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Philanthropy at Salford reaches record high

University Campus

At the Â׸£ÀûƬ, we are honoured to have a diverse community of supporters who share our vision for creating a better future for those within and around our institution.

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MA Journalism alumnus wins national broadcasting award

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A Journalism alumnus has won a national award for his sterling work during his studies at the Â׸£ÀûƬ.

Josh Brooks in the ITV Studios
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership helps Salford business to grow

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A partnership between academia and industry has helped a Salford based company boost profits and efficiency

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Expert comment: OpenAI and UK Government AI productivity deal

Salford Business School

In response to the news that OpenAI and the UK Government have signed an agreement to use AI (artificial intelligence) to boost productivity across public services, the Â׸£ÀûƬ AI expert and Associate Dean: Research and Innovation, Dr...

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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...

daffodils in bloom at Salford
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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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