At the beginning of the September the University offered staff the chance to get a bike through the Cycle to Work scheme for the first time. In the last few months, around 30 members of staff have signed up to the scheme, taking advantage of tax and national insurance savings on the purchase of a […]
The University has this week launched a new car sharing scheme to encourage more sustainable car use and to help staff and students save on their travel costs. The scheme aims to match up staff and students and allow them take advantage of the thousands of empty car seats that are available every day. As […]
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 and safety equipment on the agreement that the employee then repays the cost over a […]
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 through the Northern Rail Corporate Season Ticket Scheme, with the full cost of the ticket […]
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 in 2010. The journey will only take about 25 minutes. Staff and students wishing to […]