Get involved with social responsibility and sustainability while at the University. Take climate-positive action at your Sustainable University We offer a range of training courses, learning opportunities, paid internships, funding and advice for students to help you improve your sustainability skillset and empower you to take action, no matter what you study. Climate strategy The University of Edinburgh is working to become net zero carbon by 2040. A refreshed version of the strategy is currently under development.Part of our strategy is to restore woodland and peatland here in Scotland, not only to store carbon, but to restore nature and benefit local communities. Upskill in sustainability Make a difference Earn rewards for your sustainability actions Become a Sustainability Champion More ways to connect Volunteer Wild Campus volunteering opportunities Join a student society Students Organising for Sustainability [external] Students as Change Agents Semester 2 Climate and Sustainability Leadership Edinburgh Award Careers Service: sustainability & the environment Apply for project funding Student Experience GrantsFunding for entrepreneurs Living Lab projects Sustainability research projects and dissertations. Degree programmes and elective modules Earth Fellows Edinburgh Earth Prize Changemaker Awards How we're making a difference Teaching and learning We are working to meaningfully embed climate and sustainability across the curriculum, offering all students the opportunity to engage with climate and environmental topics. Operations and estates We're taking action on campus to make positive change through sustainable, evidence-based practices.We harness our operational impact to restore nature, achieve our net zero carbon targets, reduce waste and use resources responsibly. Research and innovation Tackling the climate and environmental crisis is one of the University's three primary research missions.We are dedicated to understanding the sustainability challenges we face and embedding climate-conscious practices into all our research activities. Responsible investment and sustainable finance We have divested from fossil fuel since 2021.If divestment signifies what the University is against, social impact and climate positive investments are what we stand for.The University is investing in a number of social and environmental causes, while aiming to nurture a community of social entrepreneurship among students and staff. Stay up to date LinkedInInstagram Events 19 Nov: Teaching Climate and Sustainability Autumn ForumRegular: Carbon Literacy TrainingRegular: Biodiversity Literacy Training This article was published on 2024-10-01
