Dr Nilihan Sanal-Hayes 14th May 2026 The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped how we understand infectious disease, but one of its most important legacies is the renewed attention on what happens after the acute infection ends. For many individuals, recovery is not linear. Instead, it is marked by persistent and often debilitating symptoms lasting months or […]
Dr Matt Wallace 27th April 2026 Are international immigrant populations living longer lives in worse health compared to non-migrant populations? What are the consequences of this for immigrants and wider society? These are the questions that Dr. Daniela Foresta, Dr. Courtney Franklin, Dr. Joe Harrison, and I (Dr. Matt Wallace) are aiming to answer through […]
Reflections on the emergence of wellbeing in place for asylum seekers and refugees Dr Josephine Biglin 15th December 2025 Refugees often arrive in the UK with significant pre-existing trauma from war, disaster, and forced displacement: experiences which are deeply disruptive to health and wellbeing. UK asylum policy compounds this harm. Asylum seekers are forced to […]
The thing I love most about being an Environmental Psychologist is the sheer diversity of areas to which the discipline can be applied. On a selfish level, this allows me to satisfy my apparently never-ending intellectual curiosity (which, unsurprisingly, was the primary drive for me becoming an academic). Perhaps more selflessly, however, it allows me […]
Professor Ben Light recently spoke at a seminar for the ESRC Leadership Network programme. Hosted by the University of Salford, this special 2-hour online session explored strategies for creating inclusive research projects and included Professor Bhuvana Bibleraaj, Professor in Nursing/Surgical Practice, Professor Michelle Cornes, Professor of Health and Social Policy Inequalities and Professor Vanessa Heaslip, […]
Explore cutting-edge topics like online dating, gaming communities, veterans’ welfare, and the four-day workweek – delivered by leading academics in the field. Hear from students about their experiences and learn how sociology, criminology, and social policy at Salford are shaping real-world change. Moreover, hear first hand from students about their work placement experiences and explore […]
Join us online for a relaxed evening about how digital technology impacts our financial lives, and what it means for you! BOOK HERE In conversation with Thrifty Clair Our special guest, Instagram money saving queen Thrifty Clair will be joining us for an in conversation with Dr Lisa Garwood-Cross about the ways digitial apps and […]
