2020 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2020.

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University of Edinburgh shortlisted for four Green Gown Awards

10 August, 2023

The University of Edinburgh has achieved a significant milestone in its commitment to…

Welcome to Europe's top university for sustainability

07 August, 2023

With commitments to becoming a zero carbon University by 2040, we’re ranked 1st in Europe for…

Clean Air Day 2023: The University of Edinburgh staff opting for car-free commuting

13 June, 2023

One of the simplest ways to reduce air pollution is to minimise car travel. We asked staff at the…

The University of Edinburgh ranks fifth in the world for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

31 May, 2023

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

Climate action: The University’s carbon sequestration plan

12 May, 2023

Staff, students and alumni are invited to a series of events exploring the University’s plans to…

University of Edinburgh backed fund announces first investee

02 May, 2023

In April 2023, Neuropool, a neuro-divergent talent platform, received a £300,000 investment from…

2022-23 Changemaker Award recipients

26 April, 2023

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

Carbon emissions on our menus

07 February, 2023

Supporting staff, students and visitors to make informed choices on their food.

Commitment made to reverse nature loss

08 December, 2022

Edinburgh is a founding member of a new university alliance that seeks to halt and reverse…

Award win for student biofuel research

09 November, 2022

Congratulations to Jiacheng Sun, PhD student at the School of Geosciences, for scooping the "…