2016 news

Archived news from 2016.

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University pledge to prevent slavery and human trafficking

17 January, 2017

The University of Edinburgh has highlighted its commitment to protecting and respecting human…

Winners of the 2016 Sustainability Awards Office and Lab categories announced

11 January, 2017

We're delighted to announce the winners of the 2016 Sustainability Awards in the Office and…

Three Masters students awarded dissertation prizes

14 December, 2016

The Department for Social Responsibility & Sustainability is delighted to announce that three…

Quarter 1 highlights: investing for impact

01 December, 2016

Head of SRS Programmes Michelle Brown reflects on the first quarter of academic year 2016/17 with…

Edinburgh improves standing in University League

23 November, 2016

The University of Edinburgh was ranked 3rd in Scotland and 34th in the UK in the People &…

£100,000 annual savings expected from first eight Sustainable Campus Fund projects

14 October, 2016

Eight projects have been approved for funding on the first Utilities Working Group meeting and…

Nominations for special awards now open

04 October, 2016

The Sustainability Awards offer an opportunity for staff and students to make a difference and…

University maintains Fairtrade status

30 September, 2016

The University is pleased to announce it has retained its Fairtrade status for the 12th year in a…

Quarter 4 highlights: measuring what matters

05 September, 2016

It was a wee bit quieter in the summer months but that does not mean that we were at rest!

University is finalist in Green Gown Awards 2016

01 September, 2016

For the third year in a row the University of Edinburgh has successfully been recognised as a…