Travel
2013 Travel Survey Launched
The University’s Transport and Parking Office has launched its 2013 Travel Survey.
A better lock could save your bike
Students and staff travelling to University by bike are being urged to be vigilant when it comes to locking up their bikes.
Become an active travel champion
Staff and students are invited to a series of roadshows offering information about different forms of sustainable travel at the University of Edinburgh from the 5 December.
IGMM travel planning session
Construction work will start at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine in January 2013. Travel arrangements will be affected for many University staff and students based at this location.
Roadshows focus on cycle safety as clocks go back
A series of roadshows offering free bike lights and information and advice for cyclists and motorists will tour University of Edinburgh and NHS buildings from 25 October.
Staff and students invited to get cycling!
As the clocks go back, staff and students across the University are being invited to learn more about cycling at a series of cycle roadshows at Kings Buildings and one in the Central Area.
National Liftshare Week 2012
As part of National Liftshare Week there will be a Tripshare matchmaking event at the Roslin Institute on Friday 5th October 2012.
Drive Safe, Cycle Safe
A new campaign to make Edinburgh's streets safer for cyclists is to be launched in April. Streets Ahead, the city’s road safety partnership is running a series of roadshows at various University locations as part of a major road safety campaign aimed at increasing awareness for rules of the road, and encouraging respect among road users.
Students experience Brazil first-hand
A two-week trip to South America’s largest country has enabled four Edinburgh students to discover Brazil for themselves.
SRS Highlights 2010/2011
The University has published its Social Responsibility and Sustainability Highlights 2010/2011 Report, building upon the achievements showcased in our first review.
Virtual meetings are green and lean
Companies could cut emissions and save millions of pounds by replacing business travel with virtual meetings.
Beat rising fuel costs
To mark October’s national Liftshare Week, the University is encouraging staff to team up with colleagues for their daily commute.
A Better Way to Work Challenge 7-27th Feb!
Set a new goal for 2011! Get active by taking part in the ‘A Better Way to Work’ Challenge, a free competition to encourage people in Edinburgh to find a better, more sustainable way to work between 7-27th February.
Cost-effective commuting
The University’s car-sharing scheme could offer staff a way to beat fuel price increases.
Tripshare - Driving down the cost
The University now has 860 Tripshare Members. Find out how you can reduce the cost of car travel.
Spring into cycling
The University is offering a number of cycling courses and schemes this spring.
This article was published on Jun 24, 2011