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Students and colleagues took part in a nature literacy session exploring the biodiversity crisis and the actions we can take to help restore nature. The interactive workshop helped participants build knowledge and confidence to understand biodiversity challenges and make more nature-positive choices in everyday life.

• Date: Thursday 12 March, 11:30-13:30
• Location: Crescent House

Students came together at a Climate Café to share and reflect on their feelings about climate change in a supportive and open space. The session encouraged conversation, connection, and understanding around climate-related emotions within the University community.

• Date: Thursday 12 March, 09:30-11:30
• Location: Clifford Whitworth Library

Students and colleagues visited MakerSpace for a drop-in bike repair session, receiving support with basic maintenance and repairs. The session helped promote more sustainable travel by encouraging people to keep their bikes in good working condition.

• Date: Thursday 12 March, 09:30–12:00
• Location: MakerSpace, Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE) Building, Peel Park Campus

Students, colleagues, and local community members took part in a relaxing creative collage workshop inspired by the latest exhibition at New Adelphi. Led by artist Katie Aird from Studio Within, the session offered a chance to explore creativity, experiment with collage techniques, and unwind through art.

• Date: Wednesday 11 March, 12:30-14:30
• Location: New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery

Students, colleagues, and members of the local community joined a hands-on gardening session at the Community Growing Space, helping to plant and maintain the shared garden area on campus. The relaxed session offered an opportunity to spend time outdoors, learn new gardening skills, and connect with others interested in growing and sustainability.

• Date: Wednesday 11 March, 12:30-13:30
• Location: Community Growing Space, behind Clifford Whitworth

Students and colleagues joined an online session to learn how laboratories across the University are improving their environmental sustainability through the LEAF accreditation programme. Teams shared their experiences of achieving LEAF awards, discussing successes, challenges, and the actions shaping their ongoing sustainability journey.

• Date: Wednesday 11 March, 11:00-12:00
• Location: Online via Teams

Students and colleagues brought their bikes along to MakerSpace for a drop-in repair session, getting help with basic maintenance and fixes. The session supported more sustainable travel by helping people keep their bikes safe, roadworthy, and ready to ride.

• Date: Tuesday 10 March, 13:00-16:30
• Location: MakerSpace, SEE Building, Peel Park Campus

Students and colleagues dropped into Clifford Whitworth Library to take part in the Green Careers quiz game, testing their knowledge about sustainability and green career opportunities. Participants had the chance to learn something new while competing for a prize in this interactive session.

• Date: Tuesday 10 March, 14:00-16:00
• Location: Clifford Whitworth Library

Students joined the Careers Team for an online workshop exploring green and sustainable careers. The session introduced what these careers involve, highlighted the growing opportunities in the sector, and encouraged students to consider how sustainability can shape their future career paths.

• Date: Tuesday 10 March, 13:00-13:45
• Location: Online via Teams

Students and colleagues joined the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger and Sustainability Team for a hedgehog-friendly litter pick around Peel Park and the surrounding area. Together, participants helped clear litter from local green spaces while supporting habitats for wildlife on and around campus.

• Date: Tuesday 10 March, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Peel Park Keeper’s Base, rear of Maxwell Building

Students and colleagues joined a relaxed wildlife photography walk through Peel Park, capturing nature on campus while learning tips for photographing animals in their natural habitat. The session offered a great opportunity to explore the park, share photography ideas, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.

• Date: Monday 9 March, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Peel Park

Students and colleagues stopped by our interactive “Play Your Cards Right” game at Clifford Whitworth Library, putting their sustainability knowledge to the test. Participants learned more about sustainable choices while taking part in the fun challenge, with sustainable goodies available to win throughout the day.

• Date: Monday 9 March, 10:00-16:00
• Location: Clifford Whitworth Library

Students enjoyed a scenic four-and-a-half-hour walk to Prestwich Forest Park, exploring the ruins of Irwell House and a former viaduct before returning along the River Irwell. The relaxed route offered a chance to unwind, connect with nature, and appreciate local heritage.

• Date: Sunday 19 October, 12:00–16:30
• Location: Meet outside Clifford Whitworth Library, Peel Park Campus

Visitors brought broken items—from electricals to toys—to the Repair Café, where volunteers helped fix, reuse, and share skills to reduce waste. The event fostered community spirit and promoted sustainable living through practical action.

• Date: Friday 17 October, 10:00–15:00
• Location: SEE Building foyer, Peel Park Campus

Members of the ���ϳԹ��� community met at the Old Fire Station for a relaxed People, Planet, Pint meetup. The informal event brought together people passionate about sustainability to share ideas, network, and discuss local initiatives over a drink.

• Date: Thursday 16 October, 17:30–19:30
• Location: The Old Fire Station, Peel Park Campus

Sustainability Team member Nigel Blandford led a relaxed 5K run from campus into central ���ϳԹ��� and Manchester. Runners explored the area’s industrial heritage and green spaces, combining fitness, fun, and local history.

• Date: Thursday 16 October, 12:00–13:00
• Location: Meet near Engel’s Beard, Chapman Square, Peel Park Campus

The University community came together to celebrate the finale of Go Green ���ϳԹ��� at the Sustainability Fair. Visitors met local organisations and societies such as Friends of the Earth, Peel Park Rangers, and Veolia, discovering ways to get involved in sustainability projects across campus and beyond.

