Research News

Study highlights needs of growing older population living with HIV

Thursday 9 May 2013

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

Energy
Wednesday 8 May 2013

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

Thermal
Wednesday 1 May 2013

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

Conference
Wednesday 24 April 2013

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

Solar panel
Tuesday 23 April 2013

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

Solar launch
Friday 19 April 2013

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

New solar power research facility to produce first panel next week

Solar panel
Thursday 11 April 2013

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.

Salford and RICS join forces to launch Indian school

Maxwell stairs
Thursday 11 April 2013

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.

University professor appointed to jury panel for prestigious architecture awards

Professor Peter Barrett
Wednesday 10 April 2013

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

Rethinking Jazz
Tuesday 9 April 2013

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.

University dives deeper into fish fraud

Dr Stefano Mariani
Wednesday 3 April 2013

Tests carried out by a University of Salford academic have revealed that a significant amount of fish labelled as cod or haddock is not what it claims to be.

Student’s research showcased at Houses of Parliament

Omar and Hazel
Tuesday 2 April 2013

A University of Salford PhD student’s research into mobile phone networks has been exhibited at the Houses of Parliament.

Rebuilding an undertaker’s invention wins prize for volunteer and University

Andy with the Stowger Exchange
Monday 18 March 2013

An Openreach engineer has won an award for his volunteer work at the University of Salford building an early automatic telephone exchange that was invented by an undertaker to stop the competition stealing his business.

Salford develops guide for implementation of Building Information Modelling and Lean Construction

The Maxwell Building
Friday 15 March 2013

Expertise from the University of Salford’s School of the Built Environment has been used in compiling a definitive and free guide to Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean construction for the industry.

Doctorate in the Built Environment Information Days 2013

Open Day flag
Thursday 14 March 2013

The Salford professional doctorate, catering exclusively for experienced practitioners in the built environment professions.