University News

University offers places for artists in residence

A work by current Salford AA2A artist Claire Weetman
Friday 10 August 2012 10.22am

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

Wednesday 1 August 2012

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

Language Resource Centre
Wednesday 1 August 2012 12.02am

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

Robot image
Thursday 9 August 2012

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

students in competition
Thursday 9 August 2012

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

Prof McKay at MediaCityUK
Monday 6 August 2012 2.15pm

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

Drainage site with pond and greenery
Friday 6 July 2012

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

Johnny Marr outside the University of Salford's Peel Building
Friday 6 July 2012 3.03am

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

Georgia and Charlotte Patrick
Thursday 5 July 2012 5.07am

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

Wednesday 4 July 2012 1.01am

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

Thursday 26 July 2012 9.36am

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

Professor David Forrest
Wednesday 25 July 2012 10.49am

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 image from the Cartography exhibition
Monday 23 July 2012 3.20pm

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 image from the Cartography exhibition
Monday 23 July 2012 3.20pm

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

Jim Giles
Monday 23 July 2012 9.56am

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.