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Study highlights needs of growing older population living with HIV
A University of Salford study with charity the George House Trust has highlighted the North West’s growing population of older people with HIV and the lack of services for older HIV-positive gay men.
Salford highlights energy expertise at GreenBuild Expo
Some of the latest technological innovations developed by local SMEs and the University of Salford’s Energy Hub are set to be exhibited at this year’s GreenBuild Expo (8-9 May).
Salford to scientifically measure effects of Green Deal on homes
The University of Salford is to study households in Greater Manchester which are part of the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) core cities programme. The study will provide scientific data on the effectiveness of measures such as insulation, new boilers and glazing, providing information in support of the Green Deal policy initiative.
University plays host to international conference for built environment postgraduate students
Earlier this month The University of Salford’s School of Built Environment hosted its 11th International Postgraduate Research Conference at the University’s MediaCityUK campus – targeting academics and researchers studying within the built environment discipline.
Quantum physics for new generation of solar cells
The University of Salford is to conduct theoretical work on third generation solar cells, which will use to revolutionary semi-conductor nanostructures in order to significantly increase the electricity produced by sunlight – from around 10% efficiency to 31% or more.
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
Salford and RICS join forces to launch Indian school
The University of Salford has today (11 April) signed an agreement to support research, course development and student exchanges with the newly established Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) School of the Built Environment, Amity University in India.
New solar power research facility to produce first panel next week
Clean energy businesses in the North West are set to receive a major boost next week as the University of Salford opens a new £400k research facility for solar power.
University professor appointed to jury panel for prestigious architecture awards
Professor Peter Barrett from the University’s School of the Built Environment has been selected to join the judging panel for the world’s biggest architectural awards programme, owing to his extensive range of research and academic texts.
World’s largest jazz conference swings into MediaCityUK
The importance of jazz and its influence on different cultures will be explored at a three-day conference held at the University of Salford this week.
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