Meet Nicky Iqbal, Programme Leader for BSc Business and Management, as well as Lecturer in People Management, here at the University of Salford. Nicky first started her career as a fashion consultant for her small business, where she learned the foundations of working as an entrepreneur.
The University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) is hosting a series of events aimed at supporting colleagues, local businesses and leaders to engage with new ideas, connect with experts and explore practical solutions to today’s business challenges.
Dr Rashed Khan has always made it his priority to connect theory with real-world insights in his teachings. As a Lecturer in International Business and Marketing and MSc Management Programme Leader here at Salford Business School, he encourages students to think critically about how emerging technologies impact international businesses.
Last week, 11 students from Salford’s MSc Managing AI in Business programme, attended Microsoft’s Social Mobility Day, gaining a valuable opportunity to network with those helping to shape the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.
Students from Salford Business School recently took part in an international entrepreneurship programme hosted by Aston University.
University of Salford law students have completed a 12-week Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project with students from the British University of Bahrain (BUB), exploring global legal issues while developing research, teamwork and presentation skills
Salford Business School is strengthening its industry connections through a growing partnership with CMap, creating new opportunities for students to gain practical experience, develop professional skills and connect with employers.
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.
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.
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.