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Upcoming events

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Past events

Student's guide to zero waste and reuse Wednesday, 23 September 2020 Join us on this journey to #ZeroWasteUoE by learning about reducing what we use, reusing what we have, recycling what we can’t reuse. Read about Student's guide to zero waste and reuse

Future Innovation Showcase Saturday, 7 April 2018 Join the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation for an open day showcasing the latest low carbon technologies that are set to transform our future Read about Future Innovation Showcase Sustainability Awards Ceremony 2018 Thursday, 29 March 2018 The Sustainability Awards, which have been running since 2010, offer an opportunity for staff and students to contribute towards the University of Edinburgh becoming more socially responsible and sustainable. Read about Sustainability Awards Ceremony 2018

Rethinking the future of plastics Monday, 26 March 2018 Disposable plastics are only used once before they are recycled or thrown away. These single use plastics include things like soft drinks bottles, straws, coffee stirrers, water bottles and a high proportion of food packaging. Read about Rethinking the future of plastics Potterrow Market - 14 March Wednesday, 14 March 2018 Featuring fresh ingredients, delicious snacks and passionate producers. Come grab some quality groceries and show your support for independent local traders. No need to put off food shopping until the weekend - do it on campus instead! Read about Potterrow Market - 14 March

Fairtrade Fortnight 2018 Monday, 26 February 2018 - Sunday, 11 March 2018 Fairtrade Fortnight puts a spotlight on trade. When trade is fair it has the potential to improve the lives of the farmers and workers who grow our food. When trade is fair, it can make the world a better place. Read about Fairtrade Fortnight 2018 Potterrow Market - 28 February Wednesday, 28 February 2018 Featuring fresh ingredients, delicious snacks and passionate producers. Come grab some quality groceries and show your support for independent local traders. No need to put off food shopping until the weekend - do it on campus instead! Read about Potterrow Market - 28 February

Potterrow Market - *Thursday* 15 February Thursday, 15 February 2018 Please note this market is taking place on a Thursday as part of the Sustain.Ed Festival. Featuring fresh ingredients, delicious snacks and passionate producers. Come grab some quality groceries and show your support for independent local traders. No need to put off food shopping until the weekend - do it on campus instead! Read about Potterrow Market - *Thursday* 15 February Potterrow Market - 7 February Wednesday, 7 February 2018 Featuring fresh ingredients, delicious snacks and passionate producers. Come grab some quality groceries and show your support for independent local traders. No need to put off food shopping until the weekend - do it on campus instead! Read about Potterrow Market - 7 February

Potterrow Market - 24 January Wednesday, 24 January 2018 Featuring fresh ingredients, delicious snacks and passionate producers. Come grab some quality groceries and show your support for independent local traders. No need to put off food shopping until the weekend - do it on campus instead! Read about Potterrow Market - 24 January Potterrow Market - 13 December Wednesday, 13 December 2017 Featuring fresh ingredients, delicious snacks and passionate producers. Come grab some quality groceries and show your support for independent local traders. No need to put off food shopping until the weekend - do it on campus instead! Read about Potterrow Market - 13 December

Potterrow Market - 6 December Wednesday, 6 December 2017 Featuring fresh ingredients, delicious snacks and passionate producers. Come grab some quality groceries and show your support for independent local traders. No need to put off food shopping until the weekend - do it on campus instead! Read about Potterrow Market - 6 December Potterrow Market - 22 November Wednesday, 22 November 2017 Featuring fresh ingredients, delicious snacks and passionate producers. Come grab some quality groceries and show your support for independent local traders. No need to put off food shopping until the weekend - do it on campus instead! Read about Potterrow Market - 22 November

Welcome to your Fairtrade University Tuesday, 12 September 2017 Did you know you’re studying at a Fairtrade university? This will be a chance for you to learn more about what it means to be Fairtrade, and the impact that it has on wider communities. Read about Welcome to your Fairtrade University Energy Coordinator summer meetup Tuesday, 27 June 2017 We are organising the summer meetup for Energy Coordinators. Come along to enjoy a networking lunch and to hear and discuss recent developments on the University's energy programme. Read about Energy Coordinator summer meetup

Design for well-being: modelling villages for 21st century Monday, 20 February 2017 Staff and students are invited to explore whether the concept of a model village can be updated and reconstructed to provide a framework for community building in two contexts: within the globalised cityscape of Edinburgh; and a post-conflict living environment for displaced peoples in the South Sudan. Read about Design for well-being: modelling villages for 21st century Farmers' Market Thursday, 16 February 2017 We are delighted to share the news that the University of Edinburgh’s first Farmers’ Market is being piloted in mid-February. Drop by Potterrow on Thursday the 16th of February to grab some quality groceries and show your support for fresh, seasonal, home grown produce. Read about Farmers' Market

Climate-smart food Tuesday, 15 November 2016 Join us for Our Changing World Lecture, "Climate-smart food" with Professor Dave Reay. Read about Climate-smart food In the Loop Thursday, 10 November 2016 Gain a better understanding of the importance of circular economy thinking in today's world by playing the IN THE LOOP board game. Read about In the Loop

Beyond Dangerous Climate Change: How Paris locks out 2°C Thursday, 17 March 2016 Professor Kevin Anderson will talk about the the successes and failures of the Paris process – offering not only an alternative take on the Agreement, but also sketching out how there still remains an outside chance of avoiding the 2°C characterisation of dangerous climate change. Read about Beyond Dangerous Climate Change: How Paris locks out 2°C Reuse Hoose Tuesday, 15 March 2016 Interested in reuse and repair rather than sending things to landfill? Come and meet local social enterprises, businesses and charities who are helping the University do just that. Read about Reuse Hoose

From Pole to Paris Saturday, 17 October 2015 The event will provide students with an insight into the Pole to Paris campaign by hearing from Beth Ward, Public Outreach & UK Section Coordinator and Edinburgh alumni taking part in the UK leg of the campaign. Read about From Pole to Paris COP21: Scotland’s Contribution Thursday, 15 October 2015 The event will hear from a panel of senior academics and Scottish Government representatives about the University’s contribution and Scotland’s wider role in the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. Read about COP21: Scotland’s Contribution