The University of Salford is a state-owned institution headquartered in Salford, Greater Manchester, UK. Founded in 1967, it employs approximately 4,660 individuals and specializes in providing higher education.
On February 19, 2026, Salford Business School received a maximum five-year Small Business Charter accreditation, confirming its role in supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through practical education, research collaboration, and knowledge exchange, while also enabling it to continue delivering the Help to Grow: Management program. Previously, on February 17, The University of Salford announced its aim for further success at the RTS North West Student Awards at MediaCity, having won at least one award annually for the past six years and securing seven awards last year. Earlier, on February 16, BA Television and Radio Production graduate Eleanor Whitehurst produced and hosted the "Lowry and Creativity" episode for The Lowry's 25th-anniversary podcast series, "One Lowry Many Stories," which explores the artistic processes and voices that have shaped the building’s legacy. The University also announced on February 16 that Figen Murray OBE will deliver the 2026 Annual Law Lecture on February 26 at Maxwell Hall, discussing how personal tragedy can lead to legislative change. This follows the February 15 opening of the new £14.3 million Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) building, the latest Campus Connectivity Plan project, which will function as a central hub for further education college partners and engaged employers such as BBC, Laing O’Rourke, GCHQ, and Siemens.
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