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As part of the School of Arts and Creative Industries Career Week, here’s your chance to hear first-hand from our Chancellor and internationally-acclaimed photographer, director and curator about his extraordinary career.

Aged 28, David decided to return to full time education as a mature student at Edinburgh Napier University. He graduated three years later with a BA Distinction in Photographic Studies. David was primarily based in London and a masthead contributor at GQ, Vogue and Tatler. He also worked for most other London based magazines and a list of international advertising clients. In 2001 he based himself in New York and, over the following 15 years, was fortunate to work, collaborate and be inspired by some of the most creative minds and environments.  

David was honoured with a Honorary Doctor of Arts for his contribution to photography from Edinburgh Napier. In 2012, Panasonic based their national Lumix TV and print campaign around his work and he starred in their cinema and TV commercials. David was also the first photographic artist to host a solo exhibition at The Glasgow Art Club. 

In 2015, David became Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier. In 2016 David launched The Chancellor Talk Series where he brings some of the greatest minds to the University. David serves on the Scottish Government’s Creative Industries Advisory Group and enjoys being a member of The John Byrne Awards judging panel.

David will also take questions from the audience, so this is a great opportunity for you to gain a real insight into his life and how he got to where he is today.

When: Tuesday 3 March between 10am and 11am

Where: Glassroom, Merchiston campus

Cost: Free

For more information and to book your slot at this event, click here.