Sustainability events

These events were organised or promoted by the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability.

Events may be photographed and/or recorded for promotional or recruitment materials for the University and University approved third parties.

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Upcoming events

Event date
Jan 27 2025 -

15 Jan to 15 Nov: Rooting exhibition

Rooting: Ecology, Extraction & Environmental Emergency in the University’s Art Collection.

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Nov 11 2025 -

Regular: Lunchtime Sustainability Meetups

We’re launching a new informal lunchtime meetup series in the newly opened Green Hub.

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Nov 13 2025 -

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction for the University buying community (Bioquarter)

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway, a structured approach that helps both suppliers and buyers build a collaborative, fair, sustainable supply chain. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our buying community.

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Nov 13 2025 -

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction for Suppliers (Online)

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our suppliers.

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Dec 02 2025 -

Teaching Climate and Sustainability Forum: Artificial Intelligence

This session offers a networking opportunity for the Teaching Climate and Sustainability Community of Practice to hear about teaching approaches that support sustainability at University of Edinburgh.

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Develop your knowledge of the climate crisis by taking the accredited and award-winning Carbon Literacy Training here at the University of Edinburgh. The course is open to all staff and students.

What is biodiversity? And why is important that we understand our impacts on ecosystems? This course is open to staff and students, and will help you build your understanding of biodiversity and ways to act positively to restore nature

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