Past events

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 Salford period
• Location: Maker Space, Science, Engineering & Environment Building, Salford, M5 4QJ

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

• Date: Friday 22 March 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Community Growing Space behind Clifford Whitworth Library, University of Salford, 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: Salford Museum and Art Gallery, University of Salford, M5 4WU

Come and visit our stall and learn about recycling.

• Date: Thursday 21 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Allerton Foyer, University of Salford, 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, University of Salford, M5 4NT

Come and visit our stall and learn about recycling.

• Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: New Adelphi, University of Salford, M5 4BR

Come and visit our stall and learn about recycling.

• Date: Monday 18 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Science, Engineering and Environment Building Foyer, University of Salford, 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, University of Salford, 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, University of Salford, M5 4WT

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

• Date: Wednesday 13 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Uni House, University of Salford, M5 4WT

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 Salford 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, University of Salford, M5 4NT

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

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

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

• Date: Monday 11 March 2024, 11:00-14:00
• Location: Maxwell Foyer, University of Salford, M5 4NT

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

• Date: Friday 8 March 2024, 13:00-15:00
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, University of Salford, M5 4NT

Meeting to address Salford'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, University of Salford, M5 4NL

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

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

Join us for a Hedgerow planting session at the University of Salford Community Growing Space.

• Date: Monday 4 March, 12:00-13:00
• Location: Behind Clifford Whitworth Library, University of Salford, 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, Salford, 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), University of Salford, M5 4BR

Green Agendas is a half day symposium exploring sustainable and environmental practice within art and design today. The programme is delivered by University of Salford'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), University of Salford, M5 4N

Join the Salford Ranger Team and the Environment and Sustainability Team University of Salford for these hedgehog friendly litter picks of Salford 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: Salford Watersports Centre, 15 The Quays, Salford, 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, University of Salford, M5 4N

The workshop will be led by Salford 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), University of Salford, 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 University of Salford, 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), University of Salford, M5 4N

This workshop will be led by artist Lizzie King, a MA Fine Art student at the University of Salford. 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, University of Salford, 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), Salford, 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, Salford, M50 2EQ

Join Dr Luke Blazejewski for a lunchtime walk along the River Irwell to look for some of Salford’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 University of Salford. 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, University of Salford, M5 4WT

Join the Salford Ranger Team and the Environment and Sustainability Team University of Salford for these hedgehog friendly litter picks of Peel Park Salford 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), University of Salford, 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 Salford 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 Salford 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, Salford, 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, Salford 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 Salford M5 4QJ

Come and help to look after the community growing space at Salford University 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), University of Salford, M5 4N

Join us for a hedgehog friendly litter picks of Peel Park Salford and the surrounding area. Please note there is no parking in Peel Park apart from x3 disabled spaces. Parking is available at Salford 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), University of Salford, 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 Discover the Wild on his Spring edibles walk. Everyone welcome.

• Date: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March 2022
• Location: Peel Park Ranger Base, University of Salford, M5 4NT

Join us for a guided walk along the Blue and Red routes of the Salford 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 Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Crescent, Salford M5 4WU

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

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

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

• Date: Tuesday 22 March, 10:00
• Location: @UoS_Sustain 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 Salford Ranger Team and the Environment and Sustainability Team University of Salford 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, University of Salford, M5 4WU

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

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

Join us for an Instagram live with Rowan Pritchard, University of Salford Art Collection Team

• Date: Tuesday 15 March, 11:00
• Location: @UoS_Sustain 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), University of Salford, M5 4WT

Join the Salford Ranger Team and the Environment and Sustainability Team University of Salford 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, University of Salford, 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: @UoS_Sustain on Instagram

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

• Date: Monday 7 March, 10:00
• Location: @UoS_Sustain 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 University of Salford, 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, University of Salford, M5 4WT

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

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

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

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