2020 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2020.

News listing

Publication date

Sustainability Awards 2022: Office Awards replaced by new Sustainability Framework

07 December, 2021

A new, best-practice "Sustainability Framework" will be launched to help staff tackle the…

University wins award for Climate Action

19 November, 2021

Projects to make investments greener, promote climate conscious travel, generate clean solar energy…

Eight projects supported by the Derek and Maureen Moss Student Climate Innovation Grants 2021

02 November, 2021

Following on from COP 26, we are excited to announce the innovative student projects that have been…

Welcome to your sustainable university

06 September, 2021

Find out about sustainability projects at the University by attending our welcome event and signing…

University a finalist in five awards for sustainability

08 July, 2021

The University of Edinburgh is in with a chance of winning five awards for sustainability in the…

Paid two week internship: compassion in SDGs (closed)

23 June, 2021

Are you interested in a short term, immediate start student internship that will help drive real…

Local oat milk start-up invites student research

21 April, 2021

Are you interested or already doing a dissertation in the circular economy and plant based milk? We…

University ranked 36th in the world for SDG impact

20 April, 2021

The University has been ranked 36th in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

University wins award for greening campus and city

25 March, 2021

Projects to increase biodiversity and improve adaptation to climate change resulted in the…

2020-21 Sustainability Awards recipients

23 March, 2021

The Sustainability Awards offer an opportunity for staff and students to make a difference and…