Research News

University works to improve acoustic modelling technology



Friday 16 November 2012

Researchers at the University of Salford have been awarded £249,719 to develop new technology which will greatly improve the modelling of the acoustic performance of buildings and open spaces.

Researchers help increase access to ethical finance



Thursday 15 November 2012

The University of Salford has been working with East Lancashire Moneyline (ELM) - a not-for-profit industrial and provident society that provides access to credit, savings and financial advice – to enable people on low incomes to secure affordable loans.

New book delves into the secrets of historic Buckton Castle



Wednesday 14 November 2012

The results of a painstaking 15 year study into one of Tameside’s most historic sites have been published in a new book by University of Salford archaeologist Dr Michael Nevell.

Study proves classroom design really does matter



Friday 9 November 2012

In a pilot study by the University of Salford and architects, Nightingale Associates, it was found that the classroom environment can affect a child’s academic progress over a year by as much as 25%.

Boxing champion tests fitness at Salford



Thursday 8 November 2012 1.04am

Professional boxer Scott Quigg spent a day at the University of Salford’s Human Performance Laboratory testing his strength and fitness in the run-up to his world title match.

University of Salford to work with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service



Tuesday 6 November 2012

The University of Salford has signed a partnership agreement with the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service which, it is hoped, will lead to the development of projects such as, ground breaking virtual reality incident training and the provision of health and well being services for firefighters.

Leader of Manchester Council to open sustainability exhibition



Tuesday 30 October 2012

Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, will open a new University of Salford exhibition on Friday 2 November that invites the public, researchers and community organisations to suggest ways to make Greater Manchester more sustainable.

Students become international leaders with built environment prize



Friday 26 October 2012

Postgraduate students from the University of Salford’s School of the Built Environment have beaten teams from around the world to lift the CIB Sebestyén Future Leaders Award for a proposal to investigate the use of building information technology on four continents.

Researcher explores how Roma youngsters pick up Mancunian



Friday 26 October 2012

A postgraduate student from the University of Salford is contributing to research into the over 100 languages that are now being spoken in Manchester – making it one of the most diverse cities in Europe.

Salford lecturer wins international poetry competition



Tuesday 23 October 2012

University of Salford English professor, Antony Rowland, has triumphed in a major poetry competition which attracted over 1,500 entries to snatch a £10,000 prize.