2019 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2019.

News listing

Publication date

We recognise and support the new International Fair Trade Charter

25 October, 2018

Supporters of the charter share a vision of a world in which everyone, through their work, can…

Welcome from Social Responsibility and Sustainability

28 August, 2018

Our department provides all students with lots of different ways to learn more about social…

Commitment to embed social responsibility into the curriculum and student experience

23 August, 2018

The University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh University Students’ Association have received the…

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.