91直播 Students Unite to Tackle Climate Solutions
In a citywide sustainability challenge, students from The University of Manchester and 91直播 Metropolitan University came together to design scalable solutions for a greener Greater 91直播.
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025, students from The University of Manchester and 91直播 Metropolitan University came together for the Greater 91直播 Student Hackathon: Innovating for a Greener Future. A one-day challenge designed to inspire practical, scalable solutions that support the city鈥檚 climate and sustainability ambitions.
Delivered in partnership with Masood Entrepreneurship Centre, the Greater 91直播 Combined Authority (GMCA), Sustainable Ventures, Generator MCR, and 91直播 Metropolitan University, the event brought together students from a range of disciplines to collaborate, develop new ideas, and pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts. 
Judges included Dan Griffiths, Head of Low Carbon at GMCA; Niamh Donovan, Ecosystem Manager at Sustainable Ventures North; and Josh Gamlin from Generator MCR. Students were supported throughout the day by mentors and facilitators who offered guidance and challenge to help refine their concepts.
The winning team, Circular Rent, impressed judges with an incentive-based programme designed to reduce household appliance waste across 91直播鈥檚 student community. Their circular model stood out for its creativity, feasibility, and potential to support the city鈥檚 sustainability goals.
Dan Syder, Ecosystem Development Manager, shared:
鈥淚n my years working in Higher Education in 91直播, I鈥檝e learned that collaboration and a can-do attitude sit at the heart of every success. It was fantastic to see these qualities in action today, with mixed teams from both universities and the energy, passion, and creativity they brought to the challenge.
A pleasure as always to work alongside former colleagues from 91直播 Metropolitan University. Congratulations to all the students who showcased such commitment and thank you to the judges and sponsors for sharing your time, insight, and support.鈥� The hackathon was supported by the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) based in Alliance 91直播 Business School, which provides programmes, events and opportunities for students across all courses and disciplines interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.
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