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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 […]

University Repair Café

Every year we throw away hundreds of thousands of things because they’re broken. Whether its tech, furniture or toys, it’s usually cheaper to throw an item away than to get it repaired. This means tonnes of waste goes to landfill and pollutes our environment, though it’s often things which can still be made use of. […]

Sustainability Team members smiling and holding their thumbs up stood behind their promotional stall.

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 […]

River Irwell, Salford Peel Park Campus

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 […]

Three people on bicycles looking at the view at Kersal Wetlands.

Pedals & Purpose: Celebrating Cycling and Sustainability at Salford

At the University of Salford, we believe in connecting people, planet, and place – and this year’s World Bicycle Day was a perfect reflection of message. Cycling into Sustainability With a rare glimpse of sunshine overhead, our Sustainability Team hosted a guided bike tour to Kersal Wetlands – a stunning local green space with a […]

A group of people gathered for a litter Pick in Peel Park

Creating Community – Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give us a sense of purpose. Creating strong connections with others through similar values and interests can help remind us that we are not alone. For Mental Health Awareness Week we are highlighting some of the sustainability activities we support that bring […]

A group of people stood around a tree in a park

Go Green Salford March 2025 Round-Up

We had an incredible time at the Go Green Salford Festival of Sustainability from March 10-22! Our community came together to celebrate and learn about sustainability through a variety of engaging activities. Get the details of all the events