Avril Gray

Avril Gray is an Associate Professor and Programme Leader for Postgraduate Publishing at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Arts and Creative Industries. She spearheads the #NapierBigRead initiative, a shared reading project with social advocacy focus, and contributes to advancing inclusivity in higher education through her work with the Scottish Centre for the Book.

• Academic Role: Associate Professor in Publishing
• Projects: #NapierBigRead, QAA 'Belonging' Enhancement Projects

Her research intersects with themes of publishing pedagogy, diversity & inclusion, and community engagement, particularly through initiatives targeting homeless readership. Recent projects explore educational innovation, student retention, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Her publications highlight transformative models for inclusive publishing and collaborative learning.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
• Institutional recognition for conference presentation (2020)

Advising: Supervises PhD candidates in publishing, translation studies, and literary analysis. Collaborates with institutions across Europe on publishing diversity and educational access projects.