Study for a PhD
Salford Business School research is setting a path to shape thinking and the application of technology in a post-pandemic and post-Brexit world.
Our aim is to create business school research and solutions for the myriad challenges of Industry 4.0 and the ethical and legal issues facing society. Our research acts as the integrator for a diversity of disciplines and the translator from technology to management. We are building a vibrant and industry focussed research culture that lets a diverse range of academics create meaningful and impactful research for the good of society.
Interested in joining our research community? Visit our PhD course page. We are particularly interested to hear from interested applicants whose research fits with and supports the University’s research strategy (see below).
Learn about our work
PhD study and research activity in Salford Business School supports and is broadly aligned to the University’s Industry Collaboration Strategy:
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Fundamental research in soft robotics and autonomous systems
- Ethics, governance, regulation and operation of such systems
- Smart Living
- Smart and urban futures
- eHealth
- Smart Systems and Controls
- Digital
- Big Data and Analytics
- Ethics and issues of privacy and surveillance
Salford Business School Research Centre focusses on the following five research clusters:
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Operations Management and Process Optimisation
- Establishing disruptive business models
- Governance, Legal and Ethical issues
To find out more about research within Salford Business School, follow the Business School blog.
Research Case Studies
Improving Productivity Using Integrated Project Delivery
Research funded by: BEIS – Innovate UK - MKTP
Dr Moheeb Abualqumboz’s research, using an integrated project delivery (IPD) approach, aims to:-
- establish a culture of continuous improvement
- develop an understanding and ability to analyse operating systems, training and processes in order to identify productivity improvements
- develop senior management roles within our industry partner’s (PLP Construction) systems and work practices.
Physical fitness and digital technologies – exploring fan motivations with Fan Fit
Research funded by: Nesta
Fan Fit is a white label fitness app project run by Dr. Alex Fenton for several major sports clubs. The Nesta Healthier Lives Data fund was used to create a new rebranded version for fans of Rangers FC called Fit Bears. The research explored the impact of this intervention through surveys, interviews, focus groups and netnography.
Investigation of human aspects of cyber security and technology to facilitate SMEs’ digital transformation strategy
Research funded by: Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry / European Regional Development Fund
As part of a research team from Salford Business School, Yun Chen is working with multiple-skill teams from other departments such as the School of Science Engineering and Environment (SEE) in the University of Salford. She is responsible for investigating and working on human aspects of cyber security and technology to facilitate SMEs’ digital transformation strategy. The project also includes gathering business requirements and horizon scanning on good practice of business model innovation related to cyber security in preparation of SME support.
Understanding digital events
Research funded by: British Academy Fellowship
Dr David Kreps was recently a British Academy Mid-Career Fellow for 12 months. He undertook research into the personal experience of today’s always-on digital world for two different cohorts – one of 18-25 year olds, and one of over 65s. This work analysed the cohorts from the perspective of process philosophy.
Want to know more?
Find out more about Research study at the University of Salford; visit our Postgraduate Research web page.
Contact our Research Admin team
- Email: pgr-supportsbs@salford.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)161 295 4148