• Date: Thursday 16 October, 10:00–15:00
• Location: SEE Building foyer, Peel Park Campus

University staff and students heard from academics integrating sustainability into teaching across subjects including Photography, Theatre, and Biomedical Science. The session shared practical case studies and approaches to embedding Education for Sustainable Development.

• Date: Wednesday 15 October, 15:00–16:00
• Location: Online

Attendees learned one of the oldest photographic techniques in this hands-on cyanotype session at the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery. Using light-sensitive materials, they created striking blue-toned prints combining creativity and sustainability.

• Date: Wednesday 15 October, sessions between 13:00–14:30
• Location: New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery, Peel Park Campus

Participants used recycled materials to design and create decorative posters to take home. The relaxed, creative session promoted sustainable art and reuse.

• Date: Wednesday 15 October, 12:00–13:00
• Location: Study Space, First Floor, MediaCity Campus

Members of the University community came together at the Community Growing Space to garden, meet others, and enjoy time in nature. Volunteers painted benches, planted new greenery, and helped make the garden thrive.

• Dates: Wednesdays (8 & 15 October), 12:30–13:30
• Location: Community Growing Space behind Clifford Whitworth Library

Attendees repurposed upcycled tote bags from University events, decorating them with scrap materials from the textiles department. The creative session celebrated sustainable fashion and individual expression.

Date: Tuesday 14 October, 15:00–16:30
Location: Allerton Building, Frederick Road Campus

Staff and students explored diverse career pathways in sustainability—from renewable energy and conservation to finance and education. The online session shared practical advice on developing green skills and shaping a sustainable career journey.

• Date: Tuesday 14 October, 13:00–14:00
• Location: Online

The ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and Sustainability Team guided attendees along the ���ϳԹ��� Tree Trail through campus and Peel Park. Participants discovered local trees, learned about their ecological importance, and enjoyed connecting with nature.

• Date: Tuesday 14 October, 12:00–13:30
• Location: Park Keeper’s Base, Peel Park Campus

Staff and students completed the University’s two-part Carbon Literacy Training, gaining a recognised certification. Through online and in-person sessions, participants learned the science behind climate change, its social impacts, and practical steps to reduce emissions.

• Date: Online training followed by in-person session on Tuesday 14 October, 10:00–13:00
• Location: Peel LG16, Peel Park Campus

Students and staff visited MakerSpace to learn hands-on bike repair skills. Instead of simply dropping bikes off, participants worked alongside helpers to diagnose issues and learn how to fix them in the future.

• Dates: Tuesdays (7 and 14 October) 09:30–12:00; Thursdays (9 and 16 October) 13:30–15:30
• Location: MakerSpace, SEE Building, Peel Park Campus

This interactive workshop explored the links between colonialism and the climate crisis. Staff and students discussed historical causes, modern inequalities, and how decolonisation and sustainability intersect to build a fairer, healthier future.

• Date: Monday 13 October, 14:00–15:30
• Location: Maxwell 813, Peel Park Campus

University staff and students joined a supportive Climate Café to share feelings and reflections on the climate crisis. The open discussion provided space for connection, empathy, and hope among participants.

• Date: Monday 13 October, 11:30–13:30
• Location: Peel 114, Peel Park Campus

Participants explored the ���ϳԹ���’s sustainable innovations with Sustainability Team member Nigel Blandford. The tour included highlights such as Energy House 2.0, the ���ϳԹ��� Smart Home, and the Cockcroft living walls, showcasing how the campus supports a greener future.

Date: Monday 13 October, 10:00–11:00
Location: Meet outside Cockcroft, Peel Park Campus

Families and wildlife enthusiasts joined the Sustainability Team after dark for a bat walk on campus. Using bat detectors, participants listened to echolocation calls, learned to identify species, and explored the vital role bats play in local ecosystems. The evening offered a unique opportunity to experience ���ϳԹ���’s urban biodiversity and discover how the campus supports wildlife at night.

• Date: Sunday 12 October, 19:00-21:00
• Location: Park Keeper’s Base, Peel Park Campus

Academic Victoria (Vix) Franks led a guided bird walk around campus and Peel Park, where participants explored local habitats and learned to identify bird species at a relaxed pace. Binoculars provided by the Peel Park Rangers helped attendees spot a variety of wildlife during the morning walk, including a kingfisher! The event was free and open to all.

• Date: Saturday 11 October, 09:00-11:00
• Location: Park Keeper’s Base, Peel Park Campus

Attendees created decorative garden sculptures from waste materials in the New Adelphi Secret Garden. Guided by the Sustainability Team, participants learned how to cut and join materials while drawing inspiration from artists Derek Jarman and Alexander Calder. Finished sculptures were either donated to the garden or taken home for personal enjoyment.

• Date: Friday 10 October, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Secret Garden, New Adelphi First Floor, Peel Park Campus

Attendees discovered the secret lives of amphibians with Teaching Fellow Alice Pawlik. After an engaging talk on amphibian ecology, participants explored the Community Garden’s wildlife pond to observe and learn about campus biodiversity in action. The relaxed walk followed mostly flat paths and welcomed all interested in nature and conservation.

