Health Sciences News and Events

University of Salford graduate and renowned nutritional biochemist, Jeannette Jackson, has teamed up with top celebrities to launch StarBites, a recipe e-book created for children’s cancer charity KidsCan.

The University of Salford and the Amaechi Basketball Centre have committed to a long-term partnership to provide scholarships for players who want to study at university level.

Research by the University of Salford, University of Manchester and Blatchford’s Endolite Technology Centre will help to enhance the mobility of people with above-knee amputations by improving the energy efficiency of prosthetic legs.

Professional boxer Scott Quigg spent a day at the University of Salford’s Human Performance Laboratory testing his strength and fitness in the run-up to his world title match.

The University of Salford has appointed Dr Maggie Pearson as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dean for Health & Social Care, and Professor. She will join the University in the New Year.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology has shortlisted a research team involving the University of Salford for an award based on its development of an electrical muscle stimulator to improve the mobility of partially paralysed patients.

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.

What have fish and chips, flight simulators and Oscar Pistorius’ prosthetic legs all got in common? They were all on show at the University of Salford’s campus on 31 October as part of Manchester Science Festival (27 October – 4 November).

What have fish and chips, flight simulators and Oscar Pistorius’ prosthetic legs all got in common? They were all on show at the University of Salford’s campus on 31 October as part of Manchester Science Festival (27 October – 4 November).

The University of Salford has formed a new partnership with basketball team Manchester Magic to create more opportunities for young players and improve performance.

A sports biomechanics expert from the University of Salford has been working with several Olympic athletes to perfect their jumping techniques.

University of Salford sports psychologist Dr Tom Fawcett is no stranger to helping people deal with pressure situations. Here are his top ten tips to follow in case you haven’t got the results you wanted and need to go through Clearing.

A former Royal Marine Commando turned student will by helping US athletes go harder, faster, stronger - thanks to an award from an international authority on strength and conditioning.

The University of Salford has extended its range of courses to include postgraduate nursing and healthcare management programmes specifically designed for international students.

The University of Salford and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust are combining their expertise to jointly deliver a master’s degree in psycho-oncology which explores the psychological consequences of cancer and its treatment.