At Edinburgh, you're part of a community dedicated to making positive impacts for the environment and the world. We provide sustainability courses for everyone, from school children to business leaders. If you work or study at the University of Edinburgh, you'll find lots of opportunities to contribute to sustainability efforts below.For organisations outside the University, please visit Edinburgh Innovations.If you're a researcher from another university, please explore the Edinburgh Earth Initiative. Connect: start your sustainability journey Network with other sustainability-minded staff and students. Become a Sustainability Champion, read inspiring community blog posts or attend an event. Who could you connect with across the University? Training: become a sustainability expert Develop your knowledge. Start with our introductory course, then dive into topics like carbon, biodiversity, circular economy, modern slavery and sustainable labs. Our training hub also offers training for everyone, including options for business. Recognition: our awards Celebrate your achievements for what you're already doing, with the Changemaker Award, or by working through criteria to achieve a Sustainable Lab Award or Sustainability at Home Award. The Edinburgh Award: Climate and Sustainability Leadership is for students to gain skills to become a sustainability leader. Earn rewards for your sustainability actions Sign up for our app to track your sustainable efforts, discover new ways to live sustainably, and earn rewards for your continued commitment to sustainability. Sustainability Framework Ask your Head of School to sign up for the Sustainability Framework pilot to embed sustainability on all levels of your School at the University of Edinburgh. Take action: students Sustainability opportunities for students all in one place: events, training, Students as Change Agents, sustainable careers, making sustainability part of your studies and project funding. Take action: staff Sustainability opportunities for staff all in one place, including events and professional development. You can also find these in connect, training and recognition above. The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability is a dedicated team leading the University’s climate strategy and community plan.Staff and students all over the University are dedicated to working on sustainability. Get in touch and the Department can facilitate connections with the people you need.Contact About We're hiring Getting to the Boilerhouse This article was published on 2024-10-01
