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Salford academic named in list of top 10 most influential Muslims

School of Health and Society

Criminology lecturer Dr Fahid Qurashi has been named as one of the most influential Muslims in the UK.

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Salford academic named joint winner of British Association for Contemporary Literary Studies Monograph Prize

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Dr Caroline Magennis’ book ' Northern Irish Writing After the Troubles' has been named the joint winner of the British Association for Contemporary Literary Studies Monograph Prize. Dr Magennis is a Reader in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century...

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Salford academic named winner in National Strength and Conditioning Association 2025 Peer Awards

Research

Dr Paul Comfort, Professor of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, has been named the 2025 William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award Winner by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Professor Paul Comfort (right) receiving the 2025 William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award from NSCA President Professor Ian Jeffreys
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Salford academic receives Chief Nursing Officer for Adult Social Care Gold Award

School of Health and Society

Dr Melanie Stephens, Associate Professor (Reader) in Adult Nursing, has been presented with a Chief Nursing Officer for Adult Social Care Gold Award.

Melanie Stephens receiving the Chief Nursing Officer for Adult Social Care Gold Award
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Salford academic receives commendation for outstanding work

School of Health and Society

Physiotherapy lecturer Tim Pigott has received a special commendation for his work producing evidence-based content for physiotherapists in the world of ultra running and cycling.

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Salford academic runs 110-mile Pennine Way race in record time following devastating accident

School of Health and Society

University of Salford lecturer Tim Pigott completed the Montane Spine Challenger in just over 23 hours, smashing the existing record by 50 minutes.

Tim Pigott next to the finish line
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Salford academic says mistreatment of African American soldiers in First World War was 'precursor' towards Black Lives Matter movement

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The racial discrimination of African American soldiers during the First World War and the historical overlooking of their successes on the battlefield was a turning point in the black struggle for civil rights in America and a precursor to today’s...

Archive image of the 325th Field Signal Battalion in France during the First World War
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Salford academic shortlisted for ‘Educator of the Year’

School of Health and Society

Congratulations to Dr Julia Ryan, Director of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Salford, who has been shortlisted in the ‘Educator of the Year’ category at the national Student Nursing Times Awards.

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Salford academic shortlisted for ‘Nurse Leader of the Year’ at prestigious national awards

School of Health and Society

The University of Salford’s Dr Melanie Stephens has been shortlisted for the accolade at the Nursing Times Awards, which bring together the nursing community to shine a light on the brightest talent in the profession and recognise those making...

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Salford academic shortlisted in national social work awards

School of Health and Society

The final shortlist for this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards has been revealed, with one of the academic team from the University of Salford among those recognised.

Anne-Marie Lambert
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