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.

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.

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.

Hannah Yeager, a second year graduate entry Law student, tells us about her experience as a student volunteer at SOHTIS – Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland.

Our blog, The Seed, is for discussing, debating, understanding and promoting social responsibility and sustainability issues of local and global significance to the University community.

All of our Climate 75 are alumni from the University of Edinburgh who are making an impact and contributing to positive change. The list was compiled in spring 2023.

In 2022, the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Store won a Changemaker Award for supporting students and staff to access reusable, recyclable and sustainable materials to use in their projects, courses and workshops. Erin Colquhoun, Assistant Technician at the Materials Hub, gives an update one year on.

Iona Barrie, Dumbiedykes Digital Inclusion Intern, gives an update six months into her project to improve access to the internet and compatible technology in the Dumbiedykes community.

Alexiane Charron, third year Environmental Geoscience student, shares top tips drawn from experience as Sustainability Officer at the Edinburgh University Hillwalking Club.