Lights out for incandescent bulbs

The time has now come to say good-bye to the 60W light bulb as the EU ban on 60W incandescent light bulbs comes into effect on the 1st September 2011.  Already 75W, 100W, and all clear incandescent bulbs have been

Lights out for incandescent bulbs

The time has now come to say good-bye to the 60W light bulb as the EU ban on 60W incandescent light bulbs comes into effect on the 1st September 2011.  Already 75W, 100W, and all clear incandescent bulbs have been

Cycle to Work Scheme underway

The University Cycle to Work Scheme has launched this week as part of the University’s ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable travel and promoting healthy lifestyles. Evans Cycles stand in Maxwell The scheme provides staff with the use of a bike

Cycle to Work Scheme underway

The University Cycle to Work Scheme has launched this week as part of the University’s ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable travel and promoting healthy lifestyles. Evans Cycles stand in Maxwell The scheme provides staff with the use of a bike

Rail season ticket loan scheme available from September

From September, the University will be operating a new season ticket loan scheme in conjunction with Northern Rail, which offers an easy and affordable way to save money on rail travel. The University will offer staff an annual season ticket

Rail season ticket loan scheme available from September

From September, the University will be operating a new season ticket loan scheme in conjunction with Northern Rail, which offers an easy and affordable way to save money on rail travel. The University will offer staff an annual season ticket

Get on your bike for the Sky Ride

The Manchester Sky Ride 2011 is taking place this Sunday, August 7 with up to 10,000 cyclists expected to take advantage of traffic free streets in the city centre. Cyclists will be able to travel along a 11.5km route between

Get on your bike for the Sky Ride

The Manchester Sky Ride 2011 is taking place this Sunday, August 7 with up to 10,000 cyclists expected to take advantage of traffic free streets in the city centre. Cyclists will be able to travel along a 11.5km route between

Cycle to Work Scheme will launch in September

From September, employees will be able to participate in a new University-supported Cycle to Work Scheme. As part of the University’s commitment to encouraging sustainable methods of travel, the scheme will provide staff with the use of a bike and

Cycle to Work Scheme will launch in September

From September, employees will be able to participate in a new University-supported Cycle to Work Scheme. As part of the University’s commitment to encouraging sustainable methods of travel, the scheme will provide staff with the use of a bike and

New tram line improves connections to the University

A new Metrolink line has opened this month that has increased sustainable travel links to the University. Anyone travelling from the Chorlton area can now change at Cornbrook and board a service direct to the MediaCityUK tram stop which opened

New tram line improves connections to the University

A new Metrolink line has opened this month that has increased sustainable travel links to the University. Anyone travelling from the Chorlton area can now change at Cornbrook and board a service direct to the MediaCityUK tram stop which opened

Greater Manchester to receive £4.9m cycle fund

Greater Manchester has secured a £4.9 million investment from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) for an array of cycling improvements across the region. Impression of a proposed cycle centre at Manchester Piccadilly (from Manchester & Salford Cycle Centres report)

Greater Manchester to receive £4.9m cycle fund

Greater Manchester has secured a £4.9 million investment from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) for an array of cycling improvements across the region. Impression of a proposed cycle centre at Manchester Piccadilly (from Manchester & Salford Cycle Centres report)

Free Salford QuaysLink bus to MediaCityUK has begun

The new bus service linking the University to MediaCityUK, called ‘Salford QuaysLink’ has started this week. The service operates between Salford Crescent station, Salford Shopping City and Salford Quays on a 10-minute frequency during the day Monday-Friday and every 15

Free Salford QuaysLink bus to MediaCityUK has begun

The new bus service linking the University to MediaCityUK, called ‘Salford QuaysLink’ has started this week. The service operates between Salford Crescent station, Salford Shopping City and Salford Quays on a 10-minute frequency during the day Monday-Friday and every 15

Cycle lockers available for the summer

Outside of the Horlock and Constantine Court student residences there are some bicycle lockers, shown here in less favourable cycling weather. Accommodation have kindly allowed staff and students to use the lockers over the summer period while the residences are

Cycle lockers available for the summer

Outside of the Horlock and Constantine Court student residences there are some bicycle lockers, shown here in less favourable cycling weather. Accommodation have kindly allowed staff and students to use the lockers over the summer period while the residences are

A Walk in the Life

Clare Fallon, our Assistant Environment & Sustainability Officer (who you may know from such initiatives as Fairtrade and the Wallness Lane Clean Up) walks to work every day. So to get a feel for what it’s like to walk to

A Walk in the Life

Clare Fallon, our Assistant Environment & Sustainability Officer (who you may know from such initiatives as Fairtrade and the Wallness Lane Clean Up) walks to work every day. So to get a feel for what it’s like to walk to