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Salford expands film hub with new sets for students

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The Â׸£ÀûƬ has completed the construction of more film production sets in our Newton Building as we continue to reshape the former science facility into an industry-leading teaching space.

A film set of a downstairs Manchester property
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Chancellor Lucy Meacock presents Salford’s 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

Schools

This week we announced the winners of the 2024 Â׸£ÀûƬ Alumni Achievement Awards in a glittering ceremony at The Alchemist in MediaCity.

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Salford researchers launch carbon calculator to accelerate region’s net zero goals

Research

A sustainability calculator has been developed to support small businesses to reduce their carbon footprint by researchers at the Â׸£ÀûƬ.

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Salford researchers join the COP conversation with new podcast launch

Research

As policymakers descend on Baku, Azerbaijan for COP29 next week, the Â׸£ÀûƬ’s sustainability, climate and environment experts will launch Talking COP , a brand-new podcast series that takes a deep dive into the issues shaping this year...

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Celebrating excellence: The AJ Bell Technology Award

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

For the fourth year AJ Bell has presented the AJ Technology Award to the top Computer Science and Software Engineering students for the academic year 2023/24. This initiative not only acknowledges the outstanding talent of these students but also...

Group of award winners at the AJ Bell technology event 2024
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Expert comment: Bank of England cuts interest rates

Salford Business School

In light of the Bank of England cutting interest rates, Dr Tony Syme, macroeconomic expert at the Â׸£ÀûƬ's Business School, shares his thoughts. He comments:

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Major new textbook edited by Salford lecturer to provide critical insight on disability and ableism

School of Health and Society

This Occupational Therapy Week, we are proud to introduce our Head of Occupational Therapy, Dr Bethan Collins and celebrate the recent publication of a major new occupational therapy textbook, which Bethan was European editor for.

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Associate Prof Carole Conroy appointed ADAQE in SEE School

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Carole Conroy has been appointed as Associate Dean Academic – Quality and Enhancement.

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Salford's pro bono law clinic supporting north west renters whose homes are in disrepair

Salford Business School

Housing issues faced by renters are on the rise, according to the Â׸£ÀûƬ’s pro bono law clinic, SILKS , which has seen a considerable 17% rise in enquiries compared to 2023, despite two months of the year still remaining.

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IRIS welcomes back students for an insightful engagement day

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

For the third consecutive year, IRIS Software Group welcomed our Business, Computer Science and Software Engineering programmes students to their Manchester offices.

IRIS 2024 students
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