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First Artist in residence announced for Energy House 2.0

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Science and art will collide as internationally recognised artist Mishka Henner becomes the first artist-in-residence at Energy House 2.0, with the Â׸£ÀûƬ Art Collection in partnership with Open Eye Gallery and Castlefield Gallery.

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Academic's research into Japan pilgrimages receives foundation funding

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A Â׸£ÀûƬ academic’s research project to explore the history of pilgrimages to Japan for international audiences has been awarded funding by a prestigious foundation.

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Shock Radio receives the ‘Gold’ standard at national student radio awards

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Shock Radio, the University’s premier radio station has received three awards at the Student Radio Association’s (SRA) Amplify Awards.

Shock Radio team celebrating wins after the SRA Amplify Awards.
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Could putting grey squirrels ‘on the pill’ help protect human health?

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The Â׸£ÀûƬ will be part of collaboration exploring the impact the possible rewilding of the UK could have on the risk of catching Lyme disease, which is transmitted by ticks.

Squirrel in Heaton Park forest in autumn, Manchester
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Expert comment: fire and rescue service report finds bullying allegations in all services

Salford Business School

In response to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services' report, Salford Business School’s HR and employment law expert, Dr Jonathan Lord, shares his thoughts. The report found the fire service in England to be...

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Expert comment: cybersecurity concerns around the use of TikTok

Salford Business School

The UK Government recently banned the use of TikTok on parliamentary devices due to cybersecurity concerns, while Chief Executive, Shou Zi Chew, testified before US Congress to determine the app’s future in the US. In light of this news, Dr Mohammed...

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Salford receives chunk of £8m pot for digital student scholarships

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Â׸£ÀûƬ has been awarded a share of an £8.1 million fund aimed at increasing diversity in the AI and data science sector.

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Salford student supports international football team at European Under-19 Championships

School of Health and Society

As the elite round groups of UEFA European Under-19 Championships come to a close, we spoke to BSc Sports Science student Dan Towers, who has been working alongside the Icelandic team during their impressive run in the competition.

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You're invited: Join us to find out how (well) do our parliaments work?

School of Health and Society

Upcoming conference 'Psychology of Democracy 2023' will explore the importance of human behaviour in the performance of Parliament and what this means for democracy.

Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London
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First in-person gathering for Black, Asian and Racially Minoritised Student Collective

School of Health and Society

On Saturday 11th March 2023, the School of Health and Society's Black, Asian and Racially Minoritised Student Collective celebrated its first ‘in-person’ gathering.

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