Integrated Transport Plan: Year 2 Progress Report

Reading time: 2 minutesThe University has published a progress report on the second year of its Integrated Transport Plan 2023–2030, outlining developments in sustainable travel across our campuses and accommodation sites.    The plan aligns with Strategy 2030 and the University’s Climate Strategy, and adopts targets from the City of Edinburgh Council’s City Mobility …

LGBTQ+ Community Conversations

Reading time: 2 minutesAt the University of Edinburgh, creating a space for open and respectful dialogue is at the heart of fostering an inclusive community. This is what the ‘Community Conversations’ project set out to do, one conversation at a time.   Community Conversations is a joint project between EUSA, Student Experience Services, HR, …

Edinburgh Award 2025: celebrating our students’ achievements

Reading time: 3 minutesThe Edinburgh Award recognises more than 1,000 Edinburgh students each year for getting involved in activities outside of their degree programme, such as work experience and volunteering.  Colleagues from across the University who have been involved in running the programme reflect on the difference it’s making.    Developing future skills …

Principal’s Medal 2025 nominations now open

Reading time: < 1 minuteAll staff and students are invited to nominate a member of the University Community for the 2025 Principal’s Medals. The University awards Principal’s Medals annually and they are one of the most important ways in which the University recognises staff and students. The awards are for professional services and academic …

Complete the Sustainable Printing Survey

Reading time: < 1 minuteAs part of the commitment to tackling climate change and advancing our sustainability goals, the University is taking action to significantly reduce the environmental and financial costs associated with printing. The Sustainable Printing Project aims to:  Reduce the printer fleet by almost half, from 700 to 365 devices. Cut overall …

Concordat action plan

Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Institute for Academic Development (IAD) has led the creation of a new University action plan as part of the UK Concordat to support the Career Development of Researchers.   The University of Edinburgh has been a signatory to the Concordat since 2020 and the action plan includes developing resources and …