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Fleur at the conference in Istanbul

Improving accessibility in higher education

Earlier this summer, the University of Salford’s Group Subject Head of Accounting, Fleur Middlebrough, had the opportunity to present collaborative research with Dr Fateha Shaheen at the AHFE (Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics) International Conference in Istanbul.

Corporate governance, panoramic view of colleagues working

Improving corporate governance: new research on rules, roles and values

Dr David Beech, an Organisational Psychologist and Lecturer here at the University of Salford, recently presented his research on cultural values and collective rules and roles in corporate governance at the 11th World Interdisciplinary Network for Institutional Research (WINIR), held at Sapienza University, Rome.

What can Lego teach future accountants about their careers?

Can Lego help students prepare for the workplace? Geoffrey Evans from Salford Business School believes it can. At the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) Conference in May 2026, Geoffrey presented his work using Lego® Serious Play (LSP) with Level 6 Accounting and Finance student

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.

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Meet the expert: Sarah McNeill

Sarah McNeill loves inspiring her students to explore the world of law. As an A-Level law teacher, a visit to the University of Salford with her students showed her the impact that higher education could have and inspired her to become an academic herself.  Now Interim Deputy Head for Law at Salford Business School, Sarah focuses on bridging the gap between further education and higher education and ensures that students are fully supported during their academic journey.

Fleur Middlebrough smiling towards the camera

Meet the Expert: Fleur Middlebrough

Meet Fleur Middleborough, Group Subject Head of Accounting here at Salford Business School.  From being the first in her family to graduate, Fleur has made it her mission to inspire and make a positive impact on the next generation of accounting students. She has a keen interest in exploring ways in which academics can create an inclusive journey for students and prepare them for a path in the professional world.

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.

Dr Easton Simenti-Phiri

Meet the Expert: Dr Easton Simenti-Phiri

Meet Dr Easton Simenti-Phiri, Lecturer in International Business and Strategy here at Salford Business School.  After being inspired by his university professors to pursue academia, his journey has been filled with achievements, from winning an award for his extensive research to progressing through the professional ladder.