Go Green 2025
Thinking of a career in Green and Sustainable jobs? Find out more about Green Careers through our activities and resources.
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Go Green Salford 10 – 22 March
Festival of Sustainability
Find out what is happening across campus and join in with nature and wellbeing activities, bike workshops and lots more.
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
- Booking Link: Introduction to Green Careers Booking Form
Discover available opportunities
- 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.
- Environment Job
- GreenJobs Online
- Environment Analyst
- Energy Jobline
- Renewable Energy Jobs
- Green Building Jobs
- Guardian Jobs
- How to find a job that's good for you and the plant: a Green Careers Guide
Search the library catalogue
We have resources relating to Green Careers and sustainability in specific sectors and occupations. Here are our recommended reads:
- Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Decent Work, Green Jobs and the Sustainable Economy: Solutions for Climate Change and Sustainable Development - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Green Jujitsu: the Smart Way to Embed Sustainability into Your Organization. - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth, Green Jobs and the Greening of Economies in Asia: Case Study Summaries of India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- The business of sustainable tourism development and management - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Sustainable Development for Engineers: a Handbook and Resource Guide - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- From career to calling: a depth psychology guide to soul-making work in darkening times - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Greening Africana studies: linking environmental studies with transforming Black experiences - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Closing the Green Skills Gap to Power a Greener Economy and Drive Sustainability - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Successful Career Strategy: An HR Practitioner's Guide to Reach Your Dream Job - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Sustainability, climate change and the green economy - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Green energy to sustainability : strategies for global industries - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Sustainability and Green Initiatives - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Principles of green bioethics: sustainability in health care - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
- Making jeans green: linking sustainability, business and fashion - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)