University Divestment: Reflecting on the Edinburgh Experience
Date
First Broadcast Date
30 September 2015
12:00 - 13:00
Venue
WEBINAR VIA WEBEX
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In this webinar Dave Gorman, Director of Social Responsibility & Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh, will reflect on the process the institution undertook to divest from fossil fuels. Joined by Iain Patton, EAUC Chief Executive, Dave will share his experience of the divestment process and answer questions from EAUC members whose institutions are considering a review of their fossil fuel investment policy.
Why should I attend?
By attending this webinar, you will learn how the University of Edinburgh committed to and implemented a change in its policy on fossil fuel investment. You will also have the chance to pose any questions you have on divestment.
Who is this webinar for?
Anyone whose institution is currently undertaking or considering undertaking a review of their fossil fuel investment policy.
What are the key learning outcomes?
Increased understanding of issues surrounding university divestment policies.
Speakers:
Dave Gorman, Director of Social Responsibility & Sustainability, University of Edinburgh
Iain Patton, Chief Executive, The EAUC
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Presentation
Podcast
In this webinar Dave Gorman, Director of Social Responsibility & Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh, will reflect on the process the institution undertook to divest from fossil fuels. Joined by Iain Patton, EAUC Chief Executive, Dave will share his experience of the divestment process and answer questions from EAUC members whose institutions are considering a review of their fossil fuel investment policy.
Why should I attend?
By attending this webinar, you will learn how the University of Edinburgh committed to and implemented a change in its policy on fossil fuel investment. You will also have the chance to pose any questions you have on divestment.
Who is this webinar for?
Anyone whose institution is currently undertaking or considering undertaking a review of their fossil fuel investment policy.
What are the key learning outcomes?
Increased understanding of issues surrounding university divestment policies.
Speakers:
Dave Gorman, Director of Social Responsibility & Sustainability, University of Edinburgh
Iain Patton, Chief Executive, The EAUC
>Download the Webinar Programme
Presentation
Podcast