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Research and Initiatives

Our research and initiatives are at the heart of creating meaningful change. We explore emerging trends, develop practical solutions, and collaborate with partners to address real-world challenges. From pioneering studies to community-driven projects, this section showcases how we turn ideas into impact.

  • primary school pupils building houses

    Inspiring the Next Generation of Green Engineers

    This project engaged Year 5 pupils in Salford and Blackburn with the principles of sustainable development and green engineering

  • Five C Network Logo with a black background and an illustration of an abstract network

    FIVE-C Network

    FIVE-C exists to accelerate the transition towards a regenerative, circular economy across five interconnected sectors: Digital, Construction, Fashion & Textiles, Renewable Energy and Healthcare.

  • MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub

    MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub (MITIH)

    Step into the future of immersive technology at MITIH — the MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub. Located in the heart of MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, MITIH is your gateway to designing, developing, and testing bold new ideas in creative tech.

  • DICE Network+ Digital Innovation & Circular Economy

    DICE Network+

    At the Centre for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Salford, we are proud to be a key partner in the Digital Innovation and Circular Economy (DICE) Network+, a national initiative funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). This collaborative programme is designed to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the digital and communication technology sectors through research,…