• Date: Friday 10 October, 15:30-17:30
• Location: Park Keeper’s Base, Peel Park Campus

Participants explored Peel Park in its autumn beauty with wildlife expert David Winnard. During the two-hour walk, they learned how to identify seasonal plants, spot local wildlife, and recognise signs of the changing season. The relaxed route followed mostly flat paths with frequent stops, welcoming families and nature enthusiasts alike.

• Date: Friday 10 October, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Park Keeper’s Base, Peel Park Campus

Staff and students took part in an interactive workshop exploring what sustainability means, why it matters to the university and ���ϳԹ��� Students’ Union, and what action is already taking place. Participants shared their ideas for future initiatives and helped shape a vision for a more sustainable, equitable, and just society.

• Date: Thursday 9 October, 13:30-15:30
• Location: Northside, University House, Peel Park Campus

Staff and students built their knowledge and confidence to take action for biodiversity during this interactive Nature Literacy Training session. Participants explored what biodiversity is, why it matters, and how human activity impacts nature, while developing communication skills to inspire others. The session brought together members of the ���ϳԹ��� community committed to protecting biodiversity and driving environmental change.

• Date: Thursday 9 October, 10:30-12:30
• Location: Joule House, Peel Park Campus

Dr Silvia Tedesco led an inspiring session exploring how engineering and innovation can tackle global challenges. Attendees learned about cutting carbon in construction, turning waste into resources, and student projects such as Your Miniature Green House. Open to ���ϳԹ��� staff and students, the session showcased research, skills, and hands-on opportunities in sustainable innovation.

• Date: Thursday 9 October, 10:00-11:00
• Location: Chapman 5, Peel Park Campus

Attendees discovered the beauty and challenges of our seas through a screening of Ocean, followed by a thought-provoking discussion led by Professor Katherine Yates on biodiversity, conservation, and solutions such as marine protected areas. The event inspired reflection and action to protect our oceans.

• Date: Tuesday 7 October, 17:10-20:00
• Location: Digital Media Performance Lab, MediaCity Campus

Volunteers joined the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and the Sustainability Team for a hedgehog-friendly litter pick around Peel Park and the surrounding area, helping to create a cleaner and safer space for local wildlife.

• Date: Tuesday 7 October, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Park Keeper’s Base, Peel Park

We kicked off Go Green ���ϳԹ��� with creativity at the Zine Maker Space, where participants created their own sustainable bookmarks.

• Date: Monday 6 October, 10:00-13:00
• Location: Zine Making Space, Clifford Whitworth Library

Participants explored how to set up a repair café at the ���ϳԹ���, sharing ideas on how staff and students could get involved in repairing, reusing, and keeping items out of landfill.

• Date: Monday 6 October, 14:30-16:30
• Location: Joule House, Peel Park Campus

Professor Andy Miah led an online session exploring the environmental impact of artificial intelligence. Participants discovered its carbon and water footprint, discussed how AI can be used more sustainably, and took part in a live Q&A.

• Date: Monday 6 October, 13:00-14:00
• Location: Online via Teams

A BioBlitz is a period (usually 24 hours) of recording different plants and animals within a designated area. Across Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March a variety of walks, talks and ecological took place across Peel Park in partnership with ���ϳԹ��� City Council Ranger Team. Over 130 students, colleagues and local community members attended a series of events to help identify and record species in our local environment.

• Bird expert and ���ϳԹ��� lecturer Dr Helen Whitehead led a walk as she talked about the different birds and where they can be found in the local area.
• Amphibian expert and ���ϳԹ��� lecturer Dr Robert Jehle talked about the different amphibians and where they can be found. We learned about newts, frogs and toads and had the chance to see up close some of the species that can be found in the local area.
• Wildlife expert David Winnard led a Spring wildlife identification walk. David identified a variety of interesting mineral, medicinal, flora, fauna and fungi around the park and university.
• Small mammal expert Tony Parker led a mammal monitoring and identification workshop where we learned how to survey and identify mammals. There was the opportunity to do some live trapping: small mammal traps were put out overnight, then checked early the next morning. The small mammals caught were identified, recorded, and then released back where they were found. We found a number of wood mice and a field vole - the first time one has been recorded in the area!
• ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team led a bat walk in the evening where participants had the chance to use a bat detector to hear the bats. We were lucky enough to identify three different species of bat and even see them flying overhead around the park.
• David Winnard also led a Spring foraging walk which took a look at some of the spring plants that can be found in the local area, discovering their uses and folklore as well as finding out if they were edible or poisonous. 

In this Biodiversity Collage workshop, colleagues and students enhanced their nature literacy. Run by Emma Goodchild, Zoe Pegg from our Environmental Sustainability Team and Teaching Fellow, Jason Fernandes, this fun and collaborative workshop helped participants understand biodiversity, its importance, and actions to protect it.

If you are interested in future nature literacy training or would like to host a workshop as part of your teaching programme please or contact the Sustainability Team directly sustainability@salford.ac.uk.

