http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includesen-gb5http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/cold-storageWed, 15 May 2013 13:14:06 +0100On Wednesday 22nd May, a Recycling Fair will visit Easter Bush. Based in the New Vet School from 11am to 2pm, there will be stalls with information about how to recycle electrical goods, books, confidential documents, food, and coffee grounds. The Easter Bush allotment group will also share their work and invite you to join in.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/recycle-vet-schoolMon, 13 May 2013 12:19:28 +0100The University's Procurement Office has adopted the UN Marrakech approach for Sustainable Procurement.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/procurement-marrakechFri, 26 Apr 2013 11:31:16 +0100The work and innovation of nearly 30 departments was celebrated at the Edinburgh Sustainability Awards 2013.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/sustainability-awards-2013Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:28:12 +0100Efforts to combat climate change could be boosted by insight gained from an ancient carbon dioxide reservoir in Utah.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/ancient-reservoir-clues-climateWed, 17 Apr 2013 17:36:53 +0100Staff and students are invited to attend the Sustainability Awards 2013 on Thursday 25 April.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/attend-sustainability-awards-13Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:09:19 +0100The first ever meeting for the University of Edinburgh’s Food Network was hosted in early April by the Sustainability Office’s Food Team. Academics, students and support staff shared their visions for food in 2020 at the University and proposed ways the network could support these ideas coming to life.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/new-food-networkWed, 17 Apr 2013 11:56:50 +0100Staff and students are invited to attend a free workshop about cold storage in laboratories, which account for up to 5% of total laboratory energy consumptionhttp://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/cold-storage-in-labsFri, 5 Apr 2013 15:25:33 +0100The University is a global centre for scientific research. To support this involves the acquisition, consumption, and proper disposal of a great variety of chemicals. Within the School of Chemistry alone there are an estimated 25,000 different chemical containers valued at over £1million. Within the Joseph Black building, a system has been implemented to manage the wastage from such a large quantity and variety of chemicals.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/chemical-managementMon, 18 Mar 2013 14:41:10 +0000chemical management joseph black chemistryThe University’s Transport and Parking Office has launched its 2013 Travel Survey.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/travel-survey-2013Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:44:42 +0000Students and staff travelling to University by bike are being urged to be vigilant when it comes to locking up their bikes.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/better-lock-bikeWed, 27 Feb 2013 20:01:31 +0000Climate Week is Britain’s biggest climate change campaign. The University of Edinburgh is hosting a number of events to mark the week.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/climate-week-2013Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:32:06 +0000New recycling bins are arriving in café and foyer areas, as the University starts to roll out its new recycling system.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/new-recycling-bins-cafesThu, 14 Feb 2013 16:32:39 +0000Last month, the John McIntyre Centre at the University of Edinburgh’s Pollock Halls achieved a Food for Life Bronze Catering Mark, the latest in a string of health and sustainability accomplishments for Accommodation Services. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/scottish-university-food-for-lifeThu, 14 Feb 2013 14:12:33 +0000http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/innovative-learning-week-2013Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:23:07 +0000University staff attended a series of workshops focusing on efficient practices within laboratories and the opportunities to gain recognition through the Edinburgh Sustainability Awards.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/efficient-sustainble-lab-practicesThu, 14 Feb 2013 13:22:51 +0000The Sustainability Office has published a guide to help staff make the most of their heating this winter.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/know-heaterMon, 28 Jan 2013 12:31:28 +0000Researchers, Lab Managers and Technical staff at the University are invited to a 90-minute workshop about the Edinburgh Sustainability Awards lab assessment framework.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/lab-safety-security-workshopFri, 25 Jan 2013 11:20:50 +0000The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability to play a key leadership role in enabling the University to meet its future social responsibility and sustainability obligations.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/sustainability-new-directorWed, 5 Dec 2012 10:29:45 +0000Staff 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. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/activetravel-championWed, 21 Nov 2012 16:46:00 +0000In order to give more space for upcoming building works in 13 Infirmary Street, the Sustainability Office has moved to a new location. Joined by colleagues from 5 Forrest Hill, the new office is based in 9 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh EH8 9NP. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/new-homeWed, 21 Nov 2012 16:11:14 +0000The University's commuter cycle training courses run throughout the year and are available to all staff and students.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/commuter-cycle-trainingMon, 19 Nov 2012 10:50:27 +0000We are looking into improving our communications regarding recycling, in order to help you recycle more, and more easily. Help us by joining one of our Focus Groups this November.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/help-us-all-recycleThu, 15 Nov 2012 15:00:13 +0000Recyclingfocus groupcommunicationsEdinburgh Sustainability Awards 2012-13. Matthew Lawson describes the benefits and experiences of staff taking part.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/encouraging-sustainabilityWed, 24 Oct 2012 14:15:19 +0100The University's Sustainability Office seeks to recruit people to work in the programme and communication sections of the office.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/new-vacanciesMon, 22 Oct 2012 10:17:41 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/takepart-esaWed, 17 Oct 2012 10:19:09 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/sustainable-goldWed, 19 Sep 2012 14:23:29 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/sustainability-vacanciesTue, 18 Sep 2012 14:11:11 +0100The Sustainability Office would like to offer a warm welcome to both new undergraduate and postgraduate students, the University provides many great opportunities to get involved in social responsibility and sustainability.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/welcome-newstudentsTue, 11 Sep 2012 13:46:58 +0100Staff are being encouraged to get more active this year by finding out how they can join Jogscotland groups at the University.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/jog-scotlandThu, 16 Aug 2012 11:21:28 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/seag-awaydayTue, 31 Jul 2012 15:24:10 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/fairtrade-edinburghTue, 31 Jul 2012 14:08:54 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/sustainbale-researchTue, 31 Jul 2012 14:09:00 +0100This year, the Scottish Microelectronics Centre cut their energy consumption by over 10% and their gas consumption by about 40% http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/smc-energyMon, 30 Jul 2012 14:42:55 +0100Edinburgh University researchers are asked to help the Institute for Academic Development in creating resources about sustainable research by completing a short questionnaire. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/surveyThu, 21 Jun 2012 16:43:44 +0100The Sustainability Office of the University seeks to appoint two people to support the work of Transition Edinburgh University. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/teu-opportunitiesTue, 19 Jun 2012 15:25:24 +0100We invite you to an Away Day event to meet with colleagues from across the University to: 1. Celebrate our achievements in promoting social responsibility and sustainability, 2. Take stock of what has worked well and where current gaps are, and 3. Start planning for initiatives in the coming Strategic Plan 2012-16. See how your interests / those of your school or admin unit can contribute to wider collaboration to enhance student experience, promote knowledge exchange, improve operational effectiveness and share best environmental practices - while contributing to local and global well-being. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/srs-awaydayMon, 11 Jun 2012 13:57:48 +0100Social Responsibility and Sustainability WorkshopEdinburgh Awarded First Class in Green League 2012http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/greenleague2012Tue, 29 May 2012 10:48:49 +0100Staff from over 20 buildings across the University have worked with the Sustainability Office engagement team to save a projected £95,000 on energy. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/engagement-saves-100kMon, 21 May 2012 10:04:14 +0100Teams of staff and students from across the University have been recognised for their efforts in promoting Social Responsibility and Sustainability.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/awards-winners-2012Fri, 18 May 2012 14:29:22 +0100University of Edinburgh staff and students have been recognised for their efforts in social responsibility and sustainability at the Scottish Green List Awards 2012.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/scottish-greenlistTue, 17 Apr 2012 14:14:08 +0100Scottish Green List Awards 2012A record number of teams have signed up to the Edinburgh Sustainability Awards, with 23 teams from across the University taking part in the 2011/12 awards schemehttp://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/teams-signup-esaWed, 21 Mar 2012 15:39:04 +0000Edinburgh Sustainability AwardsThe Sustainability Office of the University seeks to recruit people to work in Sustainability Engagement throughout the University. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/engagement-vacanciesTue, 13 Mar 2012 17:23:29 +0000The University has published its Social Responsibility and Sustainability Highlights 2010/2011 Report, building upon the achievements showcased in our first review.