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Postgraduate Grading Scale - Staff FAQs

From academic year 2025/26, Edinburgh Napier is changing the way that postgraduate work is marked. We are moving from the current 16-point scale (F6-D5) to a 0-100% marks approach. These FAQs will familiarise you with the changes you need to be aware of.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - current year
Last reviewed 22 September 2025
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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, innovation and enterprise > Research
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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, innovation and enterprise > Research
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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, innovation and enterprise > Research
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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, innovation and enterprise > Research
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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, innovation and enterprise > Research
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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, innovation and enterprise > Research
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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.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
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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.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
Last reviewed 16 April 2025
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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.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
Last reviewed 26 February 2021
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HR Excellence in Research Award - 8-year progress report - 2018

The University received the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission in December 2010, retained it in 2014 after an external review process, and again in 2016 after an internal review. As part of our award we are reporting here on our progress over the last two years against our Concordat Action Plan.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
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HR Excellence in Research Award - 6-year progress report – 2016

The University received the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission in December 2010 and retained it in 2014 after an external review process. As part of our award we are reporting here on our progress over the last two years against our Concordat Action Plan.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
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HR Excellence in Research Award - 4-year progress report – 2014

The University received the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission in December 2010 and retained it in 2012. As part of our award we are reporting here on our progress over the last four years against our Concordat Action Plan.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
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HR Excellence in Research Award - 12-year progress report - 2023

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 12-year review.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
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Concordat Gap Analysis

The University's Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers – ‘Gap Analysis’ informed the basis of the Concordat Action Plan 2010-12.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
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HR Excellence in Research Award - 2-year progress report – 2012

The University received the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission in December 2010. As part of this award we are required to undertake a two-year internal review on our progress against our Concordat Action Plan.

Research, innovation and enterprise > Research
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Programme Leader Remit

This describes the broad duties and expectations of a programme leader (PL), including recruitment, programme management, quality enhancement and oversight of learning & teaching.

Learning and teaching > Resources
Last reviewed 28 February 2025
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The Gathering 2025 programme

The programme for our Learning & Teaching conference, The Gathering, taking place on 12th June 2025 at Craiglockhart.

Learning and teaching > Resources
Last reviewed 9 June 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Authentic Assessment in Criminology

This case study showcases the changes made to assessment in the Introduction to UK Criminal Justice Systems module, to improve student learning, inclusivity and mitigate against improper use of Generative AI.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 7 March 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Authentic Assessment through Storytelling.

In this case study, Avril Montgomery (SHSC) shares her practice on active learning with student choice in embedded, authentic assessment for Mental Health Nursing students, through a story-building approach.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 19 March 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Sound Design

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Immediate Oral Feedback in person. Hollie Fountain & Duncan Mascarenhas (SAS)

In this case study, Dr Hollie Fountain & Dr Duncan Mascarenhas share the benefits for students and staff of immediate oral feedback in person after assessments.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 6 August 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Employability Skills

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Biology Industry Advisory Groups

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - International Festival and Event Management

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Career Guidance and Development

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Impact of Authentic Assessment in PG Biology

In this case study, Amy Dillon (SAS) shares how she supported students to embrace authentic assessment to build inclusive practice and tackle plagiarism.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 25 February 2025
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ENhance Case Study - AI Tools in Biology Professional Practice

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Active Learning Case Study - International Festival and Events Environments Management

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 24 October 2024
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In at the Deep End – Starting to Teach

A guide for new academic staff who are starting to teach at the University.

Learning and teaching > Resources
Last reviewed 30 May 2019
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ENhance Active Learning Case Study - Global Service Management

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Active Learning Case Study - PGDE Physics

In this case study, Dr Heather Earnshaw shares her approach to active learning in PGDE Teacher Education and considerations which inform this.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 25 February 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Mid-module student feedback to realise support needs

In this case study, Amy Dillon shares how she enhanced mid-module feedback participation to enhance ability to fulfil student support needs.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 25 February 2025
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ENhance Case Study - AI in Professional Practice

Dr Janis MacCallum shares practice on supporting appropriate Generative Artificial Intelligence use for biology students in the School of Applied Sciences, building on DLTE resources such as the AI Toolkit and AI Coversheet.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 25 February 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Varied assessment formats in Career Guidance. Peter Robertson & Susan Meldrum.

In this case study, Susan Meldrum and Prof Peter Robertson (SAS) share some key points of changes made to the range of assessments used in the Career Guidance programme, the drivers for these changes, what assessment formats they chose and what benefit these formats provide.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 6 August 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Assessment Redesign in Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems

This ENhance Case Study demonstrates changes to improve student engagement and breadth of module content learned, through authentic assessment. This also served to tackle problematic use of Generative AI.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 5 March 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Assessment for Learning in SAS - Janis MacCallum

In this case study, Dr Janis MacCallum shares how various assessments combined to support students to develop skills to help them to feel prepared and confident for seeking employment in their field.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 6 August 2025
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ENhance Case Study - Teacher Education

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Global Service Management

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Film

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Football Coaching Performance and Development

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Graphic Design

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Healthcare Management

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - BA English and BA English & Film

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Nursing

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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ENhance Case Study - Midwifery

Example of practice in learning, teaching and assessment to support professional development.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) - Progress Report 2023

The University's inaugural report which details our progress around the agenda for the Principles for Responsible Management Education since The Business School at the University joined the global initiative in 2020.

Learning and teaching > ENhance curriculum framework
Last reviewed 23 October 2024
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NUVL accounts 2023-24 signed

The annual accounts for Napier University Ventures Limited (NUVL) for the year 2023-24.

Financial > Annual accounts
Last reviewed 20 December 2024
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NUVL Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19

Napier University Ventures Limited (NUVL) published annual accounts for the academic year 2018-19.

Financial > Annual accounts
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