In April 2026, six high-performing second-year Salford Business School students travelled to India for a transformational international cultural immersion visit designed to broaden global horizons, strengthen intercultural confidence and deepen international collaboration.
Sarah McNeill loves inspiring her students to explore the world of law. As an A-Level law teacher, a visit to the University of Salford with her students showed her the impact that higher education could have and inspired her to become an academic herself. Now Interim Deputy Head for Law at Salford Business School, Sarah focuses on bridging the gap between further education and higher education and ensures that students are fully supported during their academic journey.
Meet Fleur Middleborough, Group Subject Head of Accounting here at Salford Business School. From being the first in her family to graduate, Fleur has made it her mission to inspire and make a positive impact on the next generation of accounting students. She has a keen interest in exploring ways in which academics can create an inclusive journey for students and prepare them for a path in the professional world.
Dr David Beech recently presented his practical research on strengthening leadership in higher education. His work explores how universities can develop leadership approaches that better balance institutional performance with wider responsibilities to students, staff, society, and the environment.
Meet Dr Easton Simenti-Phiri, Lecturer in International Business and Strategy here at Salford Business School. After being inspired by his university professors to pursue academia, his journey has been filled with achievements, from winning an award for his extensive research to progressing through the professional ladder.
Craig Smith, Lecturer in Law, recently attended the 41st Annual Conference of the British and Irish Law, Education and Technology Association (BILETA), hosted at Aberystwyth University. As a first-time attendee, the conference offered an engaging and intellectually challenging space to explore how law and technology are increasingly shaping one another and, importantly, how legal education must respond.
The UK Academy for Information Systems (UKAIS) 2026 Conference, hosted at the University of Sheffield, brought together Information Systems academics and practitioners from across the UK and beyond to explore the future of intelligent technology. The event provided a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, building collaborations, and showcasing research that addresses some of today’s most pressing digital challenges.
Students from across Salford Business School recently came together for a collaborative hackathon delivered in partnership with Microsoft, giving them the opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can help businesses tackle sustainability challenges.
Geoffrey Evans is a Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Salford Business School. With a strong background in teaching and employer partnerships, he helps students become career-ready. His research focuses on how placement years benefit students – especially those from lower socio-economic backgrounds – and how employers gain from engaging with talented graduates.
Dr Amir Kahn is a Lecturer in Digital Marketing at Salford Business School. His academic journey is shaped by early family influence, industry experience in marketing and a strong interest in consumer behaviour and digital transformation. He brings a blend of professional practice and research insight into his teaching, with a focus on preparing students for the evolving marketing landscape.