Sustainable Communities

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:

Communication and Engagement Strategy: Our Communication and Engagement Strategy empowers the whole University community to take part in sustainability initiatives through regular updates, events, and workshops. By raising awareness and promoting sustainability practices, we create a culture where students, staff, and partners feel inspired to take action.
Sustainability Partnerships: Collaboration is key to achieving sustainability at scale. We actively work with local authorities, businesses, NGOs, and educational institutions to support sustainable development in Greater Manchester and beyond. These partnerships help amplify our impact, enabling shared projects and initiatives that address social, economic, and environmental challenges on a regional level and further.
Carbon Literacy Programme: Our Carbon Literacy Programme offers students and staff training on the science and impacts of carbon emissions, along with practical strategies to reduce their personal and professional carbon footprints. You can sign up to our next training sessions here.

Boosting Biodiversity: Dedicating my summer to protecting campus biodiversity

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 […]

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. […]

Go Green Salford – Autumn 2025

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 […]

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 […]

A Welcome banner in the Peel Park campus with some students walking in the background.

From Campus to Climate Action: How Students at the University of Salford Can Lead the Sustainability Movement

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 […]

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 […]

Growing Green: My Journey as a Summer Intern in Sustainability at the University of Salford

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, […]

Bec Bennett presenting the Sustainability Champion Award on stage to a seated audience, with her image shown on two large screens in front of a seated audience in a blue-lit room.

Celebrating Sustainability at the 10th Annual Create Student Awards

We’re proud to share the inspiring sustainability stories from this year’s Create Student Awards, which honour the outstanding achievements of students and alumni from the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology. Held at the Lowry Hotel on Thursday 12 June, the evening featured a celebration dinner and nine awards recognising creativity, innovation, and impact — […]

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 […]