Golden Dandelion Awards
Dr Emilka Skrzypek, Deputy Director of the Centre for Energy Ethics (CEE) and Programme Director of the MSc in Energy Policy and Finance, was awarded the Golden Dandelion Award for two MSc modules: Energy Inequalities…
Tag: UNSDG 7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
International Conference on Sustainable Chemistry for Net Zero (ICSC-NZ) – School of Chemistry
The inaugural International Conference on Sustainable Chemistry for Net Zero (ICSC-NZ) was held at the University from 10–13 June 2025. Created to provide a balanced alternative to highly specialised or overly broad…
Mining Battery Metals: What, How, Where, Sustainable? – School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences hosted a multidisciplinary conference in May, titled Mining Battery Metals: What, How, Where, Sustainable? The afternoon event at the Bute Building brought together…
Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ)
The University is a member of Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ), a coalition of Scottish universities that aims to drive research collaboration across disciplines, empower communities, and guide policymaking to help…
Sustainable Laboratories and LEAF Accreditation
LEAF is an accreditation system that assesses sustainability standards within laboratories, awarding Bronze, Silver, or Gold certification based on actions to reduce energy, waste, and resource use. Following a pilot…
Bus Partnership
In November 2024, we celebrated the second anniversary of our unique bus travel partnership with Stagecoach, and brought on board local bus operator Moffat & Williamson. Since November 2022, the 75% bus discount scheme…
Agilico Zero: Sustainable Procurement in Action
As part of its commitment to responsible procurement, the University introduced the Agilico Zero initiative to replace its printing and copying fleet. Rather than purchasing entirely new devices, a refurbishment…
Net Zero Public Sector Building Standard
The University is currently trialling the Net Zero Public Sector Building Standard (NZPSBS) on two flagship capital projects, New College and Digital Nexus. This reflects the University’s commitment to delivering…
Rastech: Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture in Scotland
Rastech, a Scottish AgriTech SME, is pioneering controlled-environment aquaculture systems that set new standards for sustainable food production. At Eden Campus, Rastech operates a solar-powered demonstration farm…
Solar Expansion
Solar Array: The one-megawatt ground solar photovoltaic (PV) development – backed by a Scottish Funding Council loan and supported by the Vacant & Derelict Land Fund – provides electricity to the campus. This move…