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 […]
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, […]
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 — […]
In April, Sam from the Sustainability Team joined five passionate students for a powerful event. They attended the 11th annual Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) Student Sustainability Summit 2025. Hosted at the Liverpool Guild of Students and sponsored by Unity Trust Bank, the day highlighted the power of student voices in creating change. The students were funded to attend […]
At the end of March, the Sustainability Team was proud to support the very first Manchester Unhackathon – an interdisciplinary pilot event that bought together four universities, expert voices from social enterprise, and a room full of driven students ready to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. Held at Sister – a welcoming and energetic […]
We had an incredible time at the Go Green Salford Festival of Sustainability from March 10-22! Our community came together to celebrate and learn about sustainability through a variety of engaging activities. Get the details of all the events