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Expert comment: UK businesses face uncertainty over potential US tariffs

Salford Business School

In response to reports that the United States (US) may introduce a 10% import tariff as early as February under proposals linked to Donald Trump's trade agenda, Dr Jonathan Owens , Senior Lecturer in Operations Management, shares his analysis on the...

Building blocks with graph and tariff lettering on top of a map of the USA
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Salford professor helps to redefine knowledge of Europe’s future airspace with new public glossary

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

As Europe moves closer to integrating drones and electric air vehicles into everyday life one challenge has become increasingly clear: there is still no common language to describe this emerging field. Often highly technical, terminology is...

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Student-led Festival of Short Film returns to MediaCity campus

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The acclaimed Festival of Short Film, now run almost entirely by Â׸£ÀûƬ students, returns to our Media City campus next week.

Chairs and presentation screen at the MediaCity Campus, Salford Quays
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£50k funding boost for Salford research transforming care for people with limb loss in Uganda

Research

The Medical Research Foundation has awarded £50,122 to a pioneering project led by Professor Louise Ackers at the Â׸£ÀûƬ, which is set to revolutionise the rehabilitation process for people living with limb loss in Uganda.

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Jaguars recorded meowing in the wild for the first time

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Our domestic pet cats have long used meows to get attention and affection from their owners. But now, for the first time ever, wildlife experts have recorded jaguars meowing in the wild in the Atlantic forest.

Jaguar in Brazil
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Salford lecturer to co-write first academic book on British sci-fi classic Red Dwarf

Research

A Â׸£ÀûƬ lecturer is set to co-author the first academic book into the beloved British science fiction television series Red Dwarf.

Screenshot from BBC's Red Dwarf
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Members of University community named in New Year Honours 2026

University Campus

The New Year Honours List for 2026 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK. The honours system recognises people who have made achievements in public life and committed themselves to serving and helping the...

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Salford PhD student reflects on 'invaluable' undergraduate internship

School of Health and Society

Rachel Rutherford (pictured below), a PhD student in the field of footwear biomechanics, has shared how an internship during her time as an undergraduate at the Â׸£ÀûƬ offered her ‘invaluable’ experience.

Rachel wearing her graduation cap and gown
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NEW DATE: Inaugural lecture: Professor Katy Mason on Making & Shaping Moral Markets

Salford Business School

What does it mean to make markets moral? Salford’s own Professor Katy Mason will explore this question in her inaugural lecture this April.

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NHS Chief Executive appointed Honorary Professor at the Â׸£ÀûƬ

School of Health and Society

Fiona Noden, Chief Executive of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed as an honorary professor by the Â׸£ÀûƬ.

Fiona is pictured standing in a bright white corridor smiling at the camera
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