Happy Bees' Needs Week! There's lots we are doing to support bees on campus and lots you can do yourself. Providing year round flowers, leaving unspoiled habitat to make a home, providing water, avoiding the use of pesticides and so much more!

Another deer spotted on campus! Our campus is truly filled with nature, from bees to hedgehogs to deer. We’ve been working hard to make our campus a place that supports people and nature. Together we’ve made a place that supports biodiversity and wellbeing.

Ever wondered about plastic waste in our labs? Single use plastics can be a necessary part of many laboratory processes. Hear from Adam, the Lead Technician at the Megalab about plastic reduction Find out more about LEAF: www.salford.ac.uk/environmenta... #PlasticFreeJuly #labs #research #LEAF

Recently we installed cameras where our hedgehog houses (built by staff and students during Hedgehog Awareness Week) were placed about on campus. We're really excited to share this footage showing a hedgehog wandering about campus grounds! 🦔

Looking for fun summer plans? 🌞 Get involved in Plastic Free July and join a month of feel-good activities: Join the movement, bring your friends and be a part of it. More info is linked here: www.salford.ac.uk/environmenta...

Did you guess correctly? We’ve recently installed Hedgehog cameras across campus! Keep an eye out and follow our socials to see what footage we capture! To learn more about our hedgehog-friendly campus visit our website: www.salford.ac.uk/environmenta...

Nature is loving our Let It Grow campaign A roe deer was spotted enjoying the long grass at Christchurch Orchard where we’re also lucky to have some rare Bee Orchids blooming By keeping grass long to provide shaded shelter and allowing wildflowers to bloom, Let It Grow is helping to support nature

Join us for another one of our Nature Walks! This leisurely and fully accessible walk is guided by the sustainability team. When: 12.30 - 13.30, Friday 17 July Where: Meeting Outside Clifford Whitworth Library Booking Form: forms.office.com/e/C3Jx2LCEni

Today is Clean Air Day the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to raising awareness about how air pollution affects our health and environment. For more information and to explore the facts about air pollution visit: groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/near-you/con...

We have another Carbon Literacy training session scheduled! If you're looking to build your understanding of Climate Change and learn how to take positive action, then Carbon Literacy training is perfect. Booking Link: forms.office.com/e/ATGNLfgb7i

Today is World Refill Day. It is a day about making reuse part of everyday life. You can check where the refill stations are located using the webpage, which provides a map: www.salford.ac.uk/campus/eat-a...

Happy Bike Week! Opting to cycle can significantly reduce your carbon footprint and help reduce pollution. We can also improve our own health through active travel exercise and taking more time to be outdoors. Why not give cycling a go this bike week? 🚴‍♂️

Happy World Environment Day! Today we’re taking a moment to appreciate our beautiful campus. Take a look at the article we created with the Student Union for ideas on how to stay motivated and take action towards sustainability: www.salfordsu.com/news/article... @salforduni.bsky.social

This workshop, explores ways to engage other people to take sustainable action with us. Whether its convincing people to use the right bin, ditching the car to opt for public transport or taking sustainable action in the workplace. forms.office.com/e/gK5uTcsAqK

No Mow May is officially over. But what about No Mow June? No Mow July? And No Mow August!? At The University of Salford, we're continuing to Let It Grow - leaving spaces across campus as no mow and low mow areas. Giving nature a chance to thrive. What's your favourite Let It Grow area?

Have a look at our June newsletter to see what we did last month and what we have planned for this month. You can find out more about... 📽️Our free Sauvages film screening 🌞More Solar panels on our SEE Building 🌼Our continued Let It Grow campaign on campus sway.cloud.microsoft/WXfaVMJKKLtb...

🌎World Environment Day is coming up so join us for a relaxing and tranquil guided nature walk across campus. When: Friday 5 June, 12:30–13:30 Where: Outside Clifford Whitworth Library Book here: forms.office.com/e/GCEWiZMR0z @salforduni.bsky.social

📽Don't miss out on this excellent film by Manchester Friends of the Earth! forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon.... Form closes: 4:30pm, 3rd June @salforduni.bsky.social

It’s World Bee Day and we’ve been busy bees celebrating! 🐝 Our bee walk and talk gave people opportunity to learn about bees before seeing them about on campus. We're also helping bees across campus in a variety of ways, all highlighted in our recent blog blogs.salford.ac.uk/environmenta...

