Overview
We are determined make a world leading difference in addressing global challenges such as poverty, infectious diseases, climate change and the growing demand for energy, food and water.
Everyone in the University can - and does - take part in this process. Most of the University’s research output is focused on understanding solving global challenges such as disease and climate change. Thousands of staff and students are involved in transforming our own activities through programmes such as the Edinburgh Sustainability Awards.
Here you can:
- Be inspired by the work of colleagues, students and alumni from across the University.
- Find out how you can take action, gain new skills and insights, and share your expertise.
- Explore how the University measures and manages its main social, environmental and economic impacts.
- Learn about global challenges, and our commitment and approach to helping address them.
Global challenges
The University aspires to make world leading contributions to understanding and addressing global challenges.
Our commitment
Edinburgh Sustainability aims to build on and develop a longstanding commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
Governance and reporting
Our ambitious Social Responsibility and Sustainability objectives are carefully supported and monitored.
This article was published on Jan 10, 2013