Business News
Major new training collaboration to deliver skills in energy and the built environment
The University of Salford and the low carbon business support company, Envirolink have joined forces in creating a major new initiative to deliver cutting-edge skills to people working in the energy and buildings industry.
IoD Diploma candidate is UK’s top of the year
A Manchester company director has beaten more than 250 candidates from across the UK to score the highest overall mark for the Institute of Directors (IoD) Diploma after studying at the University of Salford Business School.
New bespoke BIM education for Balfour Beatty
The first of a series of unique education sessions on building information modelling (BIM) for Balfour Beatty’s managers was organised at the MediaCityUK campus of the University of Salford recently.
Problem gambling in Asian communities neglected, says academic paper
Asian gamblers are significantly more likely to have a gambling problem than their white counterparts, and are less able to access support and advice to help them, according to research by academics from the University of Salford and NatCen Social Research.
Best of the region’s construction sector sought as awards open
The University of Salford’s North West Construction Awards are now open for entries as, for the sixth year, businesses around the region are invited to showcase and promote the achievements of the sector.
Broadcasters kick off sports debate at Nations & Regions Media Conference
Leading figures from the world of broadcasting will debate the future of sport in the media on Tuesday 13 March when the influential Nations and Regions Media Conference hosts a special panel discussion in Salford.
International agency needed to fight sports betting corruption says think tank study
There is an urgent need for the creation of a worldwide agency to tackle the growing threat of corruption in sport linked to betting.
International agency needed to fight sports betting corruption says think tank study
There is an urgent need for the creation of a worldwide agency to tackle the growing threat of corruption in sport linked to betting.
Driving Licence steers towards greener homes
Housing practitioners across the board are being given the opportunity to undertake a university backed online learning programme on reducing carbon in homes.
Retrofit 2012 focus on the challenge of behaviour change in energy reduction
The University of Salford Retrofit 2012 conference concluded today (26 Jan) with a detailed focus on the challenges of the large-scale behaviour change needed in the UK if the government is to achieve its carbon reduction targets.
