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:
Bec Bennett, Assistant Director of Sustainability Sustainability Office, University of Salford Current role Working with the Director of Sustainability in developing and driving our Sustainability Strategy and overseeing our strategic projects and operational activities. Leading on our Net Zero Carbon Strategic Project and our Responsible Procurement and Sustainable Construction Policies. Green career journey BSc (Hons) […]
A belated happy halloween! We hope you have all had the spookiest of evenings and have enjoyed all this time in Autumn has to offer. This is a quick message from Horace the Hedgehog to catch you up on where our hedgehogs are this time of year as the dark nights draw in and the […]
Litter is one of the main threats to hedgehogs living in urban environments, such as our campus. To help create a safe and welcoming space for them in Salford, we’ve signed up to this year’s Big Hog-Friendly Litter Pick Challenge! About the challenge The challenge will take place between 19th September and 30th November 2023. The more […]
Sustaining Photography is a collaborative project by Lizzie King & Gwen Riley Jones to connect and engage students at the University of Salford with sustainable photographic processes, using produce from the campus Community Allotment. Traditional photographic methods use chemicals that create toxic waste. The project instead is sharing and developing new methods using organic, plant-based, locally grown or […]
The Green Gown Awards are the most prestigious recognition of best practice within the further and higher education sector. Established in 2004, the aim of the Awards is to showcase exceptional sustainability initiatives undertaken within the education sector, and to highlight the role of universities and colleges in educating the next generations about sustainable and […]
The Team has been awarded two Green Impact National Awards: Innovation for Engagement and Sustainability Hero, for their continuing commitment tosustainability action and engagement. Every year, Green Impact Special Awards are given out across the country to people and teams who go above and beyond for sustainability. These Special Award winners are then put forward […]
Join us on Tuesday 14/03 for a Community Clean-up Day in the community orchard on Rock Street in Salford (M7 2DQ). The day will involve litter picking, planting and garden maintenance.
Gwen Riley Jones is the Socially Engaged Photographer in Residence with the University of Salford Art Collection. During her time with the Collection she had worked with a number of youth groups, including Salford Youth Council and youth environmental charity ‘Action for Conservation’ to explore: Who are collections for? What stories can they tell? Whose […]
Cycle to Work Day is the UK’s biggest cycling commuting event. Choosing to commute by cycling is a great way to improve fitness, reduce stress, and take positive action for our planet. You can find out all about the impacts of cycling at Love to Ride. How to get involved It’s easy: sign up at […]
The University of Salford campus has once again been recognised by the prestigious Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the best green spaces in the world. Green Flag Award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Following a desk assessment and a visit at our campus, we can once again raise […]