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Creating for Change: Susan Ejeme’s Journey Through Sustainable Fashion

At the University of Salford, we see sustainability as a perspective that shapes how students understand and interact with the world. For Susan Ejeme, a graduate of the MSc Fashion Business and Marketing programme, this perspective has deeply influenced both her career goals and her personal approach to fashion. Since starting her degree, Susan has […]

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Turning Passion into Purpose: How Richard Walker is Helping Shape a Sustainable Manchester

A graduate of the MSc Sustainability programme, Richard Walker now works as the Tourism Sustainability Manager at Marketing Manchester, the organisation responsible for promoting Greater Manchester as a leading destination for business, events, and tourism. Richard’s role brings together everything he learned at Salford, from environmental awareness and social impact to practical solutions that drive real change. What […]

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From Placements to Policy: How Rebecca Bowcock Forged a Career in Carbon and Community

Rebecca Bowcock’s route into sustainability didn’t follow a straight line, and that’s precisely what makes it powerful. A Human Geography graduate from the University of Salford (class of 2018), Rebecca left university with practical skills, a network of contacts and a conviction that sustainability should be both strategic and achievable. Today she’s a Senior Carbon […]

People walking through Peel Park in winter.

Celebrate National Tree Week with a guided Tree Walk on campus

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]