Use your discipline to solve a real-life sustainability challenge! The University of Salford is collaborating with the British Academy and Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS UK) to demonstrate the importance of the arts, humanities and social sciences in tackling sustainability challenges. We’re currently seeking a small and passionate group of students to take part […]
Over August, several of our buildings went off grid – and we have big plans for the future to increase this impact! First off, what does going ‘off grid’ mean? (Whatever you’re thinking, we’re not going to have the University in a field in the middle of nowhere!). To start, being ‘on grid’ means that […]
Over the past few months, I have had the incredible opportunity to work as a Biodiversity and Sustainability Intern at the University of Salford. As a graduate in Wildlife conservation and Zoo Biology I was excited to come back to the University and put my knowledge to good use around campus. This role has allowed me to combine my passion […]
We’re buzzing to announce that during Bees’ Needs Week, we have been awarded the Bees’ Needs Champions Award from DEFRA and Nature Friendly Farming Network! This award recognises exceptional initiatives that work to support pollinators, including bees. Rebecca Long-Bailey, Labour MP for Salford, commented on our Bees’ Needs Award achievement, saying: ‘Bees and other pollinators play […]
Written by Zoe Pegg, Environmental Management Assistant The plastic issue is a complicated one, and the answer is not as simple as plastic being bad. If plastic products are made to last, are reused repeatedly, and recycled at the end of their use, they can be a long-lasting, sustainable option. The biggest problem is our prolific use of avoidable and single-use plastics. Things such as drinking straws, plastic wrapping, disposable coffee cups, […]
The Sustainability awards, hosted 19 November, was a fantastic celebration of all the hard work of those who have helped to make our University more sustainable. Historically an awards event to celebrate our Green Impact teams, this year saw the addition of our LEAF-accredited labs. We also had a full line up of Special Awards, which are an added […]
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 […]
Every year we throw away hundreds of thousands of things because they’re broken. Whether its tech, furniture or toys, it’s usually cheaper to throw an item away than to get it repaired. This means tonnes of waste goes to landfill and pollutes our environment, though it’s often things which can still be made use of. […]
Go Green Salford is our Festival of Sustainability run twice a year, once in Spring time and again in Autumn. It is a two week celebration of sustainable action happening on campus, across our community and beyond. This Autumn we had our biggest Go Green Salford yet, with the whole fortnight jam packed with loads […]
We’re very happy to share that The University of Salford has once again been named a finalist in multiple categories at the Green Gown Awards, which celebrate outstanding sustainability initiatives in post-16 education. We’re proud to be shortlisted in the following categories: Next Generation Learning and Skills – Dr Dave Beck’s Environmental Justice module exemplifies Education for […]