• Date: Thursday 20 March 2025, 11:00-13:00
• Location: Peel Park 

The Green Impact Workshop at the ���ϳԹ���, led by Bec Bennett, focused on empowering staff and students to engage with sustainability initiatives. Participants learned about the COM-B model for creating agency and how to design effective programmes to drive positive sustainable behaviours. The session also highlighted practical ways to measure local impact and introduced key sustainability programmes like Green Impact and LEAF which have opportunities for both colleagues and students to help create a sustainable campus and community. 

• Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025, 15:00-16:00
• Location: Microsoft Teams

Colleagues and students joined Nigel Blandford of the Sustainability Team on a guided bike ride to the wonderful Kersal Wetlands via Peel Park. On the way we learned about the River Irwell and measures to "tame the flow" and prevent flooding. Check out our .

• Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025, 12:30-13:30
• Location: Peel Park 

For Global Recycling Day, representatives from waste contractors Veolia joined the Sustainability Team at our Frederick Road Campus to talk to students and colleagues about what can be recycled or what happens to our waste after collection. 

• Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Allerton Foyer, Frederick Road Campus

Organised by Fashion Image Making and Styling student Ruby Gray, 'Swap Not Shop' is all about the new future of fashion and dismantling our usual shopping rhythm. Lots of students and colleagues came along with clothing and accessories that they wanted to trade in exchange for someone else's once cherished garment.

• Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025, 10:00-16:00
• Location: New Adelphi Foyer, Peel Park Campus

Students benefited from a very insightful session led by Jessica Beckly, the UK's Environmental Manager at H&MV Engineering and colleagues.

They discussed the variety of green roles in the construction industry, entry requirements, alternative pathways, and the transferable skills that can help you thrive in this field. They also gave an overview of H&MV Engineering's services, their approach to sustainability, and their vital role in accelerating the global energy transition. A fantastic opportunity to learn and be inspired!

For access to the recording of this session please contact sustainability@salford.ac.uk 

• Date: Friday 14 March 2025, 10:00-11:00
• Location: Microsoft Teams

We had very productive sessions at our Community Growing Space. Student and colleague volunteers helped sow some seeds for flowering plants, planted up a new bed with some late spring bulbs as well as a bed of radishes and beetroot. We were also joined by Dom from Niche who have donated a sand planter to provide a habitat for ground-nesting bees and student, James who was testing a new eco-friendly part popper he has developed using seeded paper! 

Our space is open and available for all to get involved. We hold regular group sessions every Wednesday 12:30-13:30 so come along to do some gardening, or just to spend some time outdoors and have a chat. The session is open to all, no experience is necessary - we'll learn together as we grow. All equipment and resources will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own gloves/tools/seeds if you’ve got some. Join our .

• Date: Thursday 13 March 2025 and Wednesday 19 March 12:30-13:30
• Location: Community Growing Space, rear of Clifford Whitworth Library, Peel Park Campus

Colleagues and students joined the Sustainability and Colleague Wellbeing Teams to take a step towards better mental well-being with a group mental health walk. The group were able to explore previously unvisited areas of the campus and local greenspace to connect with nature, enjoy the fresh air, and experience the calming effects of a peaceful walk. 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Walks are coordinated monthly by our Deputy Head of Security, Dave Whelan. They are a great way to get active, reflect, and rejuvenate during your working day. For future dates check out the Hub or follow our .

• Date: Thursday 13 March 2025, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Peel Park

Colleagues joined Bec Bennett, Associate Director of Sustainability for an informative session on responsible purchasing practices. The session explained the impact of our purchasing, how sustainable choices can benefit both the environment and our community and how colleagues can make a positive impact through our purchasing processes.

For support with embedding sustainability into your purchasing, please contact the Sustainability Team: sustainability@salford.ac.uk 

• Date: Wednesday 12 March 2025, 15:00-16:00
• Location: Microsoft Teams

We enjoyed an informative and pleasant walk around campus and Peel Park on some of our Tree Trail route guided by the fantastic Jess from ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team. See our l for footage and try your own self-guided walk.

• Date: Wednesday 12 March 2025, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Peel Park Campus

Students and colleagues were able to benefit from the skills of our Maker Space team in a bike maintenance workshop. Please .

• Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025, 14:00-16:00
• Location: Maker Space, Science, Engineering and Environment Building (SEE) Building, Peel Park Campus

Curator Stephanie Fletcher led an informal tour of Between the Earth and the Sky, a new exhibition of nature-inspired artwork.

This exhibition showcases exceptional works by celebrated contemporary artists Darren Almond, Jessica El Mal, Mishka Henner, Bridget Riley, and Liang Yue, alongside exciting new acquisitions from Christiane Baumgartner, presented by the Contemporary Art Society 2023/24. Through themes of natural rhythms and transitional moments—from sunsets to coastal tides—the exhibition encourages thought-provoking reflection on the natural world and our connection.  It also highlights stunning pieces from the University’s printmaking collection, featuring artists Charles Bartlett, Betty Connal, Peter Green, Philip Greenwood, and Derek Wilkinson, some displayed for the first time in years! Additionally, works by Alex Nelu and Joshua Turner, technical demonstrators from the ���ϳԹ��� School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, explore local and rural landscapes considering themes of history and memory. 

