2019 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2019.

News listing

Publication date

University supports social enterprises in Scotland

25 November, 2020

Nineteen social enterprises in Scotland received investment, support and mentorship from a socially…

Five ways the University is making food more sustainable

02 November, 2020

From sourcing high-quality ingredients to decreasing waste, the University has been working hard to…

The IT Reuse project is back in action

06 October, 2020

We are all set up to redistribute IT to those who need it in the University and local community.

University unveils new solar farm

17 September, 2020

A solar farm that will play a vital role in helping the University of Edinburgh become carbon…

University invests £5 million in green projects

11 September, 2020

The University has invested £5 million in green projects after becoming the first university in the…

Q4 highlights for 2019/20

07 September, 2020

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

Students: share your experience of working with us!

18 August, 2020

We're asking students who've taken part in our department's projects to record a…

Read the University's new Social and Civic Responsibility plan

03 August, 2020

Social and Civic Responsibility is one of the four areas of focus in Strategy 2030. Find out what…

Volunteers needed to help map green spaces

21 July, 2020

The University of Edinburgh is looking for volunteers to test a greenspace mapping app on their…

Tackling systemic racism: a statement from the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability

02 July, 2020

For the world to become a more socially responsible and sustainable place, systemic racism and…