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Go Green illustration representing environmental awareness and sustainability concepts, with silhouettes of bats, a frog, and a bird

Join us as we celebrate Go Green º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, our Festival of Sustainability, taking place from 9 to 22 March.

Across two weeks, you can take part in a wide range of workshops, talks, wellbeing activities and nature experiences that connect you with people, place and planet.

From climate cafés, sustainable careers sessions and bike repair drop-ins, to creative workshops, film screenings and guided walks around campus and Peel Park, there’s something for everyone. Whether you want to learn new skills, explore sustainability in practice, connect with the local community, or simply spend some time outdoors, you’ll find plenty of ways to get involved.

We welcome students, colleagues and local community members to take part. Explore the current programme below and see how you can get involved in creating positive change. You can also explore all the green career support offered by our Careers Team throughout Go Green º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.

Play Your Cards Right

Two members of staff at a informational desk with cards on it

This engaging game tests and enhances your sustainability knowledge with sustainable goodies to be won across the day!

  • Date: Monday 9 March, 10:00-16:00
  • Location: Clifford Whitworth Library
  • This event is only open to University staff and students

Hedgehog friendly litter pick

A group of people on a hedgehog friendly litter pick

Join the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Ranger and Sustainability Teams for a hedgehog friendly litter pick of Peel Park º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and the surrounding area.

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

Bike repair drop-in

Blue bicycle in Chapman Square, Peel Park Campus

Got a bike in need of repair? Then head over to MakerSpace for their drop in bike repair sessions. 

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

Career planning for a green and sustainable career workshop

Students studying with laptops and notepads during a lecture

The careers team are hosting this workshop, which will discuss Green and Sustainable careers: What they are and the benefits of considering one.

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

Go Green Quiz Game

Two º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School applicant visitors laughing

Drop into Clifford Whitworth Library to take part in the Green Careers Game to be in with the chance of winning a prize!

Ocean with David Attenborough film screening

A picture of a poster of the film Ocean on a green table to the left. To the right on another green table is popcorn in red and white striped boxes

Join us for a free film screening of the powerful documentary that celebrates the beauty and importance of the ocean while highlighting the urgent threats it faces, from industrial fishing to climate change.

  • Date: Tuesday 10 March, 17:30-19:30
  • Location: MediaCity, DMP Theatre

Sustainable Labs at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

Technician holding a conical flask in the lab with gloved hands

Discover how our laboratories are improving their environmental sustainability through the LEAF accreditation programme, with teams sharing how they achieved their awards along with the successes, challenges, and future actions shaping their journey.

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

Community gardening session

Three people digging into a planter at the Community Growing Space on a sunny day.

Come along to our community growing space and get stuck in with gardening! No experience needed!

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

Creative collage workshop

A pair of hands using scissors to cut some black and white images up and create a collage.

Inspired by our new exhibition, join artist Katie Aird from Studio Within for a relaxing, free creative collage workshop.

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

Bike repair drop-in

Blue bicycle in Chapman Square, Peel Park Campus

Got a bike in need of repair? Then head over to MakerSpace for their drop in bike repair sessions. 

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

Climate café

A group of people sat in a circle talking

A Climate cafe is a space where people come together and share their climate-related emotions. 

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

Biodiversity collage

People sat for a presentation on biodiversity

Discover how your everyday choices can help restore nature. This Nature Literacy Training is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand the biodiversity crisis and take meaningful action. 

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

Student Climate Conclave

Four students sat around a table working on laptops on a group project.

The Student Climate Conclave provides Greater Manchester students with the opportunity to engage in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Five Year Environment Plan. 

  • Date: Friday 13 March, 09:30-13:00, optional lunch 13:00-14:00
  • Location: That End, University House

Employer Information Session: H&MV Engineering

Students in our engineering facilities

Introduction to Green Careers within the Construction Industry. 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: Monday 16 March, 13:00-13:45
  • Location: Online

Workwear wardrobe launch

Students standing around lots of clothing rails and other clothing equipment.

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School have set up their own workwear wardrobe, open to any student at the University. The workwear wardrobe offers students clothing and other items to help support you for employment. 

  • Date: Monday 16 March, 13:00-14:00
  • Location: Maxwell, 6th Floor, Peel Park Campus

Colonialism and climate

Sustainable Development Goals logo

In this online session, we will explore the links between climate change and colonialism and will look historically at the causes of the climate crisis and links to colonialism, delve into current colonisation practices, discuss the impact of colonisation on disproportional climate effects, and explore how decolonisation and sustainable action coexist.

  • Date: Monday 16 March, 15:00-16:00
  • Location: Online via Teams

Bike repair drop-in

Blue bicycle in Chapman Square, Peel Park Campus

Got a bike in need of repair? Then head over to MakerSpace for their drop in bike repair sessions. 

  • Date: Tuesday 17 March, 09:30-12:00
  • Location: MakerSpace, Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE) Building, Peel Park Campus

Heritage run

Sustainability Team member Nigel Blandford pulling a silly face whilst running.

