Research and public engagement
The University's is committed to benefiting society through its world class research on climate change and public engagement efforts.
Action for the climate
The University supported a range of events throughout the academic year 2015-16 to raise public awareness of the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Edinburgh Action for the Climate campaign harnessed the expertise of the University’s many academics currently conducting ground-breaking research into areas such as carbon capture and storage and renewable energy. A variety of events were delivered which were open to students, staff and the wider public.
A range of case studies of climate related research projects were produced by students as part of their work based placements in the lead up to the Climate Change Conference in Paris.
Read the case studies
Partnerships
The University and the National Library of Scotland signed an agreement to encourage greater partnership between the two organisations. The Memorandum of Understanding outlines a collaborative framework for the next three years on areas such as research and teaching, public engagement and Special Collections. It also includes how both organisations will work together to support student projects and research.
Learn more about Beltane Public Engagement Network
Online courses
Six new online courses launched this year offered a free taste of higher education, attracted students from around the world. More than 300,000 people have signed up for the University’s Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) since they were launched in July 2012.