Environment and Life Sciences News
Celebrity recipes raise money for children with cancer
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.
New solar power research facility produces first solar panel
The University of Salford has officially opened its Solar Research Plant which will produce small batches of new solar panels to help develop the North West clean energy sector
University dives deeper into fish fraud
Tests carried out by a University of Salford academic have revealed that a significant amount of fish labelled as cod or haddock is not what it claims to be.
Marie Curie Fellowships Call
The School of Environment & Life Science aims to expand its involvement with international research mobility through the support of prospective Marie Curie Fellowship applicants.
Student commended by IOSH
Sarah Davidson, an MSc graduate of the University of Salford, was recently recommended by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for her research into laser use in the entertainment industry, at the IOSH 2013 Conference and Exhibition.
Status quo not an option for Central and Eastern European Roma, study finds
Researchers who have investigated the issues faced by Roma in six EU countries have called for more investment in anti-poverty initiatives and the development of better leadership skills among Roma communities.
Chris Packham launches greener Salford initiative with Velvet
Environmentalist and broadcaster Chris Packham today planted the first tree in an arboretum trail at the University of Salford.
Graduate Teaching Studentships
The School of Environment & Life Sciences is pleased to offer up to three, fully funded Graduate Teaching Studentships (GTS).
Salford student discovers new species of parasite
A postgraduate student from the University of Salford has discovered a new species of parasite which infects voles.
Hake batters cod in science chippy taste test
A blind taste test of people attending a Manchester Science Festival event at the University of Salford has found that only 15% could identify cod served up from a fish and chip van.
