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Know your heater
The Sustainability Office has published a guide to help staff make the most of their heating this winter.
Switch off for Christmas
University staff members are being reminded that it should not just be their workload that is turned off during the Christmas break.
Switch off to save
Staff and students are being asked to share the University’s energy vision with this month’s relaunch of the University’s Switch & Save campaign.
Up to 10% Energy Reductions in the SMC
This year, the Scottish Microelectronics Centre cut their energy consumption by over 10% and their gas consumption by about 40%
Summer switch-off
With summer holiday season beckoning, University staff are reminded to switch off this summer.
Edinburgh Awarded First Class in Green League
Edinburgh Awarded First Class in Green League 2012
Stars in sustainability
University staff and students have been rewarded for their efforts in promoting social responsibility and sustainability.
Building a unique wave test facility
A new wave tank being built at the University is to aid marine energy developers.
Sustainability Engagement campaign projected to save £100,000
Staff from over 20 buildings across the University have worked with the Sustainability Office engagement team to save a projected £95,000 on energy.
Sustainability Engagement campaign projected to save £100,000
Edinburgh Sustainability Awards winners 2012
Teams of staff and students from across the University have been recognised for their efforts in promoting Social Responsibility and Sustainability.
Shut down and switch off
Staff are being encouraged to consider how much energy their computer potentially wastes for the next stage of the Switch & Save campaign.
Global green hero search
A global contest searching for the next big carbon-cutting innovation is being launched in Edinburgh.
University leads research hub
A £13 million investment is being made in a research centre for carbon capture and storage based at the University.
Heat and the City workshop wins prize
H&TC wins Edinburgh Beltane Public Engagement Challenge prize 22/03/12
Teams sign-up to the Edinburgh Sustainability Awards 2011/12
A 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 scheme
Teams sign-up to the Edinburgh Sustainability Awards 2011/12
Molecule may aid nuclear waste clean-up
Scientists have produced a previously unseen uranium molecule, in a move that could improve clean-up of nuclear waste.
Letting agents sign up to students’ Housing Charter
EUSA launched its Fair Housing Campaign on Tuesday 28th February in Potterrow. The campaign aims to ensure students receive a high standard of housing in Edinburgh
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.
Lights out for big savings
As part of the University’s Switch and Save campaign, staff are reminded to avoid wasting energy by controlling lighting use.
Switch off for Christmas
University staff members are being reminded that it should not just be their workload that is turned off during the Christmas break.
This article was published on Sep 22, 2011