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Feel the Science: Exploring the Senses Through Physiology

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Bringing science to the palm of your hand, Â׸£ÀûƬ academics hosted a brand-new event "Feel the Science: Exploring the Senses Through Physiology".

University staff member working at a laptop wearing 'Become Unstoppable' branded clothing
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Remembering Jean Oglesby CBE, 1939-2025

University Campus

It is with great sadness that we mark the life of Jean Oglesby CBE, who has passed away. She will be remembered fondly by all of those at the Â׸£ÀûƬ as a leading force in philanthropy across the North West and a notable member of our...

Front view of Peel Building, Â׸£ÀûƬ
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Expert comment: Oasis reunion tour estimated to contribute £940 million to the British economy

Salford Business School

Dr Charles Nimoh, macroeonomic expert at the Â׸£ÀûƬ: Oasis didn't just come back - they brought half the UK economy with them.

Oasis infographic
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University signs three-year partnership deal with Manchester Animation Festival

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The Â׸£ÀûƬ has today announced a new three-year partnership with Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK's largest celebration of the art and craft of animation.

Crowd in an auditorium at Manchester Animation Festival
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Student returns to Salford after dream internship at Formula One team

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A Â׸£ÀûƬ student has spoken about landing her dream internship at a Formula One team during a break from her studies.

A woman stands next to a pink Formula One car
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Salford academic named winner in National Strength and Conditioning Association 2025 Peer Awards

Research

Dr Paul Comfort, Professor of Strength and Conditioning at the Â׸£ÀûƬ, has been named the 2025 William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award Winner by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Professor Paul Comfort (right) receiving the 2025 William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award from NSCA President Professor Ian Jeffreys
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Star graduate calls for more awareness and funding for transplant athletes

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Award-winning recent graduate Lucy Ryan is calling for more awareness and funding for transplant athletes to allow them to compete in Olympic-style sports and challenges ahead of the World Transplant Games in Germany this weekend.

Lucy with a medal and a fellow contestant
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Recent incident on campus

University Campus

We are aware of rumours and videos circulating on social media channels about the Â׸£ÀûƬ. There was an incident on our campus last week and the minor involved (a child, under 16 years of age) was arrested at the Campus Living Villages...

Front view of Peel Building, Â׸£ÀûƬ
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Major donation as Energy House Labs ramps up retrofit work

Research

A major donation from a national funder will enable experts at the Â׸£ÀûƬ to study the best ways of retrofitting our homes to make them more energy efficient, enabling everyone to keep their homes warm as we head to Net Zero housing.

Energy House 2.0 exterior, Â׸£ÀûƬ
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From Formula Student at Salford to Mercedes F1

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A Salford graduate has realised his childhood dream of a job in Formula One.

Jonathan Wheater
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