Come along for a 5k run, heading into central º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and Manchester looking at the past and present of our built environment. A social pace of about 35-40 minute 5k excluding the frequent stops.

  • Date: Tuesday 17 March, 12:00-13:00
  • Location: Engel's Beard Statue, Peel Park Campus

Upcycled plant pots - craft workshop (MCUK)

People sat round a table crafting.

We're getting crafty with upcycled materials! 

  • Date: Tuesday 17 March, 13:00-14:00
  • Location: MediaCity Campus

Go Green Quiz Game

Two º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School applicant visitors laughing

Drop into Clifford Whitworth Library to take part in the Green Careers Game to be in with the chance of winning a prize!

  • Date: Tuesday 17 March, 14:00 - 16:00
  • Location: Clifford Whitworth Library
  • Click to learn more

Career planning for green and sustainable careers

Students studying with laptops and notepads during a lecture

The careers team are hosting this workshop, which will discuss green and sustainable careers: What they are and the benefits of considering one.

  • Date: Tuesday 17 March, 13:00-13:45
  • Location: Online via Teams

Waste and recycling talk

Four litter pickers in Peel Park, º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

Join Zoe Pegg for a myth‑busting look at the journey of our waste and the impact of recycling. A nice way to celebrate World Recycling Day.

  • Date: Wednesday 18 March, 11:30-12:30
  • Location: Online via Teams

Community gardening session

Three people digging into a planter at the Community Growing Space on a sunny day.

Come along to our community growing space and get stuck in with gardening! No experience needed!

  • Date: Wednesday 18 March, 12:30-13:30
  • Location: Community Growing Space, behind Clifford Whitworth

Upcycled plant pots - craft workshop (Frederick Road)

People sat round a table crafting.

We're getting crafty with upcycled materials! 

  • Date: Wednesday 18 March, 14:00-15:00
  • Location: Allerton, Frederick Road Campus

Sustainability fair

People standing at a Sustainability Team stall at a fair.

Join us at the sustainability fair to connect with organisations and campus teams working toward a greener future. Learn about sustainable living, explore innovative projects, and discover practical steps you can take to reduce your environmental impact.

  • Date: Thursday 19 March, 10:00-16:00
  • Location: New Adelphi

Sustainability Tour

Cockcroft Lab and Peel Building on a sunny day

Join Sustainability Innovation Manager Nigel Blandford for a guided walk around campus, exploring the hidden systems, green initiatives, and innovative projects shaping our journey to a more sustainable future.

  • Date: Thursday 19 March, 12:00-13:00
  • Location: New Adelphi

Bike repair drop-in

Blue bicycle in Chapman Square, Peel Park Campus

Got a bike in need of repair? Then head over to MakerSpace for their drop in bike repair sessions. 

  • Date: Thursday 19 March, 13:00-16:30
  • Location: MakerSpace, Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE) Building, Peel Park Campus

People planet pint

A group of people holding drinks and smiling in the Old Fire Station.

People planet pint is an international initiative designed to create fun networking opportunities for those in or interested in the sustainability sector. 

  • Date: Thursday 19 March, from 17:30
  • Location: The Old Fire Station Bakery and Brewery

Green campus - get your voice heard

A field of bright yellow daffodils

Meet with the University Sustainability Team to voice changes you want to see on campus and join others passionate about seeing our campus become greener.

  • Date: Friday 20 March, 11:30 - 12:30
  • Location: Online, Teams

BioBlitz: Signs of Spring Walk (Friday)

People on a walk through campus looking at the nature.

Take part in our BioBlitz: Signs of Spring Walk and discover the changing season in and around Peel Park. 

  • Date: Friday 20 March, 12:30-13:30
  • Location: Meet Outside Clifford Whitworth Library

Amphibian walk and talk

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× ranger holding a common frog

Discover the fascinating world of amphibians in this BioBlitz walk and talk led by Alice Pawlik, Teaching Fellow at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.

  • Date: Friday 20 March, 14:00-16:00
  • Location: Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE) Building

BioBlitz: Signs of Spring Walk (Saturday)

David Winnard showing off some nature on walk in Peel Park.

Take part in our BioBlitz: Signs of Spring Walk and discover the changing season in and around Peel Park. 

  • Date: Saturday 21 March, 13:00-15:00
  • Location: Peel Park Keeper's Base

Bat walk

A bat detector with a red light screen being used in Peel Park in the evening.

Join us after dark for a guided bat walk on campus and discover the fascinating world of these nocturnal creatures. 

  • Date: Saturday 21 March, 19:00-21:00
  • Location: Peel Park Keeper's Base

Nature society walk

Trees in Peel Park on a sunny day

A short bus ride to Worsley, followed by a leisurely walk around the country park and woods. 

  • Date: Sunday 22 March, 10:00 onwards
  • Location: Start outside the Clifford Whitworth Library
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