Salford students build global skills through international Team4Learning programme
Students from Salford Business School recently took part in an international entrepreneurship programme hosted by Aston University.
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Salford and Bahrain law students explore global legal issues
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
New partnership with CMap strengthens industry opportunities for Salford students
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.
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.
Strengthening normative leadership in higher education
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.
Inclusive Cybersecurity at UKAIS 2026: Rethinking Digital Trust and Resilience
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 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: Geoffrey Evans
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.
Meet the expert: Dr Amir Khan
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.
Working longer: the real impact of the rising state pension age
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.