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Expert comment: PMQs upset highlights importance of politicians' wellbeing
Dr Ashley Weinberg, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Salford, has been studying mental health in politics for 30 years, recently working with the MPs' staff Wellness Working Group (WWG).
Expert comment: Policing lecturer responds to home secretary criticism of force
Following the Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s criticism of how the Metropolitan Police is handling pro-Palestinian protests, Dr Keith Silika, Policing Lecturer at the University of Salford, explains the legal basis for policing protests.
Expert comment: racism in the workplace
Dr Jonathan Lord, Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Employment Law, University of Salford Business School, comments on the recent Ngozi Fulani and Lady Susan Hussey encounter at Buckingham Palace, which led to accusations of systemic racism...
Expert comment: Rate increase will make things worse
The Bank of England has today raised interest rates for the second month in a row as it sends a signal to markets that it is determined to lower inflation. But what will the impact be?
Expert comment: Rate rise may not be enough to restore fiscal sanity
As the Bank of England raises interest rates yet again, our experts look at what is happening in the economy and what might be to come.
Expert comment: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
Dr Jonathan Lord, Senior Lecturer in Human Resources Management and Employment Law, University of Salford Business School, comments on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23 and what it could mean for UK legislation, as well as HR...
Expert comment: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages
Professor Chloe James reacts to the 2023-2024 SIT committee report on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages.
Expert Comment: Shein’s Missguided Takeover – What does it mean for the brand?
University of Salford Business School’s Professor Vish Maheshwari, Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean Academic, shares his thoughts on the news that the Shein brand is taking over Missguided from Mike Ashley’s the Frasers Group.
Expert comment: Spotify Wrapped 2025
With Spotify Wrapped 2025 now released, Professor Richard Whittle , expert in dark patterns and persuasive artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Salford, shares his insights on how the platform shapes user behaviour:
Expert comment: Spring Budget
In reaction to the Chancellor’s spring statement earlier today, the University of Salford’s economists and housebuilding supply chain expert share their thoughts.