2017 news

Archived news from 2017.

News listing

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University ranked 36th in the world for SDG impact

20 April, 2021

The University has been ranked 36th in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

University wins award for greening campus and city

25 March, 2021

Projects to increase biodiversity and improve adaptation to climate change resulted in the…

2020-21 Sustainability Awards recipients

23 March, 2021

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

SRS Programme Highlights for 1 August - 31 October 2020/21 (quarter one)

17 March, 2021

In 2015 we started sharing our quarterly update to keep our student, staff and wider community…

SRS Programme Highlights for 1 November - 31 January 2020/21 (quarter two)

16 March, 2021

The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability provides high quality support and…

Student Project Grant: 2020-21 recipients

23 February, 2021

We are delighted to announce the student-led projects that will be receiving support this year.

10 ways the University became more socially responsible and sustainable in 2019-20

29 January, 2021

From installing a solar farm to investing in 41 community projects, the University did some amazing…

Win a £75 voucher this Fairtrade Fortnight!

28 January, 2021

Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight by entering our two competitions. Share how you're supporting…

Our pledge of more veg with Peas Please

08 January, 2021

The University of Edinburgh is increasing the amount of vegetables it serves to encourage students…

Q1 highlights for 2020/21

07 December, 2020

The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability (SRS) facilitates programmes to…