The latest news this week, compiled by Nia.

On 17th March 2014 a group of representatives of the University of Edinburgh visited HMP Shotts near Glasgow, to learn more about the type of work activities prisoners undertake in Scottish prisons.

Martin Farley, Programmes Facilitator with a specialisation in laboratories, reports back on what he learned from contacts in the United States.

This week’s media summary by Nia.

Student volunteer Pascale Robinson reports on a fair trade campaigner training session she attended in February 2014, organised by the Scottish Fair Trade Forum.

Student volunteer Rachel Kaplan reports on the University’s public lecture on 25th February 2014 entitled ‘does fair trade make a difference?

Another look at what’s in the news this week, compiled by Nia.

Student volunteer Chloe Neal examines child labour in the cocoa industry and fair trade alternatives.

Welcome to the first in a series of, what we hope will be, thought provoking blogs exploring our contribution to social responsibility and sustainability at the University and beyond.

Here’s a look at what’s in the news this week by Nia and Angus, two MSc Science Communication students who are currently doing a voluntary placement in our office.