2021 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2021.

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University of Edinburgh at forefront of sustainable research initiative 

25 April, 2024

The University has become an early adopter of a national initiative to deliver environmental…

Students and staff welcome proposals to revise climate strategy

21 March, 2024

Students and staff have expressed strong support for proposed updates to the University’s climate…

Wild Peffermill: Sowing the seeds for a nature positive future

21 March, 2024

Earlier this month student athletes representing eight different sports teams gathered at…

UK universities launch call for banking products that avoid financing fossil fuel expansion

14 February, 2024

The University of Cambridge has formally asked the banking sector for proposals for products and…

University of Edinburgh commended at Green Gown Awards 2023

14 December, 2023

The University was a finalist in two categories – Nature Positive and Next Generation Learning…

University of Edinburgh ranked 3rd in the UK for sustainability

04 December, 2023

The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 has ranked the University of Edinburgh 3rd in…

University of Edinburgh backs Scotland's first subsidy-free, 100% community-owned wind turbine

17 November, 2023

A North Aryshire community enterprise has defied the odds, securing over £5 million in investment…

University climate action: seeking your views

16 October, 2023

Help make the University’s Climate Strategy better by responding to our consultation.

Social impact fund backed by the University of Edinburgh reaches key milestone

13 October, 2023

The Growth Impact Fund, developed by Big Issue Invest and UnLtd and supported by the University of…

Scotland’s Climate Week spotlights green transport and home heating emissions

21 September, 2023

This year’s Climate Week highlights the areas where we can take action for the biggest climate…