Connect: start your sustainability journey

We’re a wonderfully diverse mix of people of all kinds and minds. Find out how you can network and engage with others who share your values. Be inspired to get involved with the many opportunities on offer, and be part of the culture transformation needed for a sustainable future.

If you are from an organisation outside of the University of Edinburgh, please visit Edinburgh Innovations.

If you are a researcher from another university, please visit the Edinburgh Earth Initiative.

Wild Peffermill - students with wheelbarrow by Andrew Perry

Become a Sustainability Champion

Join a network of staff and students making the University of Edinburgh more sustainable.

We will help you develop the skills you need to lead positive change in your area of study, residence or work.

Ocean Advocates student society beach clean April 2022

Network and engage

More ways to network and engage for staff and students.

Prosper Social Finance students

Inspiring students: investing for a fairer future

Students Jasmine Lee-Tin and Aaron Jiminez explain how their student group, Prosper Social Finance, aims to benefit students, society and our planet.

ECA reuse materials hub group photo

Inspiring staff: reusing materials at Edinburgh College of Art

Erin Colquhoun, Assistant Technician at the Materials Hub, Edinburgh College of Art, gives an update on supporting students and staff to access reusable, recyclable and sustainable materials.

Cal Major - alumni

Inspiring alumni: Cal Major

Cal Major (Veterinary Medicine, 2012) is a vet surgeon turned ocean advocate and world record holding stand up paddleboarder. She talks to Enlightened about her new TV series Scotland: Ocean Nation and her mission to re-connect people with blue spaces.

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.

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