The University of Edinburgh has published the final progress report on its 2020-25 Community Plan. The plan was shaped with local communities and includes 32 commitments. Progress has been made against all commitments.
Key milestones include:
- The launch of a partnership with IntoUniversity, including an education centre in Craigmillar, Edinburgh
- Full commitment of £8 million of funds to social investments
- The launch of the Binks Hub, advancing the involvement of citizen researchers in research
- The launch of Education Beyond Borders, enhancing support for refugee academics
- Adoption of the Community Access to Rooms scheme, providing free meeting space to almost 200 local community groups.
- Opening of the Usher and Edinburgh Futures Institute buildings, designed with local partners in mind
- The first fixed location for the University’s veterinary outreach initiative at 127 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
- Repurposing of Rullion Green Wood in the Pentland Hills Regional Park to enhance its biodiversity, animal habitats and public access
- Publication of the University’s wide-scoped Race Review, development of which included robust community engagement
Continuation of work in these and other areas is in scope of the University’s Community Plan 2025-30, which is already in motion.
