Dr Kate Han, Lecturer in Digital Business at Salford Business School, recently presented two conference papers at the 45th SGAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SGAI, AI 2025), held at Peterhouse College, University of Cambridge.
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.
Earlier this month, Dr Joanne Caldwell, School Business Manager at the University of Salford, presented her latest research at the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Conference. Her paper, “On the Edge but Not There Yet”: Exploring the Liminal Space of Higher Education Professional Services Staff and Research, sparked thoughtful discussion among delegates from around the world.
Meet Nafisa Usman, Lecturer in Financial Technology and Digital Business at Salford Business School. Nafisa is driven by her passion for regulatory innovation, inspiring the next generation of Financial Technology (FinTech) professionals and advancing the use of technology and data to strengthen policy and promote financial inclusion. She was one of the first academics to earn a PhD in Financial Technology and Digital Intelligence at the University of Salford.
Four members of the Salford community have been recognised in BusinessCloud’s 2025 Northern Leaders list, including three members of Salford Business School’s (SBS) Industry Advisory Board. The list celebrates individuals who are shaping the future of the North through leadership, innovation and public impact.
Meet Dr Adrian Monaghan, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for MSc International Business here at Salford Business School. Having worked at a French multinational firm, he became inspired to pursue a career in academia and apply his knowledge to teaching students about international business.
Earlier this month, Salford Business School (SBS) delivered an outstanding Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), bringing together over 350 students, 65 businesses, international partners and civic leaders to inspire, educate and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. The week showcased our commitment to innovation, social impact, and the University of Salford’s mission of enriching lives.
Meet Aimee-Leigh Youngson, Lecturer in People Management and Programme Leader of Business Management at Salford Business School. It wasn’t until studying at Salford when Aimee became interested in pursuing academia as a career path, finding a passion in business management and how artificial intelligence (AI) can help support academic and professional development.
On Monday 17 November, Salford Business School (SBS) joined the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice by hosting a first-of-its-kind relay event exploring the urgent challenges of decarbonisation and the just transition.
Dr Silvia Tedesco, Associate Professor for Sustainability at the University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI), recently delivered an online lecture for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) North West Power Division. Her talk, How can circularity improve business? introduced engineers and industry professionals to new ways of reducing waste and carbon emissions by reusing materials that would normally be thrown away.