels of research integrity. This is the Research Integrity Statement for the period 2022-2023.
Research Integrity Annual Statement 2023-2024
Annual statements are produced in compliance to the Concordat to Support Research Integrity to highlight the University's continuing commitment to support the highest levels of research integrity. This is the Research Integrity Statement for the period 2023-2024.
Annual Report for the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers – April 2025
This report summarises, from January 2024 to January 2025, how Edinburgh Napier University creates, maintains and embeds a research culture that upholds a positive and inclusive environment for researchers at all stages of their careers.
Concordat Action Plan 2014-2016
The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers Action Plan 2014-16 sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders.
Open Access Policy
To be eligible for future research assessment exercises, higher education institutions (HEIs) are required to implement processes and procedures to comply with the REF Open Access policy. This policy sets out the requirements.
Research Safeguarding Framework
This document outlines the policy and support framework for research and innovation activities through which the commitment of the University in its obligation to protect children and adults who are at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or discrimination is set out.
Public Engagement Strategy
Public engagement is a two-way process, enhancing research by promoting trust, accountability and involvement for all those involved. This strategy outlines our commitment to working in partnership with individuals, communities and society to support public engagement at all stages of research.
HE Excellence in Research Awards - 10-year progress report - 2021
The University received the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission in December 2010 and retained it in 2018 after an external review process. This document summarises our progress against our Concordat Action Plan as part of our external 10-year review.
Concordat Action Plan 2023-2026
The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers Action Plan 2023-26 sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders.
Review of Concordat Action Plan 2012-2014
Review of progress against Concordat Action Plan 2012-2014.
Code of Practice on Research Integrity
The Code of Practice on Research Integrity defines the research principles and practices to which all students and staff at the University are required to adhere. The Code underpins the University’s commitment to promoting high standards of ethical practice by all those undertaking research.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Framework
The Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) framework outlines the University's expectations of equal opportunities on research and innovation (R&I) activities, funding and representation on funding decision panels.
Responsible Research Metrics in the Assessment of Research Quality and Impact
This document details recommendations for the use of responsible research metrics at the University relating to the assessment and evaluation of research quality and impact. This applies to all staff in the University who generate or use metrics to assess research activities.