Policies and strategies

The Estates Vision explains how we plan to achieve our goal of creating a world-class estate for a world-class university.

Accessibility Policy

Accessibility Policy Guidance

This Policy governs the installation and operation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and systems by the University of Edinburgh or on University premises. 

The Integrated Transport Plan sets out how the University of Edinburgh will improve connectivity to and between our campuses and residencies with the intent of increasing the proportion of students and staff using sustainable transport options.

Integrated Transport Plan (2023-30)

This Vehicle Policy aims to reduce legal, health and safety and financial liability and to control costs of managing University vehicles. 

The Strategy sets out how The University of Edinburgh will achieve its vision to becoming a zero waste University by embedding Circular Economy thinking, and putting waste prevention, reuse and recycling at the forefront of our relationship with resources.

Waste Strategy 2018/19 - 2022/23

The University has adopted a more sustainable and economic policy on drinking water and is dispensing with freestanding bottled water coolers and bottled water.

Drinking Water Policy 

The purpose of this policy is to provide an effective framework for the control of risk from exposure to legionella bacteria (the causative agent of legionellosis, including Legionnaires’ disease) within water systems under the control of the University of Edinburgh.

Control of Legionella Bacteria within Water Systems Policy