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/srshighlights2010-2011Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:37:04 +0000Social Responsibility and Sustainability HighlightsSantander Universities is offering the opportunity for University staff and students to apply to six summer programmes.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/santander-programmes-201Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:13:19 +0000The University is to celebrate Go Green Week by welcoming Transition on Tour to Edinburgh.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/transition-on-tourWed, 1 Feb 2012 11:02:47 +0000Janet Philp (School of Biomedical Sciences Administrator) is one of the people responsible for Hugh Robson winning Silver at the Edinburgh Sustainability Awards 2010/2011 and has been recently presented with the National Environmental Hero Award.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/national-environmentalMon, 12 Dec 2011 12:17:32 +0000Last week we talked to Francesco Figari, a PhD student, and one of the people in the Informatics Building responsible for the brilliant idea behind the touch screens in the building. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/informatics-touch-screenMon, 12 Dec 2011 12:18:06 +0000Agreement was recently reached with the College of Science and Engineering to run a pilot scheme with the College of Science and Engineering Schools to provide cash incentives for reducing electricity consumption.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/cse-incentive-scemeMon, 14 Nov 2011 14:56:50 +0000The research team at the Scottish Microelectronics Centre (SMC) have saved over £10,000 on their gas bill by changing clean room settings.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/smcMon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:59 +0000Researchers in Ashworth Laboratories at the King’s Buildings are set to save more than £6,000/year through simple changes - like running ultra-low freezers at -70 instead of -80 degrees C.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/ashworth-freezersMon, 14 Nov 2011 11:57:09 +0000The University was awarded a 2:1 in the People & Planet Green League 2011, published in the Guardian on 7 June 2011. http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/greenleague2011Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:34:03 +0100Dr Aileen Patricia Lothian designs programmes to give school students hands-on experience with Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET).http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/set-programmesFri, 10 Jun 2011 13:41:33 +0100Teams and individuals from across the University have been rewarded for promoting social responsibility and sustainability.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/awards-winnersTue, 31 May 2011 14:47:10 +0100The University has published its first Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report. The report gives the highlights of our progress over the 2009/10 academic year in implementing our Social Responsibility and Sustainability Strategy.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/highlights-2009-10Thu, 2 Jun 2011 11:27:09 +0100The Fairtrade Conference for Universities and Colleges will be held Wednesday 9th March at Queen Margaret University.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/fairtrade-conferenceFri, 18 Feb 2011 12:15:24 +0000The University of Edinburgh is proud to have been a Fairtrade University since 2004. This commitment is having a large positive impact on thousands of farmers in developing countries. Show your support and join in with events this Fairtrade Fortnight!http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/fairtrade-fortnightFri, 18 Feb 2011 11:52:38 +0000University of Edinburgh Marketing Lecturer Iain Black recently edited a special issue of the Journal of Consumer Behaviour with the subject of Sustainability Through Anti-Consumption.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/iain-black-edits-journalMon, 17 Jan 2011 10:28:52 +0000The amount of help given by Scotland to one of the world’s poorest countries has been revealed by University research.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/malawi-aidMon, 6 Dec 2010 11:21:40 +0000Draft proposals for enhancing the public realm and the hard and soft landscaping of the King's Buildings campus will be on display at the James Clerk Maxwell Building from 29 November.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/kb-plans-unveiledFri, 26 Nov 2010 14:34:47 +0000The University of Edinburgh invites applications for its unique multi-disciplinary, four year honours degree, the MA in Sustainable Development.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/ma-sustainable-devTue, 2 Nov 2010 17:01:41 +0000The University of Edinburgh is one of the first universities in the UK to adopt a humanitarian agenda for the licensing of its medical research.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/uni-drugs-policy-changeThu, 21 Oct 2010 16:12:15 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/our-changing-worldThu, 21 Oct 2010 16:12:13 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/transition-edinburgh-uniThu, 21 Oct 2010 16:12:11 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/environ-community-bioThu, 21 Oct 2010 16:12:09 +0100The King's Buildings (KB) Dash has been taking place monthly since 1983, making it one of the University’s longest established social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/kb-dashThu, 21 Oct 2010 16:12:06 +0100http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/includes/news-includes/smv-videoMon, 30 Jul 2012 14:22:33 +0100