2017 news
Archived news from 2017.
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View the Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report 2016-17
Exciting student projects selected to receive funding
This year the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability, in partnership with the Edinburgh University Students' Association, enjoyed a surge of applications for the Student Project Grant.
Highlights from the first quarter
Head of SRS Programmes, Michelle Brown, shares progress from the first quarter of the 2017/18 academic year.
University signs "Technician Commitment"
The University of Edinburgh has signed the "Technician Commitment" which aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.
The University and Sleep in the Park
This year Social Bite are bringing together 9,000 people in Princes Street Gardens on 9 December for the world's largest ever Sleep-Out to try and end homelessness in Scotland for good.
University participates in Climate Week 2017
Take part in one of a number of events happening across campus.
2016/17 Quarter 4 report
Head of Social Responsibility and Sustainability Programmes, Michelle Brown, reflects on progress made in the fourth quarter of academic year 2016/17.
University of Edinburgh becomes member of All-Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group
Membership signals University’s commitment to helping develop effective policy for the climate change agenda.
Undergraduate dissertation prizes awarded
The Department for Social Responsibility & Sustainability is pleased to announce that two students have been awarded prizes for their outstanding undergraduate dissertations.
The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability achieves Investors in People Silver accreditation
Silver accreditation recognises that the department takes action to lead, support and improve its staff.
Top tips for running a sustainable event
Think about the venue, catering, travel, materials and community when planning your event.
Energy Coordinator Summer Meetup
On Tuesday 27th June 2017, staff from the University’s Energy Coordinator network met to hear and discuss recent developments on the University’s energy programme.
Waste Coordinators share good practice at annual meet-up
On Wednesday 14 June 2017, staff from the University’s Waste Coordinator network and interested students met to celebrate progress, share good practice and discuss targets for the year ahead.
Quarter 3 highlights
Head of Social Responsibility and Sustainability Programmes, Michelle Brown, reflects on the third quarter of academic year 2016/17, sharing a mixture of milestones reached and the exciting potential of projects that are currently in their early stages.
Scottish Government’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee visit the University
On Tuesday 9th May 2017, members of Scottish Government’s Environment, Climate Change & Land Reform Committee visited the University of Edinburgh to hear about the institution’s climate strategy, and visit the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility.
SRS survey 2017: your views matter
The University invites all staff and students to complete the 2017 Social Responsibility & Sustainability survey.
Update on the Sustainable Campus Fund – saving carbon and money at the University of Edinburgh
A quick update on how the Sustainable Campus Fund is being allocated as of the end of April 2017.
European students visit University to share social responsibility practices
Students from Lithuania and Portugal visited the University to understand how social responsibility issues are prioritised and implemented.
Efforts of staff and students celebrated at Sustainability Awards Ceremony
Office and lab staff teams, student residences and groups, individuals and special projects were all recognised at the seventh University of Edinburgh Sustainability Awards
Propose your sustainable project ideas
Do you have an idea for a sustainable project at the University? The Sustainable Campus Fund is a real opportunity for anyone in the University to propose projects that could reduce the University’s impact on the environment.
SRS Staff and Student Workshop 2017: building a vision for 2040
The annual SRS staff and student workshop took place on Wednesday 8th March and saw over 60 staff and students from across the University share their thoughts for what the institution should look like by 2040.
Quarter 2 highlights: catalysts for change
Head of SRS Programmes Michelle Brown reflects on the second quarter of academic year 2016/17, with long term University strategies and targets shaping further development of our programmes.
University pledge to prevent slavery and human trafficking
The University of Edinburgh has highlighted its commitment to protecting and respecting human rights through its new Modern Slavery Statement. A zero tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking in all its forms has been established, in the goods we purchase and the companies we work with.