The exhibition is open until Friday, 25 July at the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery, weekdays 10:00–16:00 (excluding bank holidays). .

• Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025, 13:30-14:00
• Location: New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery, Peel Park Campus

Colleagues and students joined members of the Sustainability Team for one of our regular litter picks in Peel Park to help create a cleaner, safer environment for our hedgehog friends and other wildlife. 

We run these every two weeks and welcome students, colleagues and community you can keep up to date via our

• Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025, 12:00-13:00
• Location: ranger base (rear of Maxwell Building), Peel Park Campus

Over 100 students and colleagues visited our stand with to learn how to stop the block, help prevent drain blockages and protect our environment.

• Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Science, Engineering and Environment Building (SEE) Building, Peel Park Campus

Over 20 students and colleagues completed the carbon literacy course delivered in partnership with Change Agents UK gives an overview of the basic science of climate change as well as an understanding of the actions required by governments, businesses and individuals to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and set us on a path towards a more sustainable future. The training took place over two half-days online. 

• Date: Monday 10 and 17 March 2025, 13:30-16:45
• If you are interested in future courses:

Over 350 students engaged with our team during our pop up stall at the library learning about the Sustainability Team, our events during Go Green ���ϳԹ��� and claiming free stationery items made available for reuse through a Green Impact team initiative!

• Date: Monday 10 & 17 March 2025. 11:00-14:00
• Location: Clifford Whitworth Foyer, Peel Park Campus and Allerton Foyer, Frederick Road Campus

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Rangers in designing and planting a horticultural bed and creating a stumpery in Peel Park! You can also gain an AQA accreditation by doing this course.

• Date: Friday 4 October 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Join the Sustainability Team and the Students Union for a litter pick race on Peel Park Campus. Litter pick as much rubbish as you can, your bag will then be weighed and there will be sustainability prizes for the heaviest bags!

• Date: Thursday 3 October 2024, 13:00-14:00
• Location: outside University House, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT

Join the Sustainability Team for a tour around Energy House 2.0 from 13:00-14:00. If you enjoy a coffee and a chat, afterwards there will be a Sustainability Social with the Sustainability Society from 14:00-15:30.

• Date: Wednesday 2 October 2024, 13:00-15:30
• Location: meet at Energy House 2.0, if you are unsure of the location you can meet one of our team in front of the Peel Building

Find out more about Education for Sustainable Development and how academics from the ���ϳԹ��� have been embedding sustainability into their curricula.

• Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024, 15:00-16:00
• Location: Microsoft Teams, online

Join our Security Team for a Mental Health and Wellbeing walk around campus.

• Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024, 12:00-13:00
• Location: meet at ���ϳԹ��� Museum & Art Gallery Steps

Want to know more about climate change while furthering your qualifications? Change Agents UK will be hosting Carbon Literacy training for both staff and students during Go Green ���ϳԹ���, on both the 23 and 30 of September. 

• Date: Monday 30 September 2024, 13:30-16:45
• Location: Online, Microsoft Teams

Come and visit our stall to play the How Bad Are Bananas game and learn about carbon footprints.

• Date: Monday 30 September 2024, 11:00-13:00

Come and get involved in gardening with the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team on the Peel Park Beds.

• Date: Friday 27 September 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Join Climate Clarity for a Biodiversity Collage Workshop, which aims to empower participants to better understand the importance of Biodiversity.

• Date: Thursday 26 September 2024, 09:30-12:30
• Location: Peel Park Campus

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Rangers and Sustainability Team to make your own bird feeder and suet balls to take away.

• Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024, 14:00-15:00
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Come and visit our stall to play the How Bad Are Bananas game and learn about carbon footprints.

• Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024, 11:00-13:00
• Location: Allerton foyer, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT

Join us at the Maker Space for a bike maintenance workshop. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just beginning your two-wheeled adventures, this workshop is tailored to help you get the most out of your bike, enhance your riding experience, and keep your bicycle in tip-top shape.

• Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Maker Space, Science, Engineering and Environment Building, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4QJ

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and the Sustainability Team for a hedgehog friendly litter pick of Peel Park and the surrounding area.

• Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Want to know more about climate change while furthering your qualifications? Change Agents UK will be hosting Carbon Literacy training for both staff and students during Go Green ���ϳԹ���, on both the 23 and 30 of September. To complete the training you must be available for both dates.

• Date: Monday 23 September 2024, 13:30-16:45
• Location: Online, Microsoft Teams

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team for a circular walk from Peel Park to Kersal Wetlands and Kersal Dale and back via the canal path.

• Date: Monday 23 September 2024, 10:00-12:30
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Join us at the Maker Space for a bike maintenance workshop. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just beginning your two-wheeled adventures, this workshop is tailored to help you get the most out of your bike, enhance your riding experience, and keep your bicycle in tip-top shape.

• Date: Throughout the Go Green ���ϳԹ��� period (March 2024)
• Location: Maker Space, Science, Engineering and Environment Building, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4QJ

Come and get involved in gardening with the Sustainability Team and ���ϳԹ��� Rangers.

