2020 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2020.

News listing

Publication date

Efforts of staff and students celebrated at Sustainability Awards Ceremony

31 March, 2017

Office and lab staff teams, student residences and groups, individuals and special projects were…

SRS Staff and Student Workshop 2017: building a vision for 2040

24 March, 2017

The annual SRS staff and student workshop took place on Wednesday 8th March and saw over 60 staff…

Quarter 2 highlights: catalysts for change

02 March, 2017

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

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…