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29 Oct 2026 10:00 PM
Various
Black History Month Events
Join us at one or more of our events in October aimed at celebrating and recognising Black History Month.
ARC Race Equality Forum
- Wednesday 7 October, 1-2.30pm
- Sighthill, Room 3.D.10
- Come along on the day - no need to book!
Join the Sighthill Anti-Racism Collective to explore how we are taking forward pilot activity addressing race, racism and anti-racism.
Ada Lovelace Day Networking Event
- Thursday 8 October, 1-2pm
- Merchiston, Room C.09
Join us for an informal networking event for women in computing, data science and AI. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow students, share experiences, and expand your network in a relaxed and supportive environment, with key talking points about intersectionality.
Sign up for the Ada Lovelace Day Networking Event
FJSS Global Majority Forum
- Wednesday 14 October, 12-1pm
- Craiglockhart, Room 1/47
The Fair Justice System for Scotland (FJSS) are working with Edinburgh Napier to run a forum for Global Majority (GM) students to talk to us about their experiences, creating a safe and open space to share.
Global Horizons
- Wednesday 14 October, 1.30-3.30pm
- Craiglockhart,all day
- Come along on the day - no need to book!
Join us for the Global Horizons International Festival! Expect performances, stalls, food, and music celebrating cultures from around the world. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.
Safeguarding at ENU
- Wednesday 21 October, 2.30-3.30pm
- Sighthill, Room 6.B.16
A workshop focusing on how we create safe spaces and explore the processes in place for dealing with challenging circumstances.
To sign up, email edi@napier.ac.uk
GRIT Black Leadership Event
- Friday 23 October, all day
- Craiglockhart, Room 1/10
This session, exclusively for Global Majority students, will be facilitated by Black trainers and explores and celebrates identity, uncovers leadership strengths and moves past historic limitations.
To sign up, email edi@napier.ac.uk
Pass the Mic
- Wednesday 28 October, 1.30-3pm
- Merchiston, Room A22
Come along and hear an expert panellist exploring the Pass the Mic & University of Strathclyde research into the underrepresentation of women of colour in the 2026 Scottish election media coverage.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit
- Thursday 29 October, 8.30am-4.30pm
- Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Park
This summit brings together hundreds of Scotland's brightest ethnic minority leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping what comes next. Edinburgh hosts the main summit, bringing together policy makers, finance leaders, and global tech changemakers for high-level strategic dialogues.
Find out more on the summit website. Students wishing to attend should email ENSA@napier.ac.uk for reduced ticket prices.
Black History Month Music Event - A Night of Celebration
- Thursday 29 October, 7-10pm
- Leith Arches
As the final part of our Black History Month activities, this night of provocation and celebration brings together emerging artists support by Be United and some of Edinburgh Napier's very own - you might even spot one of your lecturers on stage!
Join us and make this a great night for all.
