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Circular economy training: building sustainability capacity in procurement

Learn how we developed circular economy training to empower staff and students to make environmentally and socially responsible purchasing decisions.

Our printers: sustainability in the procurement journey - printer being repaired

Discover how we brought sustainability and circular economy thinking to the contract renewal of our campus printing devices.

Staff volunteering day: A Day to Make a Difference, volunteers walking through a wildflower meadow

Tammy Gilchrist, Research Technician at the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, shares how she used her Day to Make a Difference to supplement ongoing volunteering for the benefit of nature and communities.

An introduction from David Bruce on his new role as Forest and Peatland Manager for the University of Edinburgh’s programme to sequester carbon through forest and peatland restoration in Scotland.

Georgia (author) holds arms full of tote bags

Sustainability Champion Georgia Dodsworth shares insights on the environmental impact of tote bags, highlighting their often overlooked carbon footprint despite their popularity as eco-friendly alternatives.

Text: "Why Not Scotland? Reflections from The Big Picture Conference 2024". Landscape of Drumbrae, reforesting site. Headshot of Pete Baker.

Pete Baker, Business Development Executive – Nature & Biodiversity at the University of Edinburgh, reflects on conference highlights, leading expertise and the University’s role in innovation.

Fair trade at the University of Edinburgh - illustration of bananas, tea and rice

We have participated in the Fairtrade University scheme since 2004, making commitments to procure fair trade, awareness-raising and research.

As Sophia’s time as an intern in the Social Impact Unit of the Department of Social Responsibility and Sustainability (SRS) came to an end, she reflects on what she learned about social impact, strategy, and community engagement.

Sophie canoeing and delivering a nature-based learning day on Loch Tay with a staff and student team at Firbush

Sophie Zych-Watson, a current Postgraduate Earth Fellow with the Edinburgh Earth Initiative (EEI), has spent the last year delivering a project on Nature Based Learning.

Eve smiles against a green background. Text reads "The power of neurodiversity in tackling climate change"

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! As we come together to celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals, Eve explores the profound impact neurodiversity can have on climate action. 

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