Get inspired by stories of progress towards all 17 Sustainable Development Goals from across the University of Edinburgh. This exploratory publication tells the stories of the many meaningful contributions to the UN’s SDGs over the past five years.
Be inspired by University-wide case studies across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, under the themes of:
- Operations
- Community
- Teaching and learning
- Partnerships
- Research
Sustainable Development Goals Accord
The University of Edinburgh and Students’ Association signed the Sustainable Development Goals Accord in 2017. The purpose of the Accord is to inspire, celebrate and advance the critical role that education has in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals and the value it brings to governments, business and wider society.
Ranking organisations, such as Times Higher Education and QS World Rankings, embrace the SDGs, using them to recognise leaders in Higher Education.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 7th in the world in the 2025 QS World University Rankings for Sustainability. In the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, the University achieved joint 1st in the world for its contribution to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
Read the Stories of Impact (and get involved!)
Get the lowdown on the inspiring stories behind the rankings.
From The Big Sort to The Big Dig, to free accredited sustainability training, there are so many ways you can develop your knowledge and experiences at the University of Edinburgh.
‘Stories of Impact’ was launched during Global Goals Week in September 2025.
