Research Culture
We are committed to supporting a vibrant and inclusive research culture that allows our people to develop into creative leaders. This culture is defined by the values, behaviours, expectations and attitudes that run throughout our research endeavours. It shapes the ways in which we engage with our collaborators, funders, and partners and is reflected in the ways in which our research efforts are recognised and rewarded.
Our programmes of support have been designed to develop talented researchers at all stages of their career. We award widening participation scholarships to some of our most capable post-graduate researchers every year and have appointed future research leaders to our University Fellows Programme.
We also provide funding for our staff to address research culture challenges or enhance existing practice. This work includes addressing issues of equity, diversity and inclusion, fostering best practice in career development and community building, enabling open research practices, and developing collaboration, not competition.
"I have found a supportive environment here at the University of Salford, especially for my research into the criminal justice vulnerabilities of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
"As a result of the positive environment and support from senior colleagues, I was able to undertake research that resulted in valuable impacts on policy and practice. My research has been used as evidence in court cases and has also improved the support for around 700 children each year who enter care."
Dr David Junior Gilbert, University Fellow and Salford PhD graduate
Fellowships and Grants Academy
Our Fellowships and Grants Academy offers bespoke training and support to develop the next generation of research leaders across the University, helping them to obtain research funding and establish their research independence.
Celebration of Innovation
Our annual Celebration of Innovation awards ceremony recognises how our people have applied cutting edge insights and real-world experience to power progress and achieve meaningful impact across a variety of global challenges every year.
University Fellows
21 outstanding early career academics delivering transformational research across our four schools.
These prestigious appointments are tackling some of the most pressing problems facing the world today, from climate change to inequality, through world-leading research and innovation.
All our Fellows complement and extend research within our areas of expertise and they are developing new partnerships with public, industry and third sector organisations.
Researcher development
Learning through cohorts, connections and community.
Our colleagues, early career researchers and postgraduate research students undertake active learning in an inclusive environment with others at similar career stages and, while doing so, build connections across disciplines to broaden perspectives and encourage inter- and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference
Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC) is our forum for developing research and offers a space for you to exchange ideas with other researchers. Held every year, this two-day conference attracts a large number of researchers from across a range of disciplines.
Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
In 2010, we were one of a small group of institutions in the UK to first participate in and be awarded the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research award. As part of this award, our support and development of researchers is aligned to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, as we follow a comprehensive action plan to ensure that our activities are effective.
Since first receiving this first award, we have prioritised our researcher development programmes, regularly evaluating what we do, which has ensured we continue to retain the award.
Integrity and Governance
Committed to delivering excellent research with impact, the University of Salford holds itself to the highest standards of research integrity through honesty, transparency and rigour.
Get in touch
For more information about our culture, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Email: innovation@salford.ac.uk