2022 news

Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2022.

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University receives Fairtrade Award for eighteenth year

05 August, 2022

Activities to support workers around the world have been recognised through the prestigious…

University a triple finalist in 2022 Green Gown Awards

27 July, 2022

Student-led sustainability projects and a social impact grants scheme for the local community are…

Sustainability award win for University

24 May, 2022

The University’s efforts to fight the climate crisis have been recognised with an international…

University ranks sixth in UK for positive impact

28 April, 2022

The University has ranked among the world’s top institutions for its social, environmental and…

2021-22 Sustainability Awards recipients

04 April, 2022

The Sustainability Awards celebrate staff and students who actively contribute to the University…

Biodiversity plan launched to benefit plants, animals and more

10 March, 2022

The University's first ever biodiversity plan will protect and enhance green spaces on campus,…

Sustainability Action Week, April 2022

07 March, 2022

Saturday 2 April to Friday 8 April. Join the Department for Social Responsibility and…

Gold award for Hedgehog Friendly Campus

25 January, 2022

The University of Edinburgh has been awarded a gold accreditation as a Hedgehog Friendly Campus…

Quarter 1 highlights for 2021/22

06 January, 2022

An overview of what the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability did during August…

University catering wins three-star rating for sustainability

14 December, 2021

The University of Edinburgh (Accommodation, Catering and Events) achieved a three-star rating from…