Salford People Planet Pint is back again this month on Thursday 21 May🍻 Hosted every third Thursday of the month, People Planet Pint is an opportunity to connect with others passionate about sustainability Whilst Pint is in the name, there's plenty other drinks available too ☕ tinyurl.com/2tc5pra7

May 20th is World Bee day! Join us for our Bee Walk and Talk to celebrate. 🐝Find out about different bee species 🫶Learn how to do more to help bees 🔍Get experience in identifying UK bees 📆11.30 – 12.30, Wednesday 20 May at Joule House 🔗Booking link:https://forms.office.com/e/mnq9rEkjWj

Happy Birthday Sir David! As David Attenborough turns 100, we wanted to share some of the things we think he would be proud of happening at our University. Find out more on our LinkTree: linktr.ee/uos_sustain

Our Colonialism and Climate talk explores the interlinks between both historical and modern day colonialism and climate change. How can we make a sustainable future that decolonises and supports all? forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

As a Platinum Accredited Hedgehog Friendly Campus, we’re excited for this year’s Hedgehog Awareness Week! 🦔 Head to our webpage to book onto today's litter pick and Thursday's hedgehog house building workshop ⬇️ www.salford.ac.uk/environmenta...

🌍 Alumni Sustainability Spotlight Meet Deborah Essel Anane, MSc Procurement graduate rethinking sustainable supply chains. Her venture McEDANZ aims to strengthen traceability, chemical integrity & circular value in global beauty supply networks. Read more: blogs.salford.ac.uk/environmenta... 🔗

Sustainability means protecting biodiversity too 🐘 Lauren Moore, Wildlife Conservation graduate, now works at the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust supporting global conservation projects. From campus to conservation. Read more: blogs.salford.ac.uk/environmenta... 🔗 #Biodiversity

Creativity meets sustainability 👗♻️ Susan Ejeme, MSc Fashion Business & Marketing graduate, is rethinking fashion through circular economy principles and conscious consumerism. Sustainability is a mindset. Read more: blogs.salford.ac.uk/environmenta... 🔗 #SustainableFashion

Heading off for the Easter break? 🐣🌼 Take a minute to run through our Easter Switch Off checklist. Small actions like switching off lights, unplugging chargers and clearing out fridges can help save energy while campus is quieter. Every small step helps create a more sustainable campus 💚

Alumni Sustainability Spotlight 🎓 Ola Goriola, MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation graduate, is analysing how green & digital skills are shaping the future workforce. Sustainability is becoming a core employability skill. Read more: blogs.salford.ac.uk/environmenta... #SalfordAlumni

From placements to net-zero strategy 🌱 Rebecca Bowcock, Human Geography graduate, is now a Senior Carbon Consultant supporting organisations to reduce emissions. Sustainability careers aren’t linear, they’re built through action. Read more: blogs.salford.ac.uk/environmenta... 🔗 #ClimateAction

Sustainability shapes cities too 🌍 Richard Walker, MSc Sustainability graduate, now supports hotels & events to reduce impact as Tourism Sustainability Manager at Marketing Manchester. Every career can become a green career. Read more: blogs.salford.ac.uk/environmenta... 🔗 #SustainableTourism

Educators 🌍 Be part of the 9th annual SDG Teach In and bring the UN Sustainable Development Goals into your teaching. Inspire learners of all ages to take action for a just, happier future. Sign up: bit.ly/sdgteaching2026 #SDGTeachIn #SustainabilityAtSalford

We’re proud to be #ResponsibleFutures accredited! This is about more than an award. It’s about driving meaningful, lasting change in higher education. Find out more: link in bio #SustainabilityAtSalford #EducationForSustainableDevelopment #HigherEd

🌍 Go Green Salford is here! 🌿 From 6–19 Oct, take part in workshops, film screenings, training & more, from Is Climate Change Racist? to the Repair Café and our big Sustainability Fair. Full programme 👉 link in bio #GoGreenSalford #SustainabilityAtSalford #PeoplePlacePlanet

🦔 Join us today for a Hedgehog-Friendly Litter Pick! 🕛 12:00–13:00 📍 Peel Park Ranger Base Help make our green spaces safer for wildlife - and take a break from your desk while you're at it. See you there! 🌱 #SalfordSustainability #BecomeUnstoppable

