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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At Eurocast 2026, held in Spain, Dr Kate Han presented three papers on applied machine learning and optimisation across higher education, transport systems, and healthcare scheduling.
Dr Jean Bessala is a Lecturer in Finance at Salford Business School. His journey into academia was shaped by early exposure to teaching and research, alongside a long-standing interest in finance and industry. Having completed both his master’s and PhD at Salford, Jean’s work reflects the University’s strong focus on practical learning, student development and regional impact.
Pilgrimage tourism in Bangladesh is more than a journey of faith - it is a powerful social, cultural, and economic force. From the vast congregation of the Bishwa Ijtema in Tongi, to the sacred Hindu gathering at Langalbandh Ashtami Snan, and from Buddhist celebrations at Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery to festivals at Buddha Dhatu Jadi, millions of people travel each year in search of spiritual fulfilment.