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Agentic AI and the Future of Corporate Boards

Dr Angel Jimenez-Aranda, Associate Professor of Digital Transformation, recently presented his latest research at the 15th International Conference on Opportunities and Challenges in Management, Economics and Accounting (OMEA 2026) in Madrid, Spain.

From debate to dialogue: reflections from BILETA 2026

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.

Students explore AI and sustainability in Microsoft hackathon 

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. 

Meet the expert: Dr Yajie Chen

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.

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Meet the expert: Dr Kate Han 

Meet Dr Kate Han, Lecturer in Information System and Digital Business here at Salford Business School. From completing her PhD followed by a research fellowship, she acquired a keen interest in researching data science, automation, scheduling, and transportation simulation and optimisation.

2026 predictions: the next phase of AI in the workplace 

As 2026 approaches, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at remarkable speed, embedding itself deeper into working life. Organisations now face new challenges and opportunities in how they apply, govern and benefit from AI. 

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Five HR predictions for 2026 

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), shifting workforce expectations and tighter regulation are reshaping the human resources (HR) landscape.   Here, Dr Jonathan Lord outlines five trends he expects to influence HR practice in 2026 and beyond.