2016 news

Archived news from 2016.

News listing

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University's commitment to responsible investment praised in new report

10 August, 2018

The University's latest assessment by the UNPRI (United Nations Principles of Responsible…

University encourages reusable cups and bottles

01 August, 2018

In a bid to cut disposable plastic waste, the University and Students' Association have made…

Recap from the annual Resource Efficiency Workshop

30 July, 2018

On 18 July, 50 staff who are interested in resource efficiency from around the University gathered…

Training in social responsibility and sustainability for University staff

23 July, 2018

We offer training for staff who want to know more about sustainability and learn how to make…

New report launched on the contribution of universities to the Sustainable Development Goals

11 July, 2018

The University of Edinburgh is a contributing institution to a Global Alliance of the world’s…

University finalist in five Green Gown Awards categories

05 July, 2018

The annual awards celebrate Universities and Colleges across the UK making sector-leading…

We've moved!

02 July, 2018

After six years at Hope Park Square, we have now relocated to the Boilerhouse at High School Yards.

Printing Services receive award for cycle delivery service

27 June, 2018

Delivering goods by bike rather than car reduces the carbon footprint of orders.

Fifteen-year commitment to fair trade renewed

22 June, 2018

The University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh University Students' Association have received two…

Items from over 5,000 students collected for re-use

06 June, 2018

At the end of May, the University's annual end of term re-use plans swung into action.