Welcome
Welcome to the Salford Business School blog, a place where business and the community meets academia. It is a supportive environment of academic curiosity and exploration, which embraces innovation and business collaboration. Together we can exploit and explore new opportunities by delivering innovation through research and knowledge exchange.
We post items in three main categories: news, expert comment and our meet the expert series, through which we profile our expert voices within the School, plus collaborate with businesses on joint content, demonstrating how we work in partnership for success. Content also encompasses our growing portfolio of podcasts which includes:
- Business Disrupted
- HR Unpacked
- Innovation in Financial Inclusion
- Talking COP
- Spotlight: In Conversation with…
- Belonging in a Business School: Life at Salford
- Knowledge Exchange: Deep Dive
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Latest posts
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Meet the expert: Dr Jean Bessala
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…
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Faith, pilgrimage and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh
Pilgrimage tourism in Bangladesh is more than a journey of faith – it is a powerful social, cultural, and economic force. From the vast congregation of the Bishwa Ijtema in Tongi, to the sacred Hindu gathering at Langalbandh Ashtami Snan, and from Buddhist celebrations at Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery to festivals at Buddha Dhatu Jadi, millions of people travel each year in…
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Meet the expert: Dr Neetu Sharma
Dr Neetu Sharma is a Lecturer in International Business at Salford Business School. After taking a career break to raise her family, Neetu returned to education and discovered a passion for academia that has shaped her work ever since. Her teaching and research are rooted in sustainability, inclusion and global perspectives, and her experiences reflects…

