Social responsibility and sustainability news from 2019.
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Supporting sustainable research and innovation: progress against the Concordat
The UK Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice was…

Responsible Investment Policy outlines new commitments and ethical advisory group
The University has published its Responsible Investment Policy Statement (2025), which includes new…

2024-25 Changemaker Awards
Join us in celebrating the Changemakers among our students and staff, who have made notable…

Teaching Climate through Connection Conference 2025
The Teaching Climate and Sustainability community of practice’s Climate and Connection conference…

2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), call for nominations
Opportunity to shape global ocean policy. Apply by 31 March to represent the University of…

An update on the Responsible Investment Policy Review
In 2024, the University asked student and staff communities to share their views on proposed…

University of Edinburgh ranked 7th globally for sustainability
The University of Edinburgh has been recognised for its leadership on environmental and social…

Fully funded PhD studentships aim to drive forest and peatland research in Scotland
Three new fully funded PhD studentships are set to advance research into the woodland creation and…

Universities and Colleges Fairtrade Award update
The University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh University Students’ Association are no longer…

Wild Peffermill shortlisted for Sustainability in Scottish Sport Award
We are delighted that the University's ‘Wild Peffermill’ project has been selected as a…

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