Sustainability news

The latest news about Social Responsibility and Sustainability from across the University.

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University ranks sixth in UK for positive impact

28 April, 2022

The University has ranked among the world’s top institutions for its social, environmental and…

2021-22 Sustainability Awards recipients

04 April, 2022

The Sustainability Awards celebrate staff and students who actively contribute to the University…

Biodiversity plan launched to benefit plants, animals and more

10 March, 2022

The University's first ever biodiversity plan will protect and enhance green spaces on campus,…

Sustainability Action Week, April 2022

07 March, 2022

Saturday 2 April to Friday 8 April. Join the Department for Social Responsibility and…

Gold award for Hedgehog Friendly Campus

25 January, 2022

The University of Edinburgh has been awarded a gold accreditation as a Hedgehog Friendly Campus…

Quarter 1 highlights for 2021/22

06 January, 2022

An overview of what the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability did during August…

University catering wins three-star rating for sustainability

14 December, 2021

The University of Edinburgh (Accommodation, Catering and Events) achieved a three-star rating from…

Sustainability Awards 2022: Office Awards replaced by new Sustainability Framework

07 December, 2021

A new, best-practice "Sustainability Framework" will be launched to help staff tackle the…

University wins award for Climate Action

19 November, 2021

Projects to make investments greener, promote climate conscious travel, generate clean solar energy…

Eight projects supported by the Derek and Maureen Moss Student Climate Innovation Grants 2021

02 November, 2021

Following on from COP 26, we are excited to announce the innovative student projects that have been…