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Turning Passion into Purpose: How Richard Walker is Helping Shape a Sustainable Manchester

A graduate of the MSc Sustainability programme, Richard Walker now works as the Tourism Sustainability Manager at Marketing Manchester, the organisation responsible for promoting Greater Manchester as a leading destination for business, events, and tourism. Richard’s role brings together everything he learned at Salford, from environmental awareness and social impact to practical solutions that drive real change. What […]

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From Placements to Policy: How Rebecca Bowcock Forged a Career in Carbon and Community

Rebecca Bowcock’s route into sustainability didn’t follow a straight line, and that’s what makes it powerful. A Human Geography graduate from the University of Salford (class of 2018), Rebecca left university with practical skills, a network of contacts and a conviction that sustainability should be both strategic and achievable. Today she’s a Senior Carbon Consultant […]

People walking through Peel Park in winter.

Celebrate National Tree Week with a guided Tree Walk on campus

National Tree Week (22 – 30 November) is the UK’s biggest celebration of trees. It’s a chance to reflect on how trees support people, wildlife, and the planet. This year, the University of Salford is marking the occasion with a Tree Walk through Peel Park and our campus green spaces. Join us on Monday 24 […]

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University of Salford Sustainability Fair

Thursday 16 October, 10:00 – 15:00 SEE Foyer, SEE Building, Peel Park Campus As Go Green Salford comes to a close, we’re inviting you to join us for the University of Salford Sustainability Fair – a celebration of the brilliant initiatives, societies, and organisations driving positive change here at Salford and beyond. This event is […]

Help Design the Barratt Redrow Community Garden with the RHS

We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity for our students to help shape a brand-new community garden on campus. This project is a collaboration between the University of Salford, Barratt Redrow – one of the UK’s largest homebuilders – and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Together, we will create a green space that reflects our […]

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A Changing Climate, A Call to Action: Why Salford’s Youth Must Rise

They say climate change is a faraway storm. But what if I told you, it’s already pouring here in Greater Manchester—and we’re standing in the middle of it? From the Boxing Day floods of 2015 to the unbearable heatwave of July 2022, climate change is no longer a prediction. It’s personal. And for cities like […]

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Plastic-Free July: Small Actions, Big Impact at Salford

Throughout July, staff, students and local community members came together to reduce single-use plastics and take steps towards a more sustainable future. Across 11 impactful events, we got stuck in, from hands-on gardening to creative upcycling and litter picking, showing what’s possible when we act with purpose. Here’s what we got up to: Hedgehog-Friendly Litter […]