(Edinburgh Napier University) BA Mass Communication, Advertising & Public Relations
COMM5022 & DPAM5141 | Visual Communication
Edinburgh Napier University has been collaborating with the HKU Space International College for 50 years before any technological advancement.
With the recent digital technologies development, the new world is filled with innovation, collaboration, data analysis, and Artificial Intelligence. Universities are encouraged to collaborate with each other for a higher level of Personal Development Planning for students. However, ENU was able to forsee the future by marking the educational partnership for 50 years.
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is celebrating an enduring transnational education (TNE) partnership with Hong Kong-based HKU SPACE – which began 50 years ago.
The two institutions began working together in the early 1970s, thanks to relationships forged in Hong Kong by ENU’s first Principal, Dr Joseph Dunning.
The first certificates in Medical Laboratory Technology were awarded in 1973, as part of a collaboration between what were then Napier Technical College and the Department of Extra Mural Studies of Hong Kong University. The course was designed to address a specific shortage of expertise in the city.
Since then, around 8,000 students have graduated, with 12 collaborative degree programmes on offer today in subject areas such as biological sciences, social sciences, mass communications, accounting and finance, and tourism and business.
Representatives of the two universities have met to mark the 50th anniversary during a celebration in Hong Kong, including a speech by Professor Andrea Nolan, Principal & Vice Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University.
Prof Nolan (pictured above with HKU SPACE Director Prof William Lee) said: “Our partnership with HKU SPACE has without a doubt helped to shape the identity of Edinburgh Napier as an outwardly facing international institution.
“When I first joined the University I was struck by how the experience of teaching in Hong Kong over so many years had helped to root a deep sense of internationalisation within our staff community, and the benefits this has brought.
“HKU SPACE is very much part of the woven fabric of ENU’s identity. I would like to thank its staff for the many years of strong support for our partnership.”
The partnership with HKU SPACE contributes to a wide range of TNE degree programmes offered by ENU.
During the last academic year, more than a thousand students graduated in numerous locations, including Singapore, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
Some outstanding student's works from the course Visual Communication:
(This student had never learned graphic design before this course, and she was facing a big challenge as the course was conducted mostly online due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Another outstanding student's work from the course Visual Communication:
About ENU: Edinburgh Napier wins 2024 Higher Educational Institution of the Year We were named the top higher education institution in Scotland at the sector’s premier awards. We also won the Widening Access Award and Outstanding Contribution from a University Student as well as receiving a commendation in the Research Project of the Year category #MustBeNapier!
Edinburgh Napier is the #1 Modern University in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2025). We have also been voted the #1 University in Edinburgh for overall student satisfaction for five years in a row (NSS 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024) and we are the top Scottish modern university for research power and research impact (REF 2021). We are also a top 5 UK modern university for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2025). We’re here to make a difference. We’re here to support big dreams and bright ideas. We’re here to provide education, support, resources, connections, advice, late-night coffees and bags of encouragement. Whether you’re a prospective student or staff member, industry partner or graduate employer, you’ve come to the right place. Jump in. Let’s build a better future together.
About HKU Space IC: With the motto “Education with a Global Vision”, HKU SPACE International College was established in 2003 to offer full-time international degree programmes to sub-degree holders. In the past 22 years, over 9,000 graduates have obtained a bachelor’s degree through the College. Full-time business and media programmes at year-one entry-level have been made available for HKDSE/IB graduates. In 2024/25, the College is offering 20 full-time undergraduate programmes between a duration of 10 and 36 months. All programmes are delivered in collaboration with universities in the UK and Australia.
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