In 2025 the Sustainability Team began monitoring bee and butterfly populations due to an increased team focus on supporting nature and boosting biodiversity. In order to make any meaningful impact, we need to find out what’s already living here. This means walking around all areas of campus at a steady pace and taking note of […]
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 […]
By Skye Beauchamp Introduction Upon finishing my Wildlife and Practical Conservation with Professional Skills degree and gathering more field experience by working for renowned reforesting company City of Trees, I knew I wouldn’t stay away from the University for long. I put my skills and knowledge to work in my Biodiversity & Circular Economy GAP-25 […]
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 […]
by Saadan Hussain When I first arrived at the University of Salford to pursue my master’s in Sustainability, I had no idea how deeply involved I would become in the university’s climate action work. Fast forward a few months, and I found myself working as a Graduate Business Associate (Sustainability) through a two-month summer internship, […]
When we think about plastic pollution, our minds often drift to distant beaches, clogged oceans, or turtles mistaking bags for jellyfish. But what if I told you that one of the biggest threats to our health and ecosystems is lurking much closer – right in the rivers, canals, and lakes of the UK? Welcome to […]
20 March marks World Bee Day and what a glorious day it was for surveying Salford’s bees. Founded in 2018 by the United Nations, World Bee Day highlights the importance of bees and other pollinators. Pollination is a process which enables flowering plants to reproduce and is primarily facilitated by insects. Whilst feeding on flower […]
From creative crafts to community clean-ups, The British Hedgehog Preservation Society‘s Hedgehog Awareness Week 2025 has been a celebration of campus compassion, practical action and wildlife advocacy – and we couldn’t have done it without you. This year’s theme, Give hedgehogs the edge, inspired us to reimagine the boundaries of our gardens and green spaces […]
Why do we need an Environmental & Energy Management System? There are many benefits to having an externally certified environmental and energy management system (EEMS) in place. Firstly, it gives us reassurance that we understand and are meeting the wide range of compliance obligations that apply to the Estates & Facilities division. This includes extensive […]
University of Salford awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces! Our beautiful campus has once again been recognised as one of the best green spaces in the UK by receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award – for the sixth year in a row! […]