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University of Salford to work with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
The University of Salford has signed a partnership agreement with the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service which, it is hoped, will lead to the development of projects such as, ground breaking virtual reality incident training and the provision of health and well being services for firefighters.
Salford data-mining knowledge helps not-for-profit lending company
The University of Salford has been working with East Lancashire Moneyline to help people on low incomes who find it impossible to secure affordable loans access finance more readily.
Salford data-mining knowledge helps not-for-profit lending company
The University of Salford has been working with East Lancashire Moneyline to help people on low incomes who find it impossible to secure affordable loans access finance more readily.
Government minister opens leading European research lab
Business and Enterprise Minister Michael Fallon, has opened Europe’s most advanced facility for creating energy efficient glass and met with leaders of businesses working on low carbon technology during a visit to the University of Salford today (19 October).
Bird’s Nest stadium engineer joins Salford as visiting professor
An engineer who took technology from the aerospace industry and applied it to the construction of the iconic Beijing Olympic stadium has been appointed as a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor of Innovation at the University of Salford.
Apprentice star to inspire Salford students
Duane Bryan, who appeared on BBC One’s The Apprentice this year, will be keynote speaker at the University of Salford's enterprise induction on Thursday, 27 September, which will showcase the enterprise initiatives available to students, staff and graduates.
Salford project to bring almost 1,000 empty homes back into use
The University of Salford is to work with the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities on a project which will find new ways to trace and communicate with the owners of 930 empty homes across the region.
Flooded small businesses relying too much on insurance cover
New University of Salford research carried out among businesses in Cockermouth in Cumbria following catastrophic floods in 2009 has found that only a very few have taken flood-protection measures – despite an average 1,750% rise in insurance excesses being reported among the businesses surveyed.
Salford Business School course receives prestigious accreditation
Salford Business School has become the sixth British business school with Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS) accreditation.
Low carbon businesses invited to be part of Indian trade mission
The University of Salford, in partnership with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and UK Trade and Investment, is looking for North West businesses to visit India as part of a low carbon trade mission.
