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Midwifery student on track to deliver gold for Team GB

School of Health and Society

Success always knew she wanted to work in a hospital, and seeing the skill and care of the midwifery team when her baby brother was born inspired her to become a midwife herself.

Success stands on the running track with two medals
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International Standard to ensure more accurate assessment of severe brain injuries

School of Health and Society

A senior nursing lecturer from the Â׸£ÀûƬ has been part of a team at the forefront of developing a consensus based international standard for healthcare professionals in caring for people with a brain injury.

Nursing students
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In memory of Professor Sir John Ashworth

University Campus

It is with great sadness that we share the news about our former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir John Ashworth, who passed away on Monday 3rd March.

Sir John Ashworth
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Ancient origin of swimming in platypuses revealed

Research

A new study has revealed fascinating insights into the history of how swimming developed in platypuses and other egg laying mammals.

Duck Billed Platypus Credit: Charles Sharp
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Salford backs BEYOND Conference as it returns to MediaCity in 2025

Research

The Â׸£ÀûƬ is today (Monday 28 April) announcing that is partnering again with the BEYOND conference as it returns to MediaCity this November.

MediaCity lit up by colours for Beyond Conference
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Salford unites global experts for cybersecurity conference, in response to rising digital threats

Salford Business School

This October, the Â׸£ÀûƬ will join forces with Ukraine’s Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics on an online cybersecurity and software engineering conference, amidst an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.

Cybersecurity
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New research highlights challenging landscape for microbusinesses to adopt new technologies

Research

New research from the Â׸£ÀûƬ has highlighted more than half (57%) of microbusinesses in the Greater Manchester region are struggling to adopt new technologies due to time constraints, while 43% face barriers accessing adequate training...

AI, HR tech
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Jackie Kay and Vice-Chancellor to lead Salford Literacy Symposium

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Celebrated author and Salford professor Jackie Kay CBE and Vice Chancellor Nic Beech will lead a landmark symposium at the University this summer to support literacy leaders in tackling the challenging climate for reading and writing.

Jackie Kay left and Nic Beech right - both profile photos
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Sounds of the River Irwell brought to life in immersive installation for Sounds From The Other City

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

An immersive sound installation that captures the breadth and feel of the River Irwell will make its debut at the University next month for the Sounds From The Other City festival.

Hayley Suviste holding a microphone by a lead submerged in water at Kersal Wetlands
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Major grant will fund vital acoustics research

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The Â׸£ÀûƬ will lead a major research effort looking at new ways of testing products that produce high frequency sound and vibrations. Such products are becoming increasingly important and more common due to electrification and efforts...

Anechoic chamber, Newton Building, Â׸£ÀûƬ
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