Salford Business School

How do student placements work?

Are you worried about gaining work experience? When you finish university how will you stand out when applying for Graduate roles? I knew how competitive the Graduate market was. This was something I considered in my second year that drove me to apply for a student placement. I spent my third year on a student placement. I highly recommend a […]

Why we should not be surprised at the #EUReferendum result

‘Just remember this – in this country they drive on the wrong side of the road’: why we should have expected the referendum result we got. Not only will businesses have to live with the consequences of the result for a long-time, Brexit also serves as a case-study on how to make a bad decision. […]

MSc Project Management placement experience to employment

I would like to tell you how my MSc Project Management placement was a springboard to full-time employment. I am a mechanical engineer. It has always been a dream of mine to find employment here in England because I perceive the UK to be one of the world’s most technologically advanced countries. I did a 6 month of […]

Contribute to research on digital marketing innovation in the UK

I am currently reading for a PhD at Salford Business School, in Manchester. I am investigating the adoption of innovation within digital marketing firms in the UK, paying special attention to the implications of social, knowledge, human and structural capital on process and service innovations. The investigation is based on providing a detailed picture of innovation that […]

Salford Business Submarine Dragon Boat Festival 2016

Salford Business Submarine made its second appearance on Sunday 8th May 2016, entering the team’s second ever Salford Dragon Boat Festival. The team competed for the first time in 2015, where their main aim was to keep out of the water and to make it to the end of the course. Having easily achieved their […]

How to use Twitter to find a Job

Twitter. A place where people update the world on the mundane occurrences of their every day lives in 140 characters or less, right? Well it doesn’t have to be –  it could actually be a good place to find a job! I’m a MSc Digital Marketing student at the University of Salford Business School and […]

My placement experience with Schibsted Media Group (SMG) in Oslo

In January 2015 I began studying an MSc. in Project Management. One of the reasons I chose to study at University of Salford Business School, was the possibility of a placement experience in a company whilst writing the dissertation. I believe that the practical work experience you can gain from this postgraduate programme is unique; […]

Business School Student shortlisted for #WomenInSearch Award

Yesterday, I found out that I was shortlisted for The Drums prestigious Women In Search Award 2016 (#WomenInSearch)! The Women in Search Award is a celebration of women in the field of search marketing, particularly those who have demonstrated expertise, creativity and innovation. What is Search Marketing? In its simplest form, Search marketing is a […]

Ignited: Salford Business School Magazine

Salford Business School Academics show innovation and insight in business thinking. I am delighted to be able to introduce you to the second issue of the Salford Business School (#SalfordBSchool) magazine Ignited. Having recently joined the School I had done my research before I joined as Dean. I knew that Salford has a great reputation […]

McKenzie Friend replaced by CLOCK scheme thanks to Salford Law students

Students in Salford Law within the Salford Business School are being trained to provide assistance for those who cannot afford legal representation. At the same time they are helping to remove the stain of the discredited “McKenzie Friend” from the legal system. The funding for the system of legal aid for those who cannot afford […]