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Research to boost number of South Asian organ donors
The British Renal Society has awarded nearly £45,000 to fund a Salford student’s research into increasing the number of organ donors from the South Asian community.
Call for more midwives backed by the WI
A Salford expert’s call for more midwives has received overwhelming support from the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI).
Research shows early intervention is critical to prevent child neglect
Research carried out by the University of Salford on behalf of Action for Children has shown that early and effective interventions can stop child neglect in its tracks and successfully improve outcomes for children and their families.
Salford and The Christie deliver groundbreaking psycho-oncology degree
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.
International conference celebrates best of nursing profession
The University of Salford is holding an International Nurses’ Day Conference for practitioners who want to get ahead in their careers and celebrate everything that’s good about the profession.
Mammogram research to help fight against breast cancer
The University of Salford is leading a ground-breaking research project to reduce the number of blurred digital mammogram images and enhance the accuracy of breast screening programmes.
Widows no longer past their peak
A Salford academic’s research has challenged traditional notions of widowhood through a study of independent, busy and fulfilled older widows.
National ultrasound award for Salford student
The British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) has recognised a Salford student’s postgraduate research skills at its 2012 awards.
Psychological health of politicians should be regularly screened, says Salford academic
A psychologist from the University of Salford has argued that the psychological health and wellbeing of politicians should be regularly screened to ensure they are in the best position to make decisions in the national interest.
Target exploitative employers says forced labour report
An increased focus by government on tackling exploitative employers and bridging visas for victims are two of the key recommendations of a newly-published paper into forced labour written by academics from The University of Salford and The University of Leeds and commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
