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Past green events

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Each academic year, the Careers team run events related to Go Green Salford. These events are designed to promote awareness of green careers and how our jobs can have a positive impact on sustainability and tackling environmental issues.

Check out the resources below from all previous green events run by the Careers team over the last few years.

Past green events
Go Green Salford: March 2025

10 – 22 March 2025

Festival of Sustainability

Find out what is happening across campus and join in with nature and wellbeing activities, bike workshops and lots more with Go Green Salford

Workshops and events

  • Drop into Clifford Whitworth Library to take part in the Green Careers Matching game! Match up sustainable job titles with their role description independently or race against your friends to be in with the chance of winning a prize.  Our Skills Ambassadors will be on hand to introduce you to the game and keep your score.
  • Come and view and review an exhibit of books in The Library, which we have specially curated to focus on sustainability in specific sectors and occupations.
  • Visit us in the Careers Hub and find out more about Green and sustainable careers or book an appointment with a Careers Adviser.

Find resources on environmental issues

Environmental Issues Online collects multimedia materials around different environmental themes, including documentaries, books, photos and archival letters. Search tips: choose a 'Featured Event' from the homepage and filter the format by 'Video' to find documentaries and performances. Here's one from the Indigenous Perspectives called Birdsong & Coffee: A Wake-Up Call.

Green and Sustainable Futures

Date: 5 and 26 March 2025

Open to individuals aged 16-30 years old from diverse ethnic backgrounds and low socio-economic backgrounds.

With Us, You Will:

  • Be introduced to the Green and Sustainable Economy.
  • Explore various pathways into green careers, including education, work experience, training, and career progression.
  • Have access to tailored resources to support you on your career journey.

Find out more and Sign up at Green Sustainable Futures

Introduction to Green Careers within the Construction Industry

Join us for an insightful session with Jessica Beckly, the UK's Environmental Manager at H&MV Engineering.

Discover the exciting green roles in the construction industry, learn about the entry requirements, alternative pathways, and the transferable skills that can help you thrive in this field. You'll also get an overview of H&MV Engineering's services, their approach to sustainability, and their vital role in accelerating the global energy transition. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired!

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

Discover available opportunities:

Go Green Salford: October 2025

6 - 19 October 2025

Festival of Sustainability

Find out what is happening across campus and join in with nature and wellbeing activities, bike workshops and lots more with Go Green Salford

Workshops and events

  • Come and view and review an exhibit of books in The Library, which we have specially curated to focus on sustainability in specific sectors and occupations.
  • Monday 13th October 2025: Drop into Clifford Whitworth Library to take part in the Green Careers Matching game! Match up sustainable job titles with their role description independently or race against your friends to be in with the chance of winning a prize.  Our Skills Ambassadors will be on hand to introduce you to the game and keep your score.

Join the conversation: Shaping the Future of Salford

Date: 9th October : 1.30pm-3.30pm

Where: Northside, University House, Peel Park Campus

Open to students and staff

  • Join this interactive workshop exploring what sustainability means, why it matters to the university and Salford SU, and what’s already being done. Share your ideas on future action and help shape a more sustainable, equitable, and just society. Open to University staff and students.

Biodiversity Collage - Become Nature Literate!

When: Thursday 9 October, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Where: Joule House - Farraday Suite

Carbon Literacy Training

Date: Tuesday 14 October, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Where: Peel LG16

This in person session is part two of our Carbon Literacy training. Part one is a series of online learning which needs to be completed before the session via Blackboard. Once you have booked on to the session you will be added to the area on Blackboard where you can complete this training. After the online training and in-person session you will need to complete a short assessment. On successful completion of this assessment, you will be awarded an internationally recognised Carbon Literate qualification. Please sign up to the training using your University email so that we can add you to the Blackboard area.

Introduction to Green Careers: Building a Sustainable Future

Dates: 14th October, 3rd November, 3rd December

Where: Online

Curious about where a green career could take you? This session introduces the wide range of opportunities in the growing sustainability sector – from renewable energy, conservation and data science, through to green finance, education and roles that help organisations become more sustainable.

Agent Academy - Climate Change Careers 2025

Date: 15th October 2025

Where: Manchester: In Person

The North West is home to a dynamic ecosystem of forward-thinking organisations with a shared mission of leading the UK’s transition towards a cleaner, smarter and more resilient future.  Climate Change Careers is a fast-paced, future-focused event for emerging talent, educators and industry leaders.  Together, we’ll spark bold ideas, showcase innovation, and inspire meaningful pathways into future careers.

Multimedia resources on environmental issues

Environmental Issues Online collects multimedia materials around different environmental themes, including documentaries, books, photos and archival letters. Search tips: choose a 'Featured Event' from the homepage and filter the format by 'Video' to find documentaries and performances. 

Here's one from the Indigenous Perspectives called Birdsong & Coffee: A Wake-Up Call.

