Research News

Prosthetics study to improve mobility of amputees



Wednesday 13 February 2013

Research by the University of Salford, University of Manchester and Blatchford’s Endolite Technology Centre will help to enhance the mobility of people with above-knee amputations by improving the energy efficiency of prosthetic legs.

Salford expertise supports tackling Indian housing crisis



Monday 28 January 2013

University of Salford academics are taking part in a key construction industry conference in India this week (30 January) covering the provision of low-cost housing which could help to solve the problem of poor quality accommodation and slum dwellings. An estimated 8.2 million households live in slum conditions in India and there is a backlog of around 26.5 million housing units which need to be built.

Volunteers needed to excavate Bolton’s industrial past



Monday 28 January 2013

Archaeologists from the University of Salford are looking for volunteers to help them excavate buildings in Bolton which shed light on how workers and owners lived during the Industrial Revolution.

International meeting explores future of construction



Friday 25 January 2013

Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean Construction have been a particular strength of the University’s School of the Built Environment for many years and at an international meeting held recently on campus, academics got together to demonstrate how these new techniques are revolutionising construction.

Salford scientist appointed to international association executive committee



Wednesday 16 January 2013 3.17pm

A scientist who has worked on projects such as digitising the content of the British Library has been appointed as the only UK-based executive committee member of the International Association for Pattern Recognition (IAPR).

Salford researchers secure major EU Roma grant to reduce racism



Wednesday 16 January 2013 11.55am

The University of Salford has been named as the lead research partner in a Europe-wide project to reduce discrimination against Roma and promote better integration of this marginalised group with the rest of society.

Salford student discovers new species of parasite



Tuesday 18 December 2012

A postgraduate student from the University of Salford has discovered a new species of parasite which infects voles.

Acute illness nursing course first of its kind



Wednesday 28 November 2012 10.42am

The University of Salford has been awarded £170,000 to develop a unique nursing course for the care of acutely ill patients which will be taught across Europe.

Distinguished new leader for College of Health & Social Care



Monday 26 November 2012 12.20pm

The University of Salford has appointed Dr Maggie Pearson as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dean for Health & Social Care, and Professor. She will join the University in the New Year.

Salford shortlisted for healthcare technology award



Thursday 22 November 2012 4.30pm

The Institution of Engineering and Technology has shortlisted a research team involving the University of Salford for an award based on its development of an electrical muscle stimulator to improve the mobility of partially paralysed patients.