Who says teachers need to be human? During a Sustainability Champions excursion to one of the University’s reforestation sites, the visitors ponder Drumbrae’s landscape, history and ecology, and how it might shape the University even as the University transforms it. PhD candidate Lisi Angerer tells the story. 

Exploring connections, fostering engagement, and celebrating the small moments. Student Ambassador, Rachel Kulp, reflects on how the Meadows Festival showcased the power of community.

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.

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.

An introduction from Julie Wilson on her new role as Community Ranger on the University’s programme to sequester carbon through forest and peatland restoration in Scotland.

Sophia Blum explored the world of social impact as she took part in an Employ.ed on campus internship at the department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability.

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.

Edinburgh Eats was a proof-of-concept project about a new recipe box scheme designed to help people in food poverty.

A group of second year medical students at the University of Edinburgh have created a cook book, ‘Cooking Without a Cooker’, for people experiencing homelessness.