Research News

Parisian lecture in honour of Salford physicist

Allan Boardman
Tuesday 24 April 2012 2.46pm

A University of Salford scientist who is noted for his work on materials that can make objects invisible has been honoured by his peers at a major conference in Paris.

New academic network for disaster resilience created by EU

Peel Building
Monday 2 April 2012

Experts from the University of Salford are at the head of a new academic network funded by the European Union to improve disaster preparedness in cities worldwide.

University recreates the lost sounds of Stonehenge

Stonehenge
Tuesday 17 April 2012 2.24pm

A team of researchers from the University of Salford has successfully recreated what Stonehenge would have sounded like.

International conference celebrates best of nursing profession

Nurses
Monday 16 April 2012 2.52pm

The University of Salford is holding an International Nurses’ Day Conference for practitioners who want to get ahead in their careers and celebrate everything that’s good about the profession.

Salford exchanging robotics skills with world-leading US college

Two men with a robotic gorilla stood between them
Friday 13 April 2012 11.00am

The University of Salford has signed a memorandum of understanding to exchange robotics knowledge for entertainment and media skills with the US-based Carnegie Mellon University.

Major new training collaboration to deliver skills in energy and the built environment

Two men shaking hands in front of scaffolded house
Tuesday 10 April 2012

The University of Salford and the low carbon business support company, Envirolink have joined forces in creating a major new initiative to deliver cutting-edge skills to people working in the energy and buildings industry.

Integration of Roma stalled by EU financial climate, study finds

Tuesday 10 April 2012 10.06am

A report on the conditions faced by the Roma population across six EU countries has found that the current financial climate across the EU is having direct and indirect impacts on the integration and life chances of Roma; who are the largest ethnic minority in Europe.

Mammogram research to help fight against breast cancer

Thursday 29 March 2012 9.39am

The University of Salford is leading a ground-breaking research project to reduce the number of blurred digital mammogram images and enhance the accuracy of breast screening programmes.

Eight universities provide training resources online, for free

Orbee logo
Tuesday 20 March 2012

In a major new initiative, eight UK universities led by the Centre for Education in the Built Environment (CEBE) at the University of Salford have made over 2,000 hours of built environment learning materials available online, free of charge.

It’s Alien vs Predator as overfishing increases parasite damage

Parasite in fish mouth
Friday 2 March 2012

Research from the University of Salford has shown that a gruesome ‘Alien-like’ parasite which eats the tongues of fish and then inhabits their mouths is more harmful in areas subjected to ‘predatory’ overfishing.

Austerity must not be barrier to a sustainable Manchester, debate hears

view of debating room with audience
Monday 19 March 2012

A panel of leaders in sustainability last week spoke of the opportunities for a more creative and partnership-based approach to sustainability in Greater Manchester – despite cuts to public sector services.

Community Land Trusts are answer to affordable housing crisis, says University study

Cornwall CLT St Ewe
Monday 19 March 2012 9.47am

An innovative community-based model of land and property ownership can form a crucial part of a national strategy to tackle the crisis in affordable housing, according to a study produced by a leading research centre based at the University of Salford.

Community Land Trusts are answer to affordable housing crisis, says University study

Cornwall CLT St Ewe
Monday 19 March 2012 9.47am

An innovative community-based model of land and property ownership can form a crucial part of a national strategy to tackle the crisis in affordable housing, according to a study produced by a leading research centre based at the University of Salford.

Doctor provides the right medicine for police training

A screenshot of the training software.
Wednesday 14 March 2012 11.28am

A hospital doctor studying for a PhD at the University of Salford has been branching out by using technology to help Greater Manchester Police prepare for major incidents.

University to help community excavate historic hall

Newton Hall
Thursday 9 February 2012

University of Salford archaeologists will be helping people in Tameside to excavate the grounds of one of their historic gems, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.