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.
Meet Aaron Robertson, a Lecturer in Supply Chains, Logistics and Project Management here at Salford Business School. Having worked in motorsport and automotive design, Aaron has a strong background in engineering and process development, and has supported several championship winning teams. In addition, prior to his move into academia, Aaron was a project manager on […]
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.
Meet Iain Earle, Programme Leader for the HND Esports Business Management course here at Salford Business School. From leading the management of some of the UK music and sports industry’s biggest events, to his vast experience in the ethics and integrity of the rapidly growing esports sector, Iain’s career to-date has been incredibly interesting to say the least.
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.
Two Salford Business School programmes, MSc International Business and MSc Accounting and Finance, have again been re-accredited by EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), based on their quality, excellence and strategic relevance. Both programmes were initially accredited back in 2015, with a five-year re-accreditation confirmed in December 2024.
Two teams of Salford Business School students have been selected to progress to the prestigious Young Enterprise Start-Up regional finals, which will take place for the North West on the 26 February at the University of Liverpool.
In response to the Prime Minister unveiling the UK's AI (artificial intelligence) action plan, the University of Salford's AI experts, Dr Gordon Fletcher and Dr Richard Whittle, share their thoughts.