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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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
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.
Students embark on transformational Global Horizon Programme in India
In April 2026, six high-performing second-year Salford Business School students travelled to India for a transformational international cultural immersion visit designed to broaden global horizons, strengthen intercultural confidence and deepen international collaboration.
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.
From debate to dialogue: reflections from BILETA 2026
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.
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.