24 September: ENUSEC Get Connected
Ready to kick off the autumn in style?
ENUSEC is bringing alumni, students, university societies, and cybersecurity professionals together under one roof for Get Connected.
No awkward formal networking here. Just a relaxed evening to chat, meet people from across the tech space, and grab a drink on them.
Free to attend and open to all. More information can be found here.
Date: 24 September 2026
Time: 7pm - late
Venue: The Fountainbridge Fox, Edinburgh
29 September: An Introduction to Networking
Join us for a relaxed networking event, designed for recent Edinburgh Napier graduates. Meet fellow alumni who are navigating similar career journeys, explore new opportunities, share experiences and build your confidence to network in a welcoming and supportive setting.
This event is organised by ENU's Alumni Team in collaboration with the Employability & Careers Team with the aim to dispel any fears you may have about attending a networking event.
Please note that numbers are limited so register now to avoid disappointment.
Date: 29 September 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Bright Red Triangle's Startup Studio, 10 Bainfield Dr, Edinburgh EH11 1AR
Until October 2026: Building from Forests exhibition at V&A
A new exhibit at London’s world-famous Victoria and Albert Museum features pioneering ENU research into the future of sustainable construction from UK-grown timber.
Led by architecture firm dRMM, Building from Forests showcases the output from three years of Forestry Commission funded research led by the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) as part of broader collaboration including ENU, Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) and Ecosystems Technologies.
Date: 25 November 2025 - 30 October 2026
Time: 10am - 5.30pm
Venue: V&A South Kensington, London
9 November: Annual Remembrance Lecture
Join us for Edinburgh Napier's annual remembrance lecture to pay tribute and honor our military and armed forces members who served in the wars.
This year the talk is entitled "Let’s kill the memory of this place”: Scottish Poetry of the First World War, and will be given by David Goldie, President of the Association for Scottish Literature. This lecture continues the annual series of Remembrance lectures at Edinburgh Napier University, marking the historical significance of Craiglockhart as a War Hospital during the First World War, famously the meeting place of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon.
We also remember our late colleague Catherine Walker, who was for many years curator of the War Poets Collection. Funding comes from the Centre for Arts, Media and Culture and the Centre for Military Research, Education & Public Engagement, and by private donation.
Please note this event will also be streamed via Teams.
Date: 9 November 2026
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Rivers Suite, Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh
Various dates: 30 years of Health and Social Care at ENU
This academic year marks 30 years of ENU's School of Health and Social Care. To celebrate, the University will host a range of activities over the next year.
Keep an eye on the page below for more information!
Date: various dates
Time: various times
Venue: Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh
29-30 May 2027: Big Alumni Weekend
Mark your diaries and get excited as the countdown to the ultimate reunion has officially begun!
Edinburgh Napier University is hosting a big, jam-packed alumni weekend of fun. Think non-stop entertainment, a walk down memory lane, reuniting with classmates and the most delicious food and drinks to keep you fed and watered. Welcome to alumni, friends and families, you absolutely do not want to miss it!
More information will be shared soon.
Date: 29-30 May 2027
Time: to be confirmed
Venue: Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh
Upcoming Bright Red Triangle events
This is your friendly reminder that as an Edinburgh Napier alumnus you have access to events hosted by Bright Red Triangle, the University's enterprise hub.
Check out BRT's website for the full list of events.
Every Monday: Andy's Man Club
Andy's Man Club is a safe, non-judgmental space for men to share their experiences and seek support. The club meets at Merchiston campus (Room A55) every Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm and it's open to staff, students and the wider local community. Find out more information at andysmanclub.co.uk
Date: every Monday
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Merchiston Campus, room A55
Nobody Told Me Operations Was a Job: A Scientist's Career Pivot
When we think about STEM careers, most of us picture research, academia, or industry roles. But what about the people who keep major scientific programmes running behind the scenes?
Join us for an insightful talk with Dr Axelle Caudrillier, who will share her journey from academic research to clinical and genomic operations, and back to academia as a Science Manager leading operations for a major research programme.
Axelle's career path shows that there are many ways to build a meaningful career in STEM, even if the route isn't obvious from the start.
You'll hear about:
- Transitioning beyond the lab
- Transferable skills scientists already have
- Careers in operations across biotech, genomics, and academia
- Building a career path that works for you
Whether you're exploring new opportunities or simply curious about alternative STEM careers, this event is for you.
