University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh pledges to:

Challenge ourselves to increase the positive impact we make on our local community.

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We will do the following things that we don’t do at the moment to improve our social impact.

Signed by Peter Mathieson, Principal, February 2023

 

1st Commitment

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We will build on our renewed University of Sanctuary status by extending additional support to New Scots

Geographical location of impact: Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Scottish Borders
Contact details: Sarah Hoey, Immigration, Legal Adviser & Chair of Refugee, Asylum & At-Risk Advisory Group, Edinburgh Global

 

2nd Commitment

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We will open Dick Vet in the Community, providing accessible veterinary support to the pets of homeless people.

Geographical location of impact: City of Edinburgh
Contact details: Andrew Gardiner, Senior Lecturer, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies  

 

3rd Commitment

We will offer space to a range of community engagement projects from our new community-facing location at 127 Nicholson Street, Edinburgh

Geographical location of impact: Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Scottish Borders
Contact details: Isla Parker, Gaelic and Community Relations Officer, Communications and Marketing