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:
Take a walk around Peel Park and check out the Big Thinking Trail to find out what University of Salford staff hope to see in the future and what we can get started on today to help make it a reality. The Big Thinking Trail is an interactive walk which encourages everyone to consider the […]
This year, Go Green Salford ran between February 28th – March 27th and explored four themes: Our Planet, Our Food, Our Resources and Our Nature. Throughout the month, we saw lots of engagement and support from our students, staff and local community. A massive thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s events! […]
Palm oil is the most popular vegetable oil, used around the world in a range of food products including bread, chocolate, and margarine. As well as food, it is also present in some form in most cosmetics and cleaning products. Palm oil is extremely popular for several reasons, such as its long shelf life as […]
Some activities are hobbies to pass time while bringing joy to the doer. In one sentence I will describe litter picking as ‘a bringer of joy’ as I often feel fulfilled after I fill a trash bag, especially from a street or spot that I use frequently. I come from a place where independent litter […]
Litter is one of the main threats to hedgehogs living in urban environments. Unfortunately, many of them die because of it every year. To help create a safe and welcoming space for them on our campus, we’ve signed up to this year’s Big Hog-Friendly Litter Pick Challenge! About the challenge The challenge will take place […]
Cycle September starts in just two weeks! It’s a global challenge which runs throughout the entire month. It aims to promote active travel and the benefits of cycling. Last year there were over 56,000 participants. Cycling has a wide range of benefits. It’s good for our health (both mental & physical), our planet and our […]
With many of us going back to work and study on campus soon, now is a great time to consider how we choose to travel.
Salford Conversations are interactive sessions for University of Salford colleagues, which give participants an opportunity to meet, discuss things that matter to them, create new connections, and learn from each other. They take place 3-4 times a year, with each session focusing on a different topic. In March we took part in the “Salford Conversations […]
Plastic Free July is an annual campaign to raise awareness around one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges: plastic pollution. It has been running since 2011 and currently it is one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. In 2020, Plastic Free July was supported by 326 million participants worldwide. Why plastic-free? There […]
We live in a technological landscape with an excess of visual stimulation, what we know as ‘real life’ is now blurring into digital reality. Social media platforms like Instagram are entering a period where brands are relying on the platform as a way to be discovered by new potential customers. The rise of influencers are […]