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Expert comment: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Professor Chloe James reacts to the 2023-2024 SIT committee report on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages.

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Expert Comment: Shein’s Missguided Takeover – What does it mean for the brand?

Salford Business School

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.

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Expert comment: Spotify Wrapped 2025

Salford Business School

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:

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Expert comment: Spring Budget

Salford Business School

In reaction to the Chancellor’s spring statement earlier today, the University of Salford’s economists and housebuilding supply chain expert share their thoughts.

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Expert comment: Spring Budget 2023

Salford Business School

In response to the Chancellor's Spring Budget, Dr Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Lecturer in Economics at University of Salford Business School, shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: Stellantis’ Luton factory closure

Salford Business School

In reaction to Vauxhall owner Stellantis closing its Luton factory, the University of Salford’s Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Dr Jonathan Owens, shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: Supply chain perfect storm

Salford Business School

McDonald’s, Nandos, many supermarket chains and other retailers have all experience supply problems in the last few weeks. Dr Jonathan Owens, logistics expert from the University of Salford Business School, comments what is going on behind the scenes...

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Expert comment: the economic impact of the Oasis reunion tour

Salford Business School

Salford Business School's Dr Richard Whittle, shares his thoughts on the potential economic impact of the Oasis reunion tour. Richard also shares insight on what this could mean for local economies, like Manchester, where consumers are set to spend...

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Expert comment: The implications of Wilko's closure on UK retail dynamics

Salford Business School

University of Salford Business School's Dr Gordon Fletcher, Retail Expert and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, shares his thoughts on the implications of Wilko's closure on UK retail dynamics.

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Expert Comment: The Super Bowl demonstrates the continued power of TV advertising

Research

The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched events across the globe, and its advertising is equally as interesting as the on-field play, says Dr Rashed Khan, Lecturer in International Business and Marketing at Salford Business School.

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