2021 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2021.

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University saves over £100,000 by reusing goods

17 June, 2016

An internal reuse project at the University of Edinburgh has allowed staff to save more than £100,…

Propose your sustainable project ideas

03 June, 2016

Do you have an idea for a sustainable project at the University? The Sustainable Campus Fund is a…

We're recruiting: Modern Slavery researcher

03 June, 2016

The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability is recruiting a researcher for a part-…

Quarter 3 highlights: measuring what matters

03 June, 2016

Head of SRS Programmes Michelle Brown reflects on Quarter 3 of academic year 2015/16: a busy time…

University supports newly-opened Edinburgh Remakery

23 May, 2016

The University of Edinburgh is a project partner in the Edinburgh Remakery, a reuse and repair…

Staff sustainability survey

17 May, 2016

The University has invited all staff to complete the 2016 Social Responsibility and Sustainability…

Sustainable refurbishment at Ashworth 2

09 May, 2016

Ashworth 2 is a 1970s building which sits behind the iconic Ashworth Building at Kings Buildings.…

Old computers to be given second life

28 April, 2016

The University has launched an environmentally-friendly project to reuse older computers rather…

Student volunteers wanted to help the elderly get online

28 April, 2016

The University is looking for students interested in volunteering for a community engagement…

Social Responsibility and Sustainability workshop

27 April, 2016

The 2016 Social Responsibility and Sustainability workshop took place on Wednesday 13th April and…