Green Gown Awards 2011 - Student Initiatives & Campaigns - University of Edinburgh

OurEd: an online social responsibility and sustainability community - Highly Commended

Social Responsibility and Sustainability (SRS) refers to complex interrelated global issues that often feel far removed from the campus. Engaging students in these issues is a challenge mainly because of the cultural diversity of the students. To promote student engagement with SRS, the University of Edinburgh has developed an online resource called OurEd.

It makes SRS relevant and engaging for students, communicates SRS in a positive way and offers practical guidance on involvement in SRC issues. Adopting a holistic approach to SRS, it brings together all of the University’s related SRS activities in one place, focusing on promoting community, shared values and environmental citizenship, rather than specific pro-environmental behaviours, as the former has more potential for long-term change.