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University secures major grant from the Wolfson Foundation

Research

The Â׸£ÀûƬ has been awarded a major grant from the Wolfson Foundation, which will help fund equipment for a new centre dedicated to research into human movement.

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University wins sixth coveted Green Flag Award

University Campus

The Â׸£ÀûƬ has won a prestigious Green Flag Award for the quality of our public spaces and biodiversity initiatives. We are one of 2500 organisations in the UK to achieve the internationally recognised quality mark, which is a credit...

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Council votes to permanently adopt four-day week following extensive independent analysis

Research

South Cambridgeshire District Council has voted to become the first Council in the UK to permanently adopt a four-day week – after rigorous independent analysis showed most services got better or were maintained, with significant improvements to...

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Trailblazer Katie celebrates book contract at third Salford graduation

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A newly graduated PhD student has celebrated finishing her third degree at the Â׸£ÀûƬ by securing her first book contract.

Caroline Magennis and Katie Barnes at Graduation
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Unlocking the commercial potential of our research with Innovate UK ICURe SURfACE

Research

The Â׸£ÀûƬ has taken its first strategic step into structured, institution-wide commercialisation through the ICURe SURfACE pilot programme - demonstrating that universities of smaller size and structure can engage in world-class...

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Wildlife enthusiast who developed Ker-Plunk for elephants graduates with first class honours

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A student who dreams of helping design zoos and created a game of Ker-plunk for elephants while on a placement, graduated from the Â׸£ÀûƬ on Monday 7 July.

Olivia Fothergill
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Expert comment: Trump's 30% EU import tariff

Salford Business School

In response to Donald Trump's proposed 30% tariff on EU imports, the Â׸£ÀûƬ Economist, Matthew Allen, shared his thoughts. Matthew comments:

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New Chair to take forward University-business partnership to ramp up innovation and investment

Research

Innovation Greater Manchester (IGM), the partnership aiming to create a thriving innovation ecosystem in Greater Manchester, has announced the appointment of Andrew Hodgson OBE as the new Chair of its Board.

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Salford academic shortlisted for ‘Nurse Leader of the Year’ at prestigious national awards

School of Health and Society

The Â׸£ÀûƬ’s Dr Melanie Stephens has been shortlisted for the accolade at the Nursing Times Awards, which bring together the nursing community to shine a light on the brightest talent in the profession and recognise those making...

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Ten years of Morson scholarships at Salford

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A partnership between the Â׸£ÀûƬ and Salford-based Morson Group, one of the biggest engineering recruitment firms in the world, is celebrating a major milestone as the Gerry Mason Engineering Scholarships celebrate 10 successful years.

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