Date: 14 September 2026
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Venue: Online
Industry Mid Career Women in Tech Roundtable Lunch hosted by the Postcode Lottery and Lloyds Banking Group
Join an informal, off-the-record conversation for women in tech to share experiences, discuss career challenges, and explore practical ways to build workplaces that support growth, recognition, flexibility, and success.
Some topics that will be discussed:
- Negotiating up: ask for title, pay, and scope with confidence.
- Getting credit: make invisible work visible.
- Flexibility without compromise: expertise beyond work commitments.
- Pay parity: understanding earnings and progression.
- Gender as a strength, not a limitation.
- Career transitions: switching fields and returning after a break.
- Sponsorship vs mentorship: who advocates for you behind closed doors.
This event invites women navigating the next step of their tech career, who likely have about 10 years’ experience. Places per organisation are limited to support agnostic and candid discussion.
Full details can be found here.
Date: 18 September 2026
Time: 11am -2pm
Venue: LBG The Mound, Edinburgh
Industry Leaders Roundtable Breakfast hosted and led by the Postcode Lottery Women in Tech team
AI is transforming the technology industry at an unprecedented pace, from product development to recruitment. But what does this mean for gender equality?
Join technology leaders for a candid roundtable exploring whether AI can accelerate progress towards greater equality or risks reinforcing existing biases. This discussion-led session will provide an opportunity to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and learn how organisations are navigating these important questions.
The event will begin with a welcome and breakfast, followed by a roundtable discussion and an opportunity for networking. It is designed for CTO level or tech team leaders. The theme is gendered but the event is open to and actively invites all genders to join to ensure the conversation does not happen in a vacuum.
Please note, due to limited numbers in the first instance we offer one place per organisation. Full details can be found here.
Date: 23 September 2026
Time: 8:45am - 11:30am
Venue: Forth House, Rutland Square in Edinburgh EH1 2BW
Friends of Equate: Navigating the Wriggly Garden Path
Most careers don't follow a straight line. Plans change. Priorities shift. Opportunities appear where we least expect them. Sometimes, the five-year plan we carefully created no longer fits the life we want for ourselves.
Join Nikita Lazaroo for an honest conversation about career breaks, career pivots, uncertainty, and the confidence it takes to embrace a different path. Drawing on her experience across financial services, energy, technology, and entrepreneurship, Nikita will share lessons from her own career journey and explore how we can navigate change with curiosity and purpose.
Whether you're considering a new direction, returning after a break, or simply wondering what's next, this Friends of Equate session is for you.
Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Venue: Online
Are you thinking about organising a reunion event with your classmates to reminisce about old times? The Alumni Team can help!
Hints to help you with every step of the planning process.
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Plan in advance to get the date in diaries and consider when you would like to hold the event – what time of year (summer, Christmas, a memorable date, 5, 10, 25, 30, 40, 50-year anniversary of graduating). Bear in mind you may wish to avoid school holidays and other busy times of the year.
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Decide where you would like to meet and if it will be a formal or informal event. The Alumni Team can help plan tours of Edinburgh Napier campuses and offer advice on accommodation nearby for those travelling from afar.
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Draw up a plan for finding your lost contemporaries - we can help you find and contact your former classmates and invite them on your behalf. Contact the alumni team with information on whom you are looking for, and we can advise if we have their details. Whilst we cannot give out personal contact details, we can contact alumni with information about the event and ask them to reply to you directly. We can also help promote your event via our website, e-newsletter, and social media channels.
Contact the Alumni Team to discuss more!
Upcoming reunions
Class of 1986, BSc Industrial Design (Technology) reunion
Date: Friday 02 October 2026
Venue: Merchiston campus
Class host: Colin Scott
Class of 1990 BEng Communications and Electronic Engineering reunion
Date: Saturday 03 October 2026
Venue: Craiglockhart campus
Class host: Grahame Hay
Class of 1992 BA (Hons) Business Studies reunion
Date: Saturday 10 July 2027
Venue: Sighthill campus
Class host: Ali McLeod
For more info, please contact alumni@napier.ac.uk
Stay connected!
To keep in contact with our alumni, we must have up-to-date contact details. When organising a reunion, you may find new contact information for some of your classmates.
Please encourage everyone who attends to update their details. This will ensure they don't miss out on more information about your event, and future events and news.
Contact alumni@napier.ac.uk to find out more.