• Date: Friday 22 March 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Community Growing Space behind Clifford Whitworth Library, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT
• Date: Friday 8 March 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Hybrid Futures explores collaborative ways of working to be more sustainable and regenerative. The exhibition includes artwork from four different artists exploring climate and interconnected themes of drought, capitalism, migration, sickness and time.

• Date: Thursday 21 March 2024, 17:00-19:00
• Location: ���ϳԹ��� Museum and Art Gallery, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WU

Come and visit our stall and learn about recycling.

• Date: Thursday 21 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Allerton Foyer, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT
• Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: New Adelphi, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4BR
• Date: Monday 18 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Science, Engineering and Environment Building Foyer, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Join us for a circular walk from Peel Park to Kersal Wetlands, Kersal Dale and Kersal Moor and back via the cliff.

• Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

A Bioblitz is a period of (usually 24 hours) recording different plants and animals within a designated area. Join us for a series of wildlife-themed events, activities and surveys.

• Date: Friday 15 March and Saturday 16 March 2024, All Day (Drop In)
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Come and visit our stall and play the How Bad Are Bananas game.

• Date: Thursday 14 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Allerton foyer, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT
• Date: Wednesday 13 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Uni House, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT
• Date: Monday 11 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Maxwell Foyer, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Online town hall event where you can hear more about our proposed approach, ask questions and share your views. All staff and students are welcome to attend.

• Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10:00-11:30
• Location: online via Microsoft Teams

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and the Sustainability Team for a hedgehog friendly litter pick of Peel Park and the surrounding area.

• Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and the Sustainability Team as we explore the ���ϳԹ��� Tree Trail through the campus and Peel Park.

• Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024, 13:30-15:30
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Meeting to address ���ϳԹ���'s Sustainability Journey, EAUC update and share recent successes and current challenges.

• Date: Thursday 7 March 2024, 10:00-12:00
• Location: Council Chamber, the Old Fire Station, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NL

Come join us down at our MediaCity Campus for a litter pick followed by a community gardening session with the ���ϳԹ��� Rangers.

• Date: Wednesday 6 March 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: MediaCity, ���ϳԹ��� Water Sports Centre, ���ϳԹ���, M50 3SQ

Join us for a Hedgerow planting session at the ���ϳԹ��� Community Growing Space.

• Date: Monday 4 March, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Behind Clifford Whitworth Library, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4N

Take part in our 'Eyes Peeled For Nature Photography' competition throughout the month of March. Whether you have experience in photography or not, everybody is welcome to take part. There will be one winner from each of the four categories and the winners will have their images printed and displayed on the university campus. Categories include: wildlife (mobile), wildlife (camera), landscape (mobile) and landscape (camera).

• Submission deadline: Sunday 7 April, 16:00

We have secured funding from Cycling UK for Big Bike Revival Dr Bike sessions. This includes free basic fixes, punctures, gears, breaks. If we can’t fix it on the day we can advise on what needs to be done. Booking is essential please use the form below, we only have 8 slots available during the day. Unfortunately, we can’t accept walk-ins. 

• Date: Thursday 23 March. Drop off between 10:00-10:35, collect by 17:00
• Location: The Greenhouse, MediaCity, ���ϳԹ���, M50 2EQ

Join Charlotte Walker for the Sustainable Found Object Workshop. The workshop will include an introduction by Charlotte into her work and techniques for working with found objects. We will then get creative and make sculptures with the objects. The workshop will end with a discussion about sustainability in Charlotte's practice, including a Q&A session.

• Date: Wednesday 22 March, 10:00-11:00
• Location: New Adelphi Building (Room 5.25), ���ϳԹ���, M5 4BR

Green Agendas is a half day symposium exploring sustainable and environmental practice within art and design today. The programme is delivered by ���ϳԹ���'s MA in Art and Design programmes and Open Eye Gallery and include key speakers Niki Colclough (artist and educator), Lee Ivett (Designer, Architect and Educator), Mariama Attah (Curator, Open Eye Gallery), English Fine Cottons, Hannah Hartley (Manchester Museum), Chris Alton (artist) and Wild Rumpus.

• Date: Tuesday 21 March, 13:00-16:00
• Location: Chapman Building (Lecture theatre 2), ���ϳԹ���, M5 4N

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and the Environment and Sustainability Team ���ϳԹ��� for these hedgehog friendly litter picks of ���ϳԹ��� Quays and the surrounding area. Equipment is provided so please just bring yourself and clothes appropriate for the weather conditions and grippy shoes or boots.

• Date: Tuesday 21 March 12:00-13:00
• Location: ���ϳԹ��� Watersports Centre, 15 The Quays, ���ϳԹ���, M50 3SQ

Lou Chapelle’s artwork Voicing Silence responds to extinction and loss of biodiversity through engagement and co-production with Global Majority groups taking part in creative workshops. The double holographic video installation is presented within a structure inspired by a Thai village house, a place of shelter and protection for spirits of those who inhibited the land before us. 

• Date: Monday 20 March, 16:00
• Location: New Adelphi Building, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4N

The workshop will be led by ���ϳԹ��� based artists Gwen Riley-Jones and Lizzie King, with an introduction into sustainable photography and using plants to print images. We will then have a short gardening activity where you'll have a chance to sow your own seed of beetroot or spinach, which will later be used to create anthotypes - (prints made using plants). Refreshments will be provided. 

