2023-24 Changemaker Award recipients

We're delighted to recognise inspirational staff and student Changemakers who have made a positive impact through their socially responsible and sustainable projects and by encouraging others.

The Changemaker Award recognises current students and staff who have made a noticeable positive impact by:  

  • undertaking an impactful socially responsible or sustainable project;  
  • or by inspiring others to act in a more socially responsible or sustainable way. 

31 University staff, students and groups have received this award in 2023-24, with a further eight individuals and groups receiving highly commended recognition. 

To celebrate their accomplishments, a celebratory event was held on Monday 10 June. During this event, the Changemakers heard from Vice Principal Catherine Martin, received their certificates, delivered presentations on their respective projects, and networked with fellow recipients.

Find out about their inspiring actions below.

Winners

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Highly commended

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Changemaker Awards 2024 - highly commended - headshots and action shots of winners
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Agata Gluszek-Kustusz, Ola Pompa, Jess Hall, Toni Mchugh, & Michael Swann Sustainability TeamEnergy reduction campaign at the Michael Swann Building.
Ben PootsSupport for the Community Access to Rooms project.
Brian McTeirEnergy reduction at Roslin Institute during the winter shutdown period.
David Brown, Kirsty StewartEnergy reduction measures during the winter shutdown period.
Greta ElliottOrganisation of litter pick volunteering for colleagues at Portobello Beach.
Lucien OverweelRepresenting the student voice for sustainability in a Climate Strategy working group.
Robbie CourtCommitment to the Staff Pride Network.
Robert MacGregor, Charalampos AngelopoulosProviding data analysis of kWh reductions across five sites for energy saving campaign.

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