In the world of business, things are constantly changing. Our expert academics explain and give their views on the latest hot topics from the worlds of law, business, HR, finance, retail and much more.
Dr David Beech, an organisational psychologist and Lecturer in Salford Business School, recently presented his practical research on applying general selection theory to business decision-making for sustainability. His work proposes a socio-ecological framework to help managers understand how different types of decisions and processes can support long-term sustainability.
As 2026 approaches, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at remarkable speed, embedding itself deeper into working life. Organisations now face new challenges and opportunities in how they apply, govern and benefit from AI.
Dr Kate Han, Lecturer in Digital Business at Salford Business School, recently presented two conference papers at the 45th SGAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SGAI, AI 2025), held at Peterhouse College, University of Cambridge.
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), shifting workforce expectations and tighter regulation are reshaping the human resources (HR) landscape. Here, Dr Jonathan Lord, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Salford Business School, outlines five trends he expects to influence HR practice in 2026 and beyond. 1. AI becomes deeply embedded in recruitment and procurement […]
Earlier this month, Dr Joanne Caldwell, School Business Manager at the University of Salford, presented her latest research at the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Conference. Her paper, “On the Edge but Not There Yet”: Exploring the Liminal Space of Higher Education Professional Services Staff and Research, sparked thoughtful discussion among delegates from around the world.
Dr Silvia Tedesco, Associate Professor for Sustainability at the University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI), recently delivered an online lecture for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) North West Power Division. Her talk, How can circularity improve business? introduced engineers and industry professionals to new ways of reducing waste and carbon emissions by reusing materials that would normally be thrown away.
Last month, Dr Anjana Basnet, Lecturer in International Business and Strategy and PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) Coordinator at the University of Salford, presented the research paper ‘From bananas to flights: gamifying carbon footprints for deeper learning’ at the Responsible Management Education Research Conference (RMERC) 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia.
At this year’s European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 2025), Dr Angel Jimenez-Aranda from Salford Business School presented his latest research at the edu4AI workshop. His talk, titled “A Framework for Building a Secure, Resilient and AI-based Digital Future for SMEs”, explored how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can embrace artificial intelligence (AI) while staying secure, resilient, and inclusive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The 2025 Network for Evaluating and Researching University Participation Interventions (NERUPI) Convention, held in London in September, brought together universities, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how higher education can expand access, strengthen regional collaboration, and align with the Office for Students’ (OfS) new partnership-driven agenda for widening participation.
Dr David Beech, an organisational psychologist and Lecturer at Salford Business School, recently presented his research on corporate leadership and governance at the tenth Worldwide Interdisciplinary Network for Institutional Research (WINIR) conference in Prague, Czechia.