At the University of Salford, we are committed to building sustainable communities through engagement, partnerships and outreach. Our initiatives in Sustainable Communities are focused on creating a collaborative environment where sustainability becomes a shared responsibility and a source of inspiration for our community and beyond, through:
At the University of Salford, sustainability isn’t just something we teach, it’s something we live and inspire our students to carry forward into the world. For MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduate Ola Goriola, that inspiration has become part of his daily work, shaping how he helps build a more sustainable and skilled future for Greater Manchester. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Go Green Salford is our Festival of Sustainability run twice a year, once in Spring time and again in Autumn. It is a two week celebration of sustainable action happening on campus, across our community and beyond. This Autumn we had our biggest Go Green Salford yet, with the whole fortnight jam packed with loads […]
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 […]
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 […]
When I first stepped onto the University of Salford campus, I was buzzing with excitement—new beginnings, endless possibilities. But in the middle of academic goals and social experiences, one thing stood out: the realisation that we, as students, hold immense power to shape the future and sustainability is the heart of it. If you’re a […]
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 […]
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, […]