Built Environment News
Salford highlights energy expertise at GreenBuild Expo
Some of the latest technological innovations developed by local SMEs and the University of Salford’s Energy Hub are set to be exhibited at this year’s GreenBuild Expo (8-9 May).
Salford to scientifically measure effects of Green Deal on homes
The University of Salford is to study households in Greater Manchester which are part of the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) core cities programme. The study will provide scientific data on the effectiveness of measures such as insulation, new boilers and glazing, providing information in support of the Green Deal policy initiative.
Volunteers needed for historic hall excavation
The University of Salford’s archaeology department is looking for volunteers to help them excavate a historic hall in Rochdale that has origins stretching back to 1414.
Undergraduates build relationships with UK’s leading construction companies
The University of Salford has teamed up with the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Higher Education Academy (HEA) to launch The Learner Voice, a pilot industry mentoring scheme for students.
University plays host to international conference for built environment postgraduate students
Earlier this month The University of Salford’s School of Built Environment hosted its 11th International Postgraduate Research Conference at the University’s MediaCityUK campus – targeting academics and researchers studying within the built environment discipline.
New solar power research facility produces first solar panel
The University of Salford has officially opened its Solar Research Plant which will produce small batches of new solar panels to help develop the North West clean energy sector
New solar power research facility to produce first panel next week
Clean energy businesses in the North West are set to receive a major boost next week as the University of Salford opens a new £400k research facility for solar power.
Salford and RICS join forces to launch Indian school
The University of Salford has today (11 April) signed an agreement to support research, course development and student exchanges with the newly established Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) School of the Built Environment, Amity University in India.
University professor appointed to jury panel for prestigious architecture awards
Professor Peter Barrett from the University’s School of the Built Environment has been selected to join the judging panel for the world’s biggest architectural awards programme, owing to his extensive range of research and academic texts.
University teams up with local residents to dig up the remains of Bolton’s Halliwell Bleachworks
More than 60 volunteers toughed out the coldest March in over 50 years to find out what life was like at a Bolton industrial works during the 18th Century.
Graduation Celebration and Prize Giving Ceremony - 17 July
Date: Wednesday 17 July 2013.
Venue: The Lowry Theatre, The Quays, Salford.
Events produce retrofit recommendations for Greater Manchester
The University of Salford has wrapped up a series of workshops which have been advising individuals and organisations across Greater Manchester on the practicalities of reducing carbon emissions from homes.
Salford develops guide for implementation of Building Information Modelling and Lean Construction
Expertise from the University of Salford’s School of the Built Environment has been used in compiling a definitive and free guide to Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean construction for the industry.
Doctorate in the Built Environment Information Days 2013
The Salford professional doctorate, catering exclusively for experienced practitioners in the built environment professions.
Salford work in Sri Lanka and Iraq praised at Guardian awards
The University of Salford has finished runner-up in the Guardian University Awards for its work helping Iraq and Sri Lanka recover from devastating wars.
