NAPIER UNIVERSITY

The college was renamed Napier Polytechnic in 1986 and in the same year acquired the former Hydropathic hospital buildings at Craiglockhart. It gained full university status in June 1992 as Napier University. In 1994, Napier University acquired its Craighouse campus.

In 1996, the university gained a new Faculty of Health Studies through a merger between the Scottish Borders College of Nursing and Lothian College of Health Studies.

In early 2008 the University was ranked as the best modern university in Scotland by the Guardian University Guide 2009. In February 2009 the University launched its new title, Edinburgh Napier University, to reflect its location in Scotland's capital city.

Research had shown that outside Scotland there was low awareness of the University, specifically that it is based in Edinburgh. The city of Edinburgh is a key motivating factor which the University believes will further enhance its strength and reputation for staff, students, businesses and the local community.[3]

An Edinburgh Napier University Tartan has been designed to match the new brand identity and colour palette. It is primarily red and uses most of the secondary colours, with its design reflecting the elements of the Edinburgh Napier crest. Previously the University used the Clan Napier Tartan; the Chief of Clan Napier has welcomed the new University tartan.

Edinburgh Napier University is one of the largest higher education institutions in Scotland with nearly 16, 000 students including almost 4, 000 international students from over 100 countries. Edinburgh Napier has the highest proportion of overseas students in the United Kingdom. The Sunday Times University Guide 2010.