• Date: Monday 20 March, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Community Growing Space (behind Clifford Whitworth Library), ���ϳԹ���, M5 4N

The purpose of this workshop is to learn about the basics of wildlife surveying, including methods and tools. We'll also have a look at some footage of hedgehogs visiting Peel Park! The workshop will be led by Holly Broadhurst - a PhD student in Molecular Ecology at the ���ϳԹ���, and an experienced wildlife surveyor. Please wear suitable clothing, the outdoor part of the workshop will take place on soft and potentially wet or muddy ground. Please also bring a bottle of water. 

• Date: Friday 17 March, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Peel Building (Room 106), ���ϳԹ���, M5 4N

This workshop will be led by artist Lizzie King, a MA Fine Art student at the ���ϳԹ���. Cyanotype is a slow reacting light sensitive photographic process which produces a blue image. It has its history in showing natural forms, such as leaves and flowers in the scientific work of Anna Atkins. Cyanotype can be left outside in the sun to develop or it can be done with a UV bed - we will have these options during the workshop to allow for the weather. Single use plastics to use during the workshop will be provided. If you wish to bring your own, please make sure they are clean and dry soft plastics (e.g. crisp packets, plastic bottle labels, bread bags, etc.).

• Date: Thursday 16 March, 13:00
• Location: New Adelphi Building, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4N

The Loving Earth Project involves communities creating textile panels which capture their feelings, concerns and hopes around climate change and its impact on the people and places they love. They have been displayed in many locations within the UK and abroad, a selection of panels have also been exhibited in Glasgow for COP 26. We'd like to invite you to contribute to the Loving Earth Project by creating your own textile panel. 

• Date: Wednesday 15 March, 14:00-17:00
• Location: MediaCity Campus (Main Foyer), ���ϳԹ���, M50 2NT

We have secured funding from Cycling UK for Big Bike Revival Dr Bike sessions. This includes free basic fixes, punctures, gears, breaks. If we can’t fix it on the day we can advise on what needs to be done. Booking is essential please use the form below, we only have 8 slots available during the day. Unfortunately, we can’t accept walk-ins. 

• Date: Wednesday 15 March. Drop off between 10:00-10:35, collect by 17:00
• Location: The Greenhouse, MediaCity, ���ϳԹ���, M50 2EQ

Join Dr Luke Blazejewski for a lunchtime walk along the River Irwell to look for some of ���ϳԹ���’s hidden wildlife and learning about the history of this fascinating river. Luke is a Manchester-based photographer and filmmaker, and a researcher at the ���ϳԹ���. His creative work focuses on capturing and celebrating the presence of the wonderful, and sometimes unexpected, nature in urban settings. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

• Date: Tuesday 14 March, 13:00
• Location: Maxwell Building, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and the Environment and Sustainability Team ���ϳԹ��� for these hedgehog friendly litter picks of Peel Park ���ϳԹ��� and the surrounding area. Equipment is provided so please just bring yourself and clothes appropriate for the weather conditions and grippy shoes or boots.

• Date: Tuesday 14 March 12:00-13:00
• Location: Park Keepers Base (bottom of the Maxwell ramp), ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT

Operation Wallacea is a biodiversity research and conservation management organisation hosting scientific expeditions in Indonesia, Croatia, South Africa, Madagascar, Honduras and Mexico. They have been running biodiversity research expeditions for the last 25 years. Their projects are designed with specific wildlife conservation aims in mind and the data gathered is fed directly into management plans to conserve threatened ecosystems.

• Date: Monday 13 March 13:00-13:45
• Location: Science, Engineering & Environment Building (Room 2.12), University of ���ϳԹ��� M5 4QJ

Hedgehog Friendly Campus is an initiative funded by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society which aims to turn university campuses into habitats where hedgehogs can safely live and thrive. Earlier this year, our university has been awarded the Gold Award. At this event, we'll celebrate this achievement, take a look back at what we've done so far to make ���ϳԹ��� more hedgehog friendly, and talk about the plan for this year and how to get involved.

• Date: Friday 10 March 12:00-13:00
• Location: Council Chamber, The Old Fire Station, 47 Albion Place, Crescent, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4N

The University's Environmental Sustainability Team and Growing Togetherness have worked together to organise two volunteering sessions which will aim to provide you - our students, staff and local community - an opportunity to get some gardening experience while improving your wellbeing, getting to know our local natural environment, and spending time with the community. Free lunch and hot drinks will be provided. 

• Date: Thursday 2 March and Thursday 9 March 2023, 13:00-16:00
• Location: Buile Hill Park Pavillion (bottom of Buile Hill Park), Eccles Old Rd, ���ϳԹ��� M6 8GL

For two weeks each year thousands of groups, companies and individuals get together for Fairtrade Fortnight - to share the stories of the people wo grow our food and drinks, mine our gold and grow the cotton in our clothing, people who are very often underpaid and exploited. It’s easy to just pick something off the shelf without giving a thought to where it came from but it has certainly become more apparent in the last couple of years that we living in an interconnected world and we reply on each other.

