What is Residence Life?
Residence Life is a programme of support and events aimed at ensuring all Edinburgh Napier students benefit from the university experience and have all the available resources to help them succeed personally, socially and academically.
Both our Student Accommodation team and Resident Assistants are on hand to support our students, whether it’s for informal chats or general advice. We run a number of events through the year, from information sessions, workshops and housing fairs to fun activities and excursions including sightseeing trips, bowling, and pizza and games nights.
ResLife Events
Friday 10 January, 11am-12pm - Welcome talks
Our Accommodation Officers will be on hand in Bainfield Common Room to welcome our new residents to our accommodation sites and provide useful information.
Event for Trimester 2 residents only.
Friday 10 Janaury, 7pm - Pizza and music night
Come along to Bainfield Common Room for an evening filled with free pizza and music. It’s a great chance to socialise, catch up with your fellow residents and meet our Resident Assistants.
Event is free. Sign up by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk with your name, student number and flat address.
Thursday 23 January, 7pm - Burns Day quiz and pizza
Join us to celebrate Robert Burns Day early with a Scottish themed quiz and free pizza in Bainfield Common Room!
Event is free but spaces are limited. Book your spot by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk with your name, student number and flat address.
Thursday 30 January, 7pm - Movie night with free popcorn
Enjoy a movie with friends and grab some free popcorn in Bainfield Common Room!
Event is free but spaces are limited. Book your spot by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk with your name, student number and flat address.
Thursday 6 February, 6pm - Karaoke at Fountain Park
Belt out some songs with friends at our karaoke night! Event starts at 6.30pm. Meet at Bainfield Reception for 6pm.
Spaces are limited and tickets are free. Book your spot by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk with your name, student number and flat address
Thursday 13 February, 7pm - Prize bingo and pizza
Join us for an evening of bingo, prizes and free pizza in Slateford reception!
Event is for Slateford Road residents only. Event is free but spaces are limited. Book your spot by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk with your name, student number and flat address.
Thursday 20 February, 7pm - Movie night with free popcorn
Enjoy a movie with friends and grab some free popcorn in Bainfield Common Room!
Event is free but spaces are limited. Book your spot by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk with your name, student number and flat address.
Thursday 27 February, 6pm - Tenpin bowling at Fountain Park
Let out your competitive side! We are going Tenpin Bowling at Fountain Park. Students must bring student ID. Meet at Bainfield Common Room at 6pm.
Event is free but spaces are limited. Book your spot by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk with your name, student number and flat address.
Thursday 13 March, 5.30pm - The Chocolatarium tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chocolatarium! Students must email us any dietary requirements.
Event is free but spaces are limited. Book your spot by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk with your name, dietary requirements, student number and flat address.
Join our Residents' Committee
We are excited to have a residents' committee at each of our three accommodation sites. We're keen for our residents to use their voices to shape not only their own experiences at student accommodation, but that of future residents.
As part of the committee, you'll be encouraged to discuss topics such as:
- Student accommodation policies and processes
- Events you would like to see organised across the accommodation sites
- Opportunities to enhance and improve the student accommodation community
As part of the committee, you will have the opportunity to quiz members of the student accommodation team, our resident assistants and our security team on all things student accommodation.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please register your interest by emailing reslife@napier.ac.uk, including a couple of lines on why you would like to be a member of the residents' committee and at what site.
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Places to visit in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is an amazing day out. Situated on a hill in the middle of the city, you'll be able to visit all the amazing animals, including sun bears, giraffes, rhinos, penguins and big cats. The view at the top of the hill across Edinburgh and the Lothians is well worth the effort of the climb!
For more information and ticket prices, visit the Edinburgh Zoo website.
Edinburgh Castle
There's lots to see and do at Edinburgh Castle such as Mons Meg, the famous medieval cannon, and the Scottish National War Memorial. You can hire an audio guide from the ticket office, and the Castle has also developed a Visual Stories guide for autistic visitors to help you plan your visit.
For more information and tick prices, visit the Edinburgh Castle website.
Royal Botanic Gardens
For a relaxing sunny day, the Royal Botanic Gardens is well worth a visit. Take a walk and see all it has to offer! This attraction is free to visit.
For more information, visit the Royal Botanic Gardens website.
The National Museum of Scotland
This is a visit that has something for everyone, whether it's Scottish history, animals and wildlife, or fashion and culture from around the world! This attraction is free to visit.
For more information, visit the National Museums Scotland website.
Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is the result of volcanic activity millions of years ago. It offers a fantastic view of the city below, and it's free to visit and climb. See if you can spot Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle and many other iconic sites from the top.
For more information, visit the Earth Trekker's website.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Enjoy a visit filled with surprises as you explore over 100 interactive, hands-on illusions. Head up to the rooftop terrace for the best views in Edinburgh over the city, and discover the Victorian Camera Obscura.
For more information and ticket prices, visit the Camera Obscura website.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Hillend
Skiing, snowboarding and snowblading, offering classes to children and adults.
For more information and prices, visit the Midlothian Snowsports Centre website.
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
EICA is Europe's largest indoor climbing centre. It features world-class climbing walls, a bouldering room and a gym overlooking the main arena.
For more information and prices, visit the EICA website.