2020 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2020.

News listing

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Fully funded PhD studentships aim to drive forest and peatland research in Scotland

29 November, 2024

Three new fully funded PhD studentships are set to advance research into the woodland creation and…

Universities and Colleges Fairtrade Award update

12 November, 2024

The University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh University Students’ Association are no longer…

Wild Peffermill shortlisted for Sustainability in Scottish Sport Award

11 November, 2024

We are delighted that the University's ‘Wild Peffermill’ project has been selected as a…

Welcome to your sustainable university

26 August, 2024

We are committed to becoming a net zero University by 2040, and we’re proud to be recognised as a…

20 years of fair trade at Edinburgh

01 August, 2024

Activities to support workers around the world have been recognised through the Fairtrade…

University ranks joint first in the world for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

12 June, 2024

The University of Edinburgh has again been ranked among the world’s top universities by The Times…

2023-24 Changemaker Award recipients

03 June, 2024

We're delighted to recognise inspirational staff and student Changemakers who have made a…

Pedalling Towards Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh

29 May, 2024

Over the past year, the Transport Office has significantly promoted sustainable transport options…

University of Edinburgh’s Dave Gorman Recognised Among UK’s Top 100 Environmental Professionals

29 May, 2024

Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Dave Gorman, named in the ENDS Report Power…

Share your views on changes to the University’s Responsible Investment Policy

28 May, 2024

The University has opened a three-month consultation on its Responsible Investment Policy.