At the beginning of the September the University offered staff the chance to get a bike through the Cycle to Work scheme for the first time. In the last few months, around 30 members of staff have signed up to the scheme, taking advantage of tax and national insurance savings on the purchase of a […]
An exciting new cycling project called ‘iCycle Salford’ is being launched at the University in the next few weeks that will offer short and long term cycle hire to University students and staff. The project is student led, run from within the Students Union by the SIFE Society(Students in Free Enterprise), with a major focus […]
This weeks Bicycle User Group meeting emphasised the growing attention being given to cycling and its role in improving the sustainability of how we travel. Like many aspects of environmental sustainability, the University has been slow to look at making improvements to encourage greater use of sustainable travel. Cycling in particular has been poorly catered […]
Staff who are interested in taking part in the University Cycle to Work Scheme can attend an information stand in Allerton tomorrow to find out more about the scheme and the potential benefits. Evans Cycles stand in Maxwell last month Evans Cycles will be on campus on Tuesday October 11 from 12-2 on the Allerton […]
As part of the ‘Get Me Toasty’ campaign, all Salford homeowners and private tenants can now get cavity wall and loft insulation free of charge (subject to survey). Fitting the insulation takes less than half a day but you’ll get years of benefits from it: – You can turn your heating down and save up […]
The University has this week launched a new car sharing scheme to encourage more sustainable car use and to help staff and students save on their travel costs. The scheme aims to match up staff and students and allow them take advantage of the thousands of empty car seats that are available every day. As […]
The time has now come to say good-bye to the 60W light bulb as the EU ban on 60W incandescent light bulbs comes into effect on the 1st September 2011. Already 75W, 100W, and all clear incandescent bulbs have been banned in terms of manufacturing and importing of into the EU. Retailers are still allowed […]
The University Cycle to Work Scheme has launched this week as part of the University’s ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable travel and promoting healthy lifestyles. Evans Cycles stand in Maxwell The scheme provides staff with the use of a bike and safety equipment on the agreement that the employee then repays the cost over a […]
From September, the University will be operating a new season ticket loan scheme in conjunction with Northern Rail, which offers an easy and affordable way to save money on rail travel. The University will offer staff an annual season ticket through the Northern Rail Corporate Season Ticket Scheme, with the full cost of the ticket […]
The Manchester Sky Ride 2011 is taking place this Sunday, August 7 with up to 10,000 cyclists expected to take advantage of traffic free streets in the city centre. Cyclists will be able to travel along a 11.5km route between Castlefield and Sport City that will be totally traffic free between 10am and 4pm. The […]