Research News

Honorary degrees for construction leaders



Wednesday 18 July 2012

Today (18 July), the University of Salford has awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the construction sector.

Hogan heads Nicklaus as all-time greatest golfer, says leading sports statistician



Tuesday 17 July 2012

It’s a question that regularly provokes lively debate at the ‘19th hole’ – who is the greatest golfer of all time?

New method makes life easier for drainage engineers



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.

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.

Polarisation prototype for most accurate, non-invasive imaging of cells yet



Monday 2 July 2012

Researchers at the University of Salford have used a technique based on the polarisation of light to demonstrate highly sensitive measurements of cardiovascular cell dynamics which could lead to a working machine conducting the most accurate, non-invasive imaging of cells yet.

Major conference tackles faith and sexuality issues



Friday 29 June 2012 3.39pm

A major conference aimed at dealing with potential conflicts between sexuality and faith is to be hosted by the University of Salford. The event, organised with partners including Cross Street Unitarian Chapel, the Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Stonewall and the University of Salford Anglican Chaplaincy, will focus on how best to deal with the issues, both at a strategic level and in the workplace.

Local people needed to dig historic centre of Radcliffe



Monday 18 June 2012

The University of Salford is looking for volunteers to help them excavate the historic centre of Radcliffe as part of Greater Manchester’s biggest ever archaeological project.

University of Salford searches for memories of Worsley New Hall



Thursday 31 May 2012

A researcher at the University of Salford is looking for people to share their memories of Worsley New Hall, the Victorian mansion built for the Earls of Ellesmere and demolished after the Second World War at the end of the 1940s.

Research shows early intervention is critical to prevent child neglect



Wednesday 30 May 2012 11.36am

Research carried out by the University of Salford on behalf of Action for Children has shown that early and effective interventions can stop child neglect in its tracks and successfully improve outcomes for children and their families.

Bernie Clifton launches unique University comedy archive



Wednesday 30 May 2012 9.44am

Comedian and entertainer Bernie Clifton will be happily recalling his work and friendship with late BBC producer and scriptwriter Mike Craig when he launches a unique comedy archive held by the University of Salford later this week.