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Salford Professor inducted to international ‘Nursing Hall of Fame’

Research

Professor Vanessa Heaslip from the University of Salford has been announced as one of the 2025 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Inductees. She is only the 10th UK nurse to have made the prestigious list in its 16-year history.

Professor Vanessa Heaslip in conversation with another colleague
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Salford professor invited to House of Commons to launch findings of national inquiry

School of Health and Society

Yeliz Prior, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at the School of Health and Society at the University of Salford and the Vice President of the British Society for Rheumatology, was invited to the House of Commons to help introduce findings from the...

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Salford professor Jackie Kay CBE named Honorary Fellow by British Academy

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Jackie Kay CBE, Professor of Creative Writing and long-term Writer in Residence at the University of Salford has been elected an Honorary Fellow from the British Academy.

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Salford Professor joins international team of experts calling for new children's rights-based standards

School of Health and Society

Children and young people around the world are at risk of having poor experiences of procedures such as X-rays and blood tests if their rights and best interests are not prioritised, according to an international team of experts who are calling for...

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Salford Professor Joins Parliamentary Meeting to Shape NHS 10-Year Plan for Axial SpA and Rheumatology

Research

Policymakers and experts, including Professor Yeliz Prior from the University of Salford, gathered this week at a Parliamentary roundtable hosted by Andy Slaughter MP (Labour Member for Hammersmith and Chiswick) and organised by the National Axial...

Yeliz Prior and colleagues at a Parliament meeting
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Salford professor on gravity-defying journey to improve astronauts’ bone health

Research

University of Salford Professor of Strength and Conditioning, Paul Comfort , has completed two weeks of research and testing to help improve the musculoskeletal health of future astronauts in conditions designed to mimic space.

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Salford Professor receives abstract award at the EULAR 2025 Annual Congress

Research

Professor Yeliz Prior, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation and Research Environment Lead in the School of Health and Society, has received an Abstract Award in the Health Professionals in Rheumatology (HPR) category at the European Alliance of...

Professor Yeliz Prior receives abstract award at the EULAR 2025 Annual Congress
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Salford professor receives Alumni Award in recognition of charity work

School of Health and Society

Honorary Professor of Children’s Rights, Law, and Advocacy at the University of Salford, Dr Andrew Rowland, has received a ‘Your Nottingham Alumni Award’ from the University of Nottingham.

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Salford Professor shortlisted for second prestigious award

School of Health and Society

The University is delighted to share that Professor Peter Hogg has been shortlisted for the Inclusive Communication and Collaboration Award at this year’s Smarter Working Live Awards. This news follows Professor Hogg's shortlisting for The Times...

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Salford professor to address conference on war video games

School of Health and Society

Professor Garry Crawford (pictured below) from the University of Salford will be joining some of the biggest names in the world of video gaming to discuss the phenomenon of war games.

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