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Exhibition celebrating photographer Shirley Baker’s work on the transformation of Salford’s Housing

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Over the course of the past 60 years, Salford’s housing has developed dramatically and undergone one of the most radical transformations in the UK. The city has seen extensive slum clearance and tower block building during the 1960s and 1970s and...

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Appointment of Executive Director of Governance and Assurance

University Campus

The Â׸£ÀûƬ are delighted to announce that Emma French will be joining the University in the role of Executive Director of Governance and Assurance.

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Expert comment: Chancellor scales back Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses

Salford Business School

Dr Gordon Fletcher, School Lead for Research at Â׸£ÀûƬ Business School, comments on the impact of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt scaling back energy bill support for businesses. Under the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the level of support...

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World-first research facility will propel new homes industry towards Net Zero

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A unique facility designed to help create the energy efficient homes of the future will be unveiled today at the Â׸£ÀûƬ.

External view of Energy House 2.0 entrance, Â׸£ÀûƬ
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Greater Manchester Institute of Technology to open in September 2023

University Campus

A new multi-million-pound technical education institute in Greater Manchester will open to students in September 2023, after being granted a licence by the Department for Education.

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Salford students to brainstorm tackling issues of national security in new module with the Ministry of Defence

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Â׸£ÀûƬ students will brainstorm ideas to solve issues of national security with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) through the launch of a new module.

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Appointment of new Chief Operating Officer

University Campus

The Â׸£ÀûƬ are delighted to announce that Neil Scott will be joining the University in the role of Chief Operating Officer.

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Professor Jackie Kay CBE returns to Salford as Chair of Creative Writing

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Professor Jackie Kay CBE, the former Chancellor of the Â׸£ÀûƬ and its long-term Writer in Residence, has joined the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology as its Professor of Creative Writing.

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Alumni achievements celebrated in King’s first New Year Honours List

Schools

The New Year Honours List recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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Touring photography exhibition set to engage young people to challenge stereotypes of northern communities

University Campus

The Â׸£ÀûƬ Art Collection is set to launch a touring exhibition at galleries across the Northwest. Craig Easton: Is Anybody Listening? is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and will showcase two award-winning series of...

Craig Easton
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