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Events and Activities
We have plenty of events happening on campus and virtually. There are a few ways to find out what’s happening (depending on what you’re looking for), so we’ve listed a few options below.
Exercise Physiology Testing
The University of Salford’s exercise physiology testing service is aimed at runners or cyclists who want to learn more about their fitness and how to improve it. Knowledge of your fitness allows for realistic training zones to be set, making training...
Exhibition Areas
Exhibition Areas We have multiple exhibition areas spread throughout the University's 3 campuses:
Exhibition celebrating photographer Shirley Baker’s work on the transformation of Salford’s Housing
Over the course of the past 60 years, Salford’s housing has developed dramatically and undergone one of the most radical transformations in the UK. The city has seen extensive slum clearance and tower block building during the 1960s and 1970s and...
Experienced Forensic Psychologist takes on academic role
Dr Helen Hart, who has worked in forensic psychology for 25 years has been appointed Programme Lead at the University of Salford. She will be responsible for establishing a new accredited MSc course in Forensic Psychology.
Experimental fiction filmmaking festival returns to University's MediaCity campus this July
A landmark film festival that celebrates experimental fiction filmmaking will return to the University's MediaCity campus this month.
Expert comment: Austerity will make nations finances worse
Today Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his autumn financial statement, effectively bringing back austerity, with tax rises and spending cuts. Dr Tony Syme, macroeconomic expert from the University of Salford Business School, says the level of...
Expert comment - autumn statement: “Our research shows benefit sanctions are unhelpful in getting people back to work”
As the Chancellor outlines changes to increase monitoring and sanctions for welfare benefit claimants in today’s autumn statement, Professor Lisa Scullion from the University of Salford gives her view on the impact the changes may have.
Expert comment - Avatar: The Way of Water - Can sky-high expectations for 2022's biggest blockbuster prevail during the cost-of-living crisis?
It has been 13 years since the release of James Cameron's Avatar and its sequel has finally come to cinemas across the world. In interviews, Cameron has said that the film needs to make $2 billion at the box office just to break even; however...
Expert comment: Bank of England increases interest rate
In light of the Bank of England increasing the interest rate for the 12th consecutive time since December 2021, to an almost 15-year high, Salford Business School's Dr Maria Paola Rana, shares her thoughts.