• Date: Wednesday 8 March, 13:00-13:45
• Location: Science, Engineering & Environment Building (Room 0.16), University of ���ϳԹ��� M5 4QJ

Come and help to look after the community growing space at the ���ϳԹ���. Anyone is welcome to join us, no previous gardening experience is necessary. All equipment will be provided so just bring yourself, appropriate footwear and dress for all weather. 

• Date: Tuesday 7 March, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Community Growing Space (behind Clifford Whitworth Library), ���ϳԹ���, M5 4N

Join us for a hedgehog friendly litter picks of Peel Park ���ϳԹ��� and the surrounding area. Please note there is no parking in Peel Park apart from x3 disabled spaces. Parking is available at ���ϳԹ��� Museum and Art Gallery for a small fee. This event is open to anyone whether you're a student, staff, or from the local community. Equipment is provided so please just bring yourself and clothes appropriate for the weather conditions and grippy shoes or boots.

• Date: Tuesday 28 February 2023, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Park Keepers Base (Maxwell Ramp), ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT

Less than 2 weeks to our Eyes Peeled for Nature Bioblitz. Why not book onto one of our on site walks with expert leads such as David Winnard from on his Spring edibles walk. Everyone welcome.

• Date: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March 2022
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4NT

Join us for a guided walk along the Blue and Red routes of the ���ϳԹ��� Tree Trail. It will take us through Peel Park and the Crescent Meadows. It's an excellent opportunity to learn more about the local tree species and get to know our green spaces. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.

• Date: Thursday 24 March, 13:00-14:30
• Location: Outside ���ϳԹ��� Museum and Art Gallery, Crescent, ���ϳԹ��� M5 4WU

A film screening of ���ϳԹ��� Wetland followed by a talk and Q&A session with Dr Luke Blazejewski, ���ϳԹ��� alumni. 

• Date: Wednesday 23 March, 14:00-15:00
• Location: Online

Join us for an Instagram live with Caitlin Cross, Chair of the ���ϳԹ��� Wildlife Society and Wildlife Conservation student. 

• Date: Tuesday 22 March, 10:00
• Location: on Instagram

Join us online to explore connections between nature, wellbeing and sustainability.

• Date: Friday 18 March, 12:00-12:45
• Location: Microsoft Teams

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and the Environment and Sustainability Team ���ϳԹ��� for these litter picks of David Lewis Playing Fields and the surrounding area. Equipment is provided so please just bring yourself and clothes appropriate for the weather conditions and grippy shoes or boots.

• Date: Wednesday 16 March, 16:00-17:00
• Location: Peel Park Quarter Accommodation, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WU

Join us for an Instagram live with Gideon Marriott, green woodworker and sustainability advocate. 

• Date: Wednesday 16 March, 11:00
• Location:  on Instagram

Join us for an Instagram live with Rowan Pritchard, ���ϳԹ��� Art Collection Team

• Date: Tuesday 15 March, 11:00
• Location:  on Instagram

The School of Arts and Media is delighted to partner with MediaCity on Skills Swap Shop, a pilot scheme aiming to utilise the wealth of skills and talent we have amongst our community, by inviting people to volunteer to offer their experience in exchange for the opportunity to learn something new.

• Date: Monday 14 March, 10:00-16:00
• Location: University House (North Side), ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT

Join the ���ϳԹ��� Ranger Team and the Environment and Sustainability Team ���ϳԹ��� for these litter picks of Peel Park and the surrounding area. Equipment is provided so please just bring yourself and clothes appropriate for the weather conditions and grippy shoes or boots.

• Date: Wednesday 9 March, 16:00-17:00
• Location: Park Keepers Base, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT

Join us for an Instagram live with Josh and Holly from Impact Score, conscious consumption and sustainable alternatives. 

• Date: Wednesday 9 March, 11:00
• Location:  on Instagram

Join us for an Instagram live with Emma Lawton, Geography student and creator of ���ϳԹ��� Swap Shop.

• Date: Monday 7 March, 10:00
• Location:  on Instagram

The purpose of this workshop is to learn about the basics of wildlife surveying, including methods and tools. We'll also have a look at some footage of hedgehogs visiting Peel Park. The workshop will be led by Holly Broadhurst - a PhD student in Molecular Ecology at the ���ϳԹ���, and an experienced wildlife surveyor. Please wear suitable clothing, the outdoor part of the workshop will take place on soft and potentially wet or muddy ground. Please also bring a bottle of water. 

• Date: Friday 4 March, 13:00-16:00
• Location: Peel Park Campus, ���ϳԹ���, M5 4WT

Join us for an Instagram live with Holly Broadhurst, PhD student in Molecular Ecology

• Date: Wednesday 2 March, 10:00
• Location:  on Instagram

Join us for an Instagram live with Jenny Bennion, Communications Officer for Peatlands at Wildlife Trust.

• Date: Tuesday 1 March, 11:00
• Location:  on Instagram

Join us for an Instagram live with Fay Watts, zero waste shop owner at The Dispensary. 

• Date: Tuesday 1 March, 10:00
• Location:  on Instagram

Join us for an Instagram live with Godiya Olinze, MSc student and sustainability advocate. 

• Date: Monday 28 February, 10:00
• Location:  on Instagram