Business News

Lack of access to research could harm economic growth, studies find



Tuesday 6 December 2011

The UK Open Access Implementation Group (OAIG), chaired by University of Salford Vice-Chancellor Professor Martin Hall, has released a report detailing the significant risks to industry and the national economy of a lack of access to research findings.

Queen’s cousin visits ‘Coronation Street in a Lab’



Friday 18 November 2011

The Duke of Gloucester visited the University of Salford’s cutting-edge research facilities yesterday (17 November), to see how the latest knowledge is being applied to our urban environment.

University promotes entrepreneurship in Salford



Tuesday 15 November 2011

The University of Salford is helping budding entrepreneurs to get their business ideas off the ground with a series of workshops and talks organised for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 (14-20 November).

‘Coronation Street in a lab’ wins top environmental award



Friday 4 November 2011

The University of Salford’s Energy House – a terraced house built inside an environmentally controlled chamber – has been named the top Research and Development initiative at the prestigious Green Gown Awards.

Creative leadership course ‘accidentally’ launches at MediaCityUK



Thursday 27 October 2011

An innovative leadership course aimed at people working in the creative and digital industries is being launched by the University of Salford at its new MediaCityUK facility.

Government gives go-ahead to University Technical College



Monday 24 October 2011

A new Wigan college backed by the University of Salford combining technical and academic education for 14-19-year-olds has been given the green light by Government.

Marketing guru set to inspire students and graduates



Thursday 22 September 2011

Carl Hopkins, who appeared on Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire in 2008, will be keynote speaker at the University of Salford's Enterprise Induction on Thursday, 29 September, which will showcase the enterprise initiatives available to students, staff and graduates.

Work experience student's designs go on sale in John Lewis



Monday 19 September 2011

A University of Salford Product Design student has seen his coursework turned into a sales success after his work experience company placed it at John Lewis stores.