Since the start of January, you may have noticed that the ground floor toilets across campus have been fitted with machines which vend free period products. These machines are in all ground floor toilets in all buildings across campus* These products are available for anyone to take as and when they (or a friend or family member) need […]
On Wednesday the 29th of May, Megan, our Graduate Sustainability Communications & Engagement Officer and Elena, our Sustainability Communications and Campaigns Intern from the Sustainability Office attended the annual SOS-UK Student Sustainability Summit. They attended alongside two students Oliver and Deborah from the newly formed UoS Sustainability & Environment Society. Deborah, Chair of the UoS […]
A two-day BioBlitz was held in and around the University of Salford’s Peel Park campus in March as part of our Go Green Salford activities. To to find out more about our Go Green Salford campaign, check out our blog post here. Here is a more in depth look at what we got up to! […]
From 4th-22nd of March 2024, The Sustainability Team at the University of Salford ran its annual Go Green Salford 2024 campaign, to encourage students and staff across its three campuses to take part in its various activities, pop-up displays and events. Monday 4th March: In partnership with Salford Rangers, a hedgerow made up of Dog […]
With the move to more sustainable travel, me and my family recently decided to change our car to a fully electric one. In order to help people who might be considering this next step, I figured I would write an article about how it has been and to give an insight on things to consider […]
To support the PlasticFreeUoS campaign, a MA Visual Communication student Jessica Robinson from the University of Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology has made a series of brilliant posters to raise awareness of the issues related to single use plastics. You can find them around the Peel Park campus. The posters highlight that […]
Current role Phil is focused on reducing the University’s Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions, maintaining the ISO 50001 certification for energy management, and working with the Estates department and the Sustainability Office to deliver the Net Zero carbon ambitions. Green Career Journey Phil had an unconventional route into his current role. Initially studying for […]
Will is in charge of the strategic direction of the Sustainability Office. This involves the development of the strategy, the development of strategic relations and oversight of operational activities. Will is currently leading the engagement work around the strategy, as well as making external strategic connections with bodies such as Transport for Greater Manchester, the […]
Last week we launched Virtual Peel Park – a digital tool which makes the park more accessible to all. The project is led by Dr Simon Hutchinson from SEE, in collaboration with our team and the Salford Ranger Team. The tool has been co-created by salford uni staff, students, and local community. It includes information […]
Current role Leading on sustainability communications and engagement in the Sustainability Office to help and enable our students and staff to make sustainable choices. Coordinating a programme of events and initiatives, including Hedgehog Friendly Campus, Plastic Free UoS, Community Growing Space, and Go Green Salford. Green career journey BA in Business Management, originally pursuing a […]