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House of cards on the high street as Debenhams shuts its doors

Salford Business School

Yet more bad news for the High Street as Debenham’s announces it will close all 124 of its stores, resulting in around 12,000 job losses. Dr Gordon Fletcher, retail expert from the University of Salford Business School, says structural issues at the...

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House of Lords launch for new fuel poverty resource

School of Health and Society

A Fuel Poverty Library developed for the Eaga Charitable Trust by the University of Salford’s Sustainable Housing and Urban Studies Unit has been launched at a reception event in the House of Lords.

Video still showing that 3.5 million households in the UK are in fuel poverty
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House price boom, and rise in inequality, looks set to continue

Salford Business School

Tony Syme, expert in macroeconomics at the University of Salford Business School, looks at what is driving a huge increase in house prices since the start of the pandemic.

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Housing Advice

For most students, time living in private-rented accommodation is fun and hassle-free. But if you do run into difficulties with any aspect of your accommodation, we are here to help. See the teams and resources that can help you below.

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Housing research at Salford welcomed by Government Minister

School of Health and Society

In a letter to the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Michael Gove (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) has stressed the importance of learning from an evaluation being led by three academics from the University of...

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How a Media and Performance graduate landed a dream role working with sports superstars

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Norwegian-born documentary maker, media consultant and actor Mads Leirvik has found himself starting his own production company and working with champion athletes, but it was in Salford that he got his start.

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How a Salford student is supporting young people at risk of homelessness during Covid-19

School of Health and Society

Owen Pamphilion (pictured below), second year Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice) student at the University of Salford, has recently been on placement with Depaul UK, a charity which works alongside young people who...

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How a scholarship PhD student is revolutionising the future of aviation

Research

The University of Salford’s Levi Kaganowich is joining the efforts to curb noise pollution, a growing government concern after studies have exposed its damaging impact on human health.

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How Ahmed made the switch from Animal Science to Mental Health Nursing

Ahmed from Nigeria decided to switch careers to mental health nursing from a background in animal science. After being inspired by a Salford-qualified nurse, Ahmed decided to take the leap of faith and study our MA Mental Health Nursing. Read about...

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How award-winning Egyptian filmmaker Hanan Youssef learned her craft at Salford

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

“I joined university as a student and graduated as a recognised award winner documentary film producer and director,” said Hanan Youssef when asked what she took away from her degree.

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