Green skills and talent - University of Salford
University of Salford- a strong innovation partner for business
The University of Salford (UoS) is a leader in Low Carbon research and innovation with a range of specialised facilities and research centres, including:
- Sustainable Energy and Smart Technology: Energy House Labs, Smart Meter Laboratory
- Built Environment and Urban Sustainability: Centre for Processes, Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainable (Built) Environment (UPRISE); Environmental Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC)
- Sustainable Innovation and Business: Centre for Sustainable Innovation
- Acoustics and Environmental Research: Acoustics Research Centre
Salford businesses gain a strategic advantage from proximity to the world-leading Energy House Labs Energy House Labs | University of Salford at the University of Salford. These cutting-edge facilities enable companies to rigorously test and validate low-carbon products in real-world conditions, accelerating innovation and credibility in the race to net zero.
The University of Salford is also involved in several significant projects in the Low Carbon sector where businesses can embed sustainability into product development, showcasing environmental performance, strengthening their supply chain resilience and market appeal including:
- a £3.1m UKRI funded project that collaborates with leading housebuilders and construction solution providers to develop and test innovative, energy-efficient housing solutions, utilising Energy House Labs
- Heat Pump Ready: commissioned by Department of Energy Security and Net Zero as part of the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to accelerate the development and deployment of heat pump technology.
- the university hosts the annual Retrofit Conference aimed at bringing together experts, professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders from around the world on domestic, non-domestic, social housing, and district/neighbourhood retrofit.
Salford City College - leaders in vocational innovation and collaboration
The college has 650 to 700 construction apprentices (working with many businesses who are looking for gas engineers, plumbers, joiners etc) and a number of apprentices in industrial and commercial heating and plumbing.
Salford City College’s Low Carbon Heating Technician Skills Bootcamps aim to equip plumbing and heating engineers with practical skills and knowledge required to install and maintain air source heat pumps and solar thermal hot water systems, while also providing an overview of renewable energy technologies.
Salford City College works in partnership with Innovate UK and the Greater Manchester Colleges Group to deliver the Further Education Innovation Fund (FEIF). Together, they help businesses unlock new avenues for development, foster collaboration with industry leaders, and equip employees with vital skills for the future.
Swinton Sustainable Home Centre and Green Skills Academy
New to Salford is the Sustainable Home Centre from leading heat pump manufacturer, Daikin, and plumber's merchant James Hargreaves. The centre aims to train highly skilled clean energy installers empowering them to embrace renewable heating, providing the area with a pipeline of green skilled trades.