Seddon has joined the University of Salford’s Friends of Energy House 2.0, which will create a STEM PhD studentship, local community initiatives and educational outreach programmes
Construction contractor Seddon has announced it has joined the University of Salford’s Friends of Energy House 2.0, a community of industry partners who are committed to fighting the climate emergency.
The initiative drives social impact through the creation of studentships and outreach programmes
Due to open on the University of Salford campus this autumn, the Energy House 2.0 is a £16m test and research facility, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
To become a Friend, Seddon has donated to the Impact Fund which will focus on driving the activity of the new facility and enhancing the social impact by funding a STEM PhD studentship, as well as educational outreach programmes and student and local community initiatives.
The STEM PhD Studentship will cover the tuition fees for a PhD researcher to work at the Energy House Labs alongside the academic team.
Applications for Educational Outreach Programmes and Student & Local Community Initiatives which focus on climate change, energy efficiency, and sustainability are now open.
Taking a community approach to tackling climate change
The project also has the support of Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, who said: “The mission behind this network is to join forces in raising the profile, amplifying the activity, and enhancing the impact of Energy House 2.0.”
Peter Jackson, managing director at Seddon added: “Seddon is committed to lowering carbon emissions throughout its supply chain and it’s important that, as a community, we do everything we can to reach national net zero targets. By joining Friends of Energy House 2.0, together we can offer valuable social impact by amplifying activity around important research into low carbon and net zero housing.”
