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Students splash colour in playground

09 May, 2025

Fourth year Graphic Design students researched, designed and installed a garden mural to inject…

Hundreds of days to make a difference

10 December, 2024

Last academic year, University staff gave more than 2,100 hours of time, energy and enthusiasm to…

Collaborating to enhance literacy

09 July, 2024

The Craigmillar Literacy Trust is an important charity in Edinburgh that supports literacy skills…

Out and about at local festivals 

02 July, 2024

The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability recently connected with the local…

Meet our new Social Impact Manager

02 July, 2024

Aidan Tracey is our new Social Impact Manager, and will be helping to deliver positive change in…

University announces further investment in social housing fund

28 June, 2024

Through its Social Investment Fund, the University of Edinburgh has invested a further £1 million…

University outreach centre provides new space for community projects and partnerships

15 November, 2023

Located on the busy thoroughfare of Nicolson Street in Edinburgh’s Southside, the new outreach…

Edinburgh Giants: Transforming Lives Through Inclusive Wheelchair Rugby

23 October, 2023

Sport can be more than just fun and games. Sport can transform lives, bringing us together and…

University Celebrates Economic and Social Impact in the Local Community

19 October, 2023

On Thursday 5 October, the University welcomed community organisations, staff and local politicians…

Empowering communities: University scheme provides space for growth and collaboration 

29 August, 2023

Community groups that hold an affiliation with the University (e.g. through a link with staff,…