We’re screening Albatross - a powerful, poetic film by Chris Jordan about plastic pollution and our connection to the natural world. Free to attend, open to all (12+). Come early, switch off, and immerse. 🗓️ Thursday 31 July 📍 Ground Floor, MediaCity Campus 🕒 17:30 - 19:30 👉 linktr.ee/uos_sustain

🌱 Ready to get your hands dirty? Our Community Growing Space session is on today - come along, dig in, and grow something great with us. #SalfordGrows #CommunityRoots #BecomeUnstoppable

Join us for today’s Community Gardening Session - meet new people, get your hands dirty, and help us grow something great together. 📍 Garden behind Clifford Whitworth Library 🕒 12:30 - 13:30 #SalfordCommunity #Sustainability #GrowWithUs

🌿 Week One of #PlasticFreeJuly is here! Join us for hedgehog-friendly litter picking, community gardening, and a hands-on DIY soap workshop. 📍 Peel Park Campus | 🗓️ 1–4 July #PlasticFreeUoS #SustainabilitySalford #BecomeUnstoppable

🌍 Plastic-Free July is live at the University of Salford! Join us for a month of DIY workshops, gardening, litter picks & more. Let’s ditch single-use plastic together 💪♻️ 📅 Full details in our bio #PlasticFreeUoS #PlasticFreeJuly #Sustainability #SalfordUni

🌍✨ Join Empowering Futures - a free online event diving into sustainability, brand value, employability & responsible AI in higher education. 📅 Wed 18 June | 10:00–14:30 BST | Online 🔗 Sign up in bio #EmpoweringFutures #ResponsibleFutures #SustainabilityInHE #GreenSkills #StudentVoice

🦔 Litter isn’t just unsightly - it’s a hazard to our local hedgehogs. Join us tomorrow for a hedgehog-friendly litter pick 🌿 📍Peel Park Ranger Base 🕐 12:00 - 13:00 📅 Tuesday 2 June 2025 Bring your energy, your mates and your care for our prickly neighbours. #SalfordLitterPick #HedgehogFriendly

🌍 World Environment Day 2025 is a call to tackle plastic pollution - together. Join us on Thursday 5 June for events across campus, from awareness stalls to tree walks and our Community Garden. Let’s act for a greener future. 💚 #WorldEnvironmentDay #GreenSalford #BecomeUnstoppable

🚲 Fancy a lunchtime ride? Join us for a guided bike tour on World Bicycle Day – Tuesday 3 June! We’re heading to Kersall Wetlands 🌿 A relaxed 45-min route, all abilities welcome. No bike? No problem. Hire a yellow one via the TfGM Starling app 📍 Outside Clifford Whitworth Library 🕐 13:00–14:00

World Bee Day 🐝💛 We marked the day with a Bee Talk & Bee Walk, sharing our pollinator work with students and staff. Found 8 bee species - 2 new to campus! Grateful to everyone who joined us 🌼🌍 #WorldBeeDay #Sustainability #SalfordUni #PollinatorPolicy #CommunityScience #BeecomeUnstoppable

🌿✨ A beautiful afternoon of creativity, connection, and calm 💚 Thank you to everyone who joined us to plant, paint, and unwind during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Your kindness, art, and presence helped us in developing the our Community Garden into a truly inclusive and affirming space 🌈🪴

Are you aged 18–23 and passionate about sustainability and education? 🌍   The Department for Education is recruiting three Youth Sustainability Champions to help shape national policy, backed by @sosukcharity.bsky.social   👉 More info and apply here: sosuk.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...

Hedgehog Awareness Week 2025 was a huge success! 🦔💚 We raised awareness, built habitats, picked litter & got creative – all to #GiveHedgehogsTheEdge. Thanks to everyone who took part! 🌿 👉 blogs.salford.ac.uk/environmenta... #HedgehogFriendlyCampus #SustainabilitySalford #HAW2025 #CampusWildlife

🐝 Join us this World Bee Day (Tue 20 May 2025) 🌼   🔎 10:00–11:00 – Bee Learning Session at Joule House 🚶‍♀️ 11:00–12:00 – Bee Walk through our green spaces   Discover the power of pollinators, take mindful steps outdoors, and support biodiversity on campus. Let’s protect what sustains us.

🌱🎨 Wellbeing in the Garden – a gentle, inclusive session for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🌈 Join us on Wed 14 May, 12pm – 3pm at the Community Garden for rock painting, sunflower planting & mindful gardening. All are welcome – especially our LGBTQ+ community 💚 #Wellbeing #LGBTQInclusion