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.
Salford Business School’s Associate Professor of Change Management, Dr Ann Mulhaney, recently presented for the second year at the British Psychology Society’s Division of Occupational Psychology Annual Conference 2025.
The impact of increased reciprocal tariffs on global consumers can vary depending on several factors, including the size of the tariff, the nature of the goods involved, and the specific logistics and supply chain dynamics. Here’s a general breakdown of how quickly these increased supply costs might trickle down to consumers.
Two Salford Business School colleagues, Dr Mandeep Saini and Shalu Saini, have co-authored a book delving into the invisible systems powering our world. The Hidden Network of Everything: The Secret System that Powers the World (and Your Life!), which is available now on Amazon, explores the systems for which are critical to powering our planet, but that we don’t actually see.
Salford Business School’s Dr Zeeshan Syed represented the University at the World Finance & Banking Symposium, where he had the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, gain insights into emerging trends, and present his research on credit ratings and capital structure to a global audience.
At the Safeguarding Students in Higher Education Conference 2025, key stakeholders from across the sector, including the University's Dr Emma Roberts, gathered to explore pressing issues such as tackling sexual harassment, promoting racial equality and addressing mental health challenges.
Dr Md Javed Kawsar, a distinguished academic and Lecturer in Marketing here at the University of Salford’s Business School, recently presented a thought-provoking paper titled, "virtual pilgrimages: enhancing religious tourism through digital platforms and the impact on business" at the prestigious 3rd Asia-Pacific International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage (IRTP) Conference.
The AI Action Summit in Paris this week marks a critical moment in global AI governance. The gathering of 80 nations shows international momentum for this significant technological advancement; it also underscores the persistent uncertainty over who truly shapes AI's future.
The University of Salford’s AI and dark patterns expert, Dr Richard Whittle, shares advice for spotting AI scams as the technology evolves and becomes more mainstream.
In response to DeepSeek’s release and its subsequent impact on the US stock market, plus global tech, the University of Salford's Dr Richard Whittle shares his thoughts.
Last week, Salford Business School’s Dr Yun Chen and Professor Marie Griffiths headed to Bournemouth for the ‘Sustainable Education in Business Education Symposium’. The event was buzzing with energy, with academia from 15 countries all diving into sustainability in higher education (HE) from different angles.