Join Green Campus Group: open to students and staff

Discover available opportunities:

Thinking of a career in Green and sustainability, drop into the Careers Hub to book a careers advice appointment or book an appointment online.

Search the library catalogue:

We have resources relating to Green Careers and sustainability in specific sectors and occupations. Here are our recommended reads:

Green Careers Week: November 2024

4 - 9 November 2024

Activities on campus

  • Join us in the Careers Hub
    • Take part in the Green Careers Matching game! Match up sustainable job titles with their role description independently or race against your friends to be in with the chance of winning a prize. Our Skills Ambassadors will be on hand to introduce you to the game and keep your score.
  • Come and view and review a selection of books in Clifford Whitworth Library and The Careers Hub, which we have specially curated to focus on sustainability in specific sectors and occupations.  Visit us in the Careers Hub and find out more about Green and sustainable careers

Search the library catalogue for books relating to Green Careers or books that focus on sustainability in specific sectors and occupations. Or view the selection below:

Resources and Information

  • Read the Green Careers Week Official Site
  • Search Green and Sustainable Jobs via Handshake.
  • Green Careers Hub: a platform where you can access resources and information for skill development and experience
  • Green Buzz: is a platform where you can explore Green careers, to match your strengths and personality.
  • Attend the Exploring Sustainable Careers workshop, 5th November 11.30 - 12.00: Join us for an informative session as part of Green Careers Week, delivered by the University of Salford’s Sustainability Team. The talk will provide valuable insights into the diverse roles within sustainability, the career journeys of professionals in this field, and practical key skills and qualifications.

Get Involved with Green Careers Mission: Create a More Sustainable Greater Manchester

Thursday 7th November 10.00 – 16.00

Location: Manchester Metropolitan Business School, travel expenses funded.

Open to students from all Greater Manchester Universities, including University of Salford.

Deadline to apply: Thursday 31st October.

Are you passionate about sustainability and looking for a career that positively impacts the local and global community? The Green Careers Mission gives you the chance to work with employers to tackle key sustainability issues facing Manchester and even take your ideas to the Manchester Green Summit.

Taking place during Green Careers Week, the Green Careers Mission is a day of challenges and project work that will see you work with potential employers from Manchester to tackle key sustainability issues set out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

You will work with students from a variety of subjects and universities across Manchester to develop an idea that you think will help Manchester reach a more sustainable future. Your team’s challenge will be set by a green employer who will provide you with mentorship and feedback throughout the day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to discover why being a sustainable graduate makes you so employable, alongside a chance to network with employers looking for green graduates. This will give you a fantastic story to tell potential employers on your CV and in an interview. This challenge will also let you see what bringing sustainability to our local community looks like and provide you with an appreciation of the potential and challenges of implementing sustainable solutions in the real world.

Following the challenge day you will have the option to present your ideas at the Manchester Green Summit. At the summit you will have the opportunity to network with employers, politicians, and community sustainability champions in Manchester!

You will need to complete the application form and applications will close on the 31st October. If the event is oversubscribed the organising team will review applications, and you will be notified by email. Please note that signing up for the event on this page does not guarantee a place on the event.

The event will take place in the Manchester Metropolitan Business School. The University of Salford Sustainability Office will fund reasonable travel expenses.

This event is part of Green Careers Week; find out about other activities and events taking place at University of Salford.

Green Careers Week: November 2025

3 - 7 November 2025

Activities on campus 

 Clifford Whitworth Library and Careers Hub

  • Take part in the Green Careers Matching game! 3 - 7 November 2025 11:00 - 13:00. Match up sustainable job titles with their role description independently or race against your friends to be in with the chance of winning a prize. Our Skills Ambassadors will be on hand to introduce you to the game and keep your score.
  • 4 November - 6 November 2025. Green Careers Matching Game will be taking place in the Careers Hub. Drop In and see if you can win a prize.
  • Come and view and review a selection of books in Clifford Whitworth Library, which have been specially curated to focus on sustainability in specific sectors and occupations.  
  • Library Search can help you search for books and resources relating to Green Careers or that focus on sustainability in specific sectors and occupations.
  • Visit us in the Careers Hub and find out more about Green and sustainable careers.  On all week.

Workshops and Events

Introduction to Green Careers: Building a Sustainable Future, 3 November 13:00 - 14:00. This workshop will introduce opportunities in the growing sustainability sector and explore skills, tips and resources to help you prepare for a green career journey.

Attend the Green Careers Week webinar: The future is circular: green jobs of the waste and resources sector workshop, 5 November 14.00 - 15.00. This dynamic panel discussion explores the growing world of green jobs within the waste and resource management sector – an area rich with opportunity but often overlooked.

Built Environment Careers Fair: 5 November 12:00 - 15:00.  Come and meet employers offering placement and/or graduate vacancies to students within the field of the Built Environment.

Resources and Information

Speak to a Careers Adviser

Get guidance from our friendly team of Advisers. 

Open to current students and Salford Alumni only.