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School of Health and Society at the University of Salford @salforduni.bsky.social

We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.
The stage is set and we can't wait to welcome our fantastic graduates to our festive Winter Graduation celebrations! 🎄

Good luck and congratulations to all our graduates, we can't wait to cheer you on as you celebrate today ✨

#salforduni #salfordgraduation #salfordunigraduation
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
✨ Congratulations to Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Victory Chidinma Oforji, winner of @nursingtimes.bsky.social Workforce Awards for her collective works and leadership of intentional inclusion and decolonial changes through lived experiences and voluntary leaderships 👏

Read more: lnkd.in/e8rxZ9bb
November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We're delighted to announce that Professor Vicky Halliwell has been appointed into the role of PVC Dean of our School of Health and Society.

Congratulations Vicky! 👏

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/profess...
October 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We are delighted that Dr Katy Szczepura is stepping into the role of President of the Imaging Section of Manchester Medical Society 👏

Katy has dedicated her career to advancing imaging science and supporting the next generation of scientists & healthcare professionals 🧑‍⚕️

Congrats Katy! ⭐
September 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Following a record-breaking year for The University of Salford at the Student Nursing Times Awards, we are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted in three categories for this year’s @nursingtimes.bsky.social Workforce Awards👏

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/salford...
September 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Congratulations to Dr Claire Mercer, who has been awarded a prestigious 2025 National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) from @advancehe.bsky.social

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/teachin...

#Radiography #HigherEducation #TeachingExcellence
August 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Huge congratulations to our fantastic colleague Chidinma Victory Oforji and Salford student Oluchi Okoroafor who were both recently recognised for their incredible achievements at the #BlackHealthcareAwards 👏🤩

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/salford...
July 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We proudly hosted a landmark event in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) this month, welcoming researchers, practitioners, families, and advocates to the UK FASD Conference 2025.

@salfordfasd.bsky.social @prof-penny.bsky.social

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/nationa...
June 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
"There’s a real opportunity to strengthen research that puts lived experience, nursing education and equity at the centre."

Prof Claire Pryor, @rcnfoundation.bsky.social Chair in Adult Social Care, shares her thoughts to mark #Red4Research Day.

Read more: rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro...
June 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
💫 Congratulations to @drandrewrowland.bsky.social, Honorary Professor, who has been awarded an OBE for services to Safeguarding and the Protection of Children’s Rights.

➡️ Read more about Andrew's incredible career and achievements: www.salford.ac.uk/news/profess...
June 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Huge congratulations to our incredible midwifery student Success Eduan, who helped deliver Gold for Great Britain at the weekend! 🥇 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...

You can read more about her inspirational journey here: www.salford.ac.uk/news/midwife...
May 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Congratulations to our fantastic nursing and midwifery staff and students who brought home a stellar five gongs at this year's Student Nursing Times Awards! 🤩👏

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/five-st... #SNTA
May 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We're celebrating International Day of the Midwife today by sharing the incredible story of our inspirational student, Success 🤩

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/midwife... #IDM2025
May 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Delighted to share that Dr Melanie Stephens and team have been shortlisted at the Diabetes Nursing Awards for their incredible work with local nurses in Uganda to reduce serious diabetes related health complications 👏

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/univers...
April 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Huge congratulations to Professor Vanessa Heaslip who has been announced as one of the 2025 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Inductees 👏

Vanessa is only the 10th UK nurse to have made the prestigious list in its 16-year history.

Read more: www.salford.ac.uk/news/salford...
March 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Don't forget the clocks go forward this weekend! ⏰

We can't wait for longer days and brighter evenings ☀️ but if you're worried about how the change might affect your sleep, take a look at these great tips to help you adjust to losing an hour in bed 😴
March 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We were delighted to welcome guests from the Department for Business and Trade, along with international delegates, to the University of Salford to explore innovative new practices in healthcare education.

Read more 👉 www.salford.ac.uk/news/interna...
March 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What does work mean to you? Are there better ways that we could organise and reward work?

Join us on Thursday 24 April to hear more about Professor Daiga Kamerāde's groundbreaking research in this area 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinking...
March 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our academics have scooped three Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Gold Awards, recognising our outstanding work in this area.

The awards were presented by Professor Deborah Sturdy to Dr Melanie Stephens, Professor Vanessa Heaslip and Professor Margaret Rowe 👏

www.salford.ac.uk/news/three-c...
March 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This #InternationalWomensDay, help us investigate menopause/perimenopause and workplace wellbeing across Greater Manchester.

Please register your interest in the project to find out more 👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
March 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Salford professors @drandrewrowland.bsky.social and @felicitygerry.bsky.social are today calling on the government to change the law to protect children from physical punishment.

Read more 👉 www.salford.ac.uk/news/salford...
March 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Delighted to announce we're shortlisted an incredible 18 times in the @nursingtimes.bsky.social Student Nursing Times Awards! 🌟

We're so proud of the amazing achievements of our students and lecturers - congratulations to the whole nursing and midwifery team!👏

www.salford.ac.uk/news/salford...
February 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Have you tried out our #CPRKiosk in the Mary Seacole Reception?

On the 26 February we’ll be hosting our Heart Health event in the concourse area of Allerton, why not come along and have a free blood pressure, heart rate, blood cholesterol and blood glucose check! ♥️

#SalfordUni
February 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Great to welcome GMP to campus yesterday to talk about evidence-based policing 🚔

There were some amazing examples from our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship graduates showing the impact of their research 👏
February 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Our recent @salfordsnas.bsky.social graduate Ethan McKnight has been named ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the Made In Manchester Awards 👏🤩

Ethan was recognised for his commitment to delivering compassionate care to vulnerable patients 💜

Read more 👉 www.salford.ac.uk/news/univers...
February 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM