University News
University offers places for artists in residence
The University of Salford is offering the opportunity for four artists to become artists in residence for a year, using the School of Art & Design’s facilities and expertise to work on a project or undertake research.
University launches new professional training company
The University of Salford has launched a new subsidiary company to provide learning and professional development for industry in the North West, UK and internationally.
MA Programme in Translation will bear EU trademark
The School of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences' MA Translating/Translating for International Business was awarded membership of the prestigious European Master's Translation Scheme in 2011.
Robots on a mission to visit old people’s homes
More famous for trying to wipe out humanity (in science fiction at least), robots can in fact improve our quality of life considerably, according to a University of Salford researcher who’s been taking them on visits to old people’s homes.
iCase studentship open competition by NERC
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) will hold its annual CASE Studentship Open Competition later in 2012, with a closing date of 9 October 2012 at 16:00. A Je-S application form will be available from 9 September.
Media professor appointed AHRC Fellow
George McKay has been appointed to a three-year leadership fellowship by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for a programme focusing on community cultures and understanding.
New method makes life easier for drainage engineers
Following a survey of more than 100 sites across Greater Manchester, a University of Salford academic has developed an easy-to-use toolkit for determining the best systems to reduce the risk of flooding.
This Charming Grad – Johnny Marr honoured by University
He found fame with legendary Manchester band The Smiths, and now Johnny Marr’s outstanding achievements in a music career spanning four decades have been recognised with the granting of an honorary degree by the University of Salford.
Mum inspired by science summer school brings daughter back
A woman inspired 24 years ago by the University of Salford to enter the engineering profession returned this week as a successful engineer – with her daughter who’s looking to follow in her footsteps.
Former Marine builds US sporting muscle
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.
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.
Team GB to scoop 56 Olympic medals, predicts leading sports statistics group
Team GB is on course to win 56 medals at London 2012 – nine more than four years ago – according to the statisticians who most accurately forecast the final Olympics medal table for the Beijing Games in 2008.
East Salford residents map out digital storytelling
An exhibition which digitally maps the memories of people living in East Salford will be launched at the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK building tomorrow (Tuesday 24 July).
East Salford residents map out digital storytelling
An exhibition which digitally maps the memories of people living in East Salford will be launched at the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK building tomorrow (Tuesday 24 July).
Graduation for octogenarian artist Jim
One of the University of Salford’s oldest students celebrated receiving his Masters degree on Thursday 19 July at a graduation ceremony held at The Lowry in Salford Quays.
