By Dr Kathy Hartley, Interim Subject Head, Human Resource Management Group: Recent headlines highlighting the increase in state pension age to 67 years, phased in over the next couple of years, had been expected. However, with further increases already under review, questions remain about the longer-term impact for workers and employers.
A year after Salford Business School partnered with Manchester Storm Women’s Ice Hockey team, students have already helped transform the club’s social media presence – more than doubling engagement and reaching new audiences online.
Lee Bishop, a Business and Management Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice at the University of Salford, has stepped into an interim leadership role at global financial services firm BNY while still midway through his studies – and he has also been named Business Apprentice of the Year.
Meet Dr Zeeshan Syed, Lecturer in Finance, Programme Leader for Financial Technology and Director of International Recruitment here at Salford Business School. After starting as a seminar tutor, Zeeshan discovered he has a talent for turning ‘daunting’ financial terms into clear, accessible information for students.
Each year on 18 March, Global Recycling Day encourages people, communities and organisations to think about the importance of recycling and how we manage the resources we use every day. Recycling has become a familiar part of daily life in the UK and has played a significant role in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Meet Dr Divya Patel, Lecturer in Business Strategy at the University of Salford. Based in Salford Business School, Divya brings a strong focus on responsibility, sustainability and ethics into both her teaching and research.
In February, Salford Business School students celebrated multiple successes at the Young Enterprise North West Regional Final, held at Sister, Manchester, with one team progressing to the UK Finals and individual achievements recognised across the competition.
Meet Dr Yajie Chen, Lecturer in Digital Marketing at the University of Salford. Yajie brings a strong focus on digital platforms and consumer behaviour into his teaching, supporting students to develop the skills and insight needed for modern marketing roles.
At Eurocast 2026, held in Spain, Dr Kate Han presented three papers on applied machine learning and optimisation across higher education, transport systems, and healthcare scheduling.
Dr Jean Bessala is a Lecturer in Finance at Salford Business School. His journey into academia was shaped by early exposure to teaching and research, alongside a long-standing interest in finance and industry. Having completed both his master’s and PhD at Salford, Jean’s work reflects the University’s strong focus on practical learning, student development and regional impact.