George Kapatayes completed a work-based placement with the department in order to produce research for his MSc International Development dissertation.

Technicians and their work are vital to the research and teaching work undertaken within universities, but they have become unsung heroes. Andrew Arnott explains how a dedicated group is now trying to change that at University of Edinburgh.

Programme Manager Matthew Lawson reflects on the recent Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

We are excited to announce a month-long social media campaign for our internal reuse network, Warp It, this August.

We have scoured this year’s Fringe programme for some of the best socially responsible and sustainable events on offer. That being said, as all well-seasoned Fringe-goers know, you never know for sure what a show is going to be like until you give it a try.

Dave Gorman reflects on his first four years as Director of the Department for Social Responsibility & Sustainability.

Energy Programme Assistant Mairi Kemp discusses her internship looking at the role of Energy Coordinators at the University.

Lee Murphy is the Genetics Manager at the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility where he leads a team providing support to projects investigating the role of genetics in disease and health.

Masters student Daniel Proudfoot reflects on an 8-week work-based placement investigating how to increase student engagement with sustainability and the University’s climate strategy.

Research and Policy Manager Liz Cooper reflects on sharing the University’s work on Conflict Minerals in Spain.