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PUTTING RESEARCH TO WORK
WELCOME
From the future of refugee
housing to lighting up
Scotland’s historic capital
city, at Edinburgh Napier
University our research
shapes the world around
us, improving lives locally
and globally.
In this issue of Impact, we
highlight just some of the
research our academics are
involved in, including our cover
story on an innovative project
that could save countless lives
in earthquake-prone parts
of the world.
Closer to home, we’re making
Scotland’s roads safer and
influencing policy around
the controversial stop and
search procedure.
In health, many people are
familiar with the debilitating
effects of Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder but world-leading
research here is set to alter the
classifications of the condition
to enable more effective
treatments. We also look
at whether data can help
keep the infirm safe at home
and how cutting-edge interactive
technology can improve the
lives of children in hospital.
Our researchers are curious
about the world around them,
constantly questioning and
always looking for answers.
Can an Airbnb-style approach
boost tourism in the Himalayas?
Will smart energy meters really
save us money and our planet?
Within these pages, we cover
these topics and many more.
One magazine
can never convey all
the community-enhancing
research going on in the
University. So if you’d
like to find out more,
contact us directly at
[email protected]