Hiding in the light : recognising UK mid size businesses as a distinct category and their economic and social value to the nation (2019)
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McKenna, S., Fletcher, G., & Griffiths, M. (2019). Hiding in the light : recognising UK mid size businesses as a distinct category and their economic and social value to the nation

For most, the term ‘mid size business’ (MSB) usually conjures up images of very little – or confusion with the SME concept. Despite their tremendous performance and contribution, MSBs remain unrecognised and underserved. Too big to benefit fro... Read More about Hiding in the light : recognising UK mid size businesses as a distinct category and their economic and social value to the nation.

The Conservative government's proposed strike ballot thresholds : The challenge to trade unions [Pamphlet] (2015)
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Darlington, R., & Dobson, J. (2015). The Conservative government's proposed strike ballot thresholds : The challenge to trade unions [Pamphlet]

According to the authors of this timely report, the government is attempting to rush into law ‘the most sweeping and radical tightening of rules on industrial action since the Thatcher era of the 1980’s’. They warn that such proposals could result i... Read More about The Conservative government's proposed strike ballot thresholds : The challenge to trade unions [Pamphlet].

Beyond NPV (2014)
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Fox, R., Roddy, E., & Swientozielskyj, S. (2014). Beyond NPV

Net Present Value is a deceptively simple prescription that has dominated academic advice. Discount all expected cash flows at a risk adjusted discount rate and if the result is positive, invest, otherwise do not invest. It is still possible to read... Read More about Beyond NPV.

Proof of concept - Community Land Trusts (2011)
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Paterson, R., & Dayson, K. (2011). Proof of concept - Community Land Trusts

This ‘proof of concept’ report seeks to examine and quantify the progress made by Community Land Trusts (CLTs) now that there are a significant number of homes on the ground. Through the evidence of the case studies it will also look at the lessons l... Read More about Proof of concept - Community Land Trusts.

The social and community value of football - Are there any regulatory requirements for football clubs to report against social and environment impacts? (2010)
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James, M., & Miettinen, S. (2010). The social and community value of football - Are there any regulatory requirements for football clubs to report against social and environment impacts?

It is often claimed that because professional football clubs are at the centre of, integral to and essential for the communities in which they are based, the pattern of regulation affecting them should be different from that which is imposed on oth... Read More about The social and community value of football - Are there any regulatory requirements for football clubs to report against social and environment impacts?.

Review of scoping study for EPSRC "The review of capital needs for leading edge research using new digital and media technologies" and "The potential case for development of digital media laboratory research facilities in the UK" (2009)
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Burke, M. (2009). Review of scoping study for EPSRC "The review of capital needs for leading edge research using new digital and media technologies" and "The potential case for development of digital media laboratory research facilities in the UK"

Gambling and debt pathfinder study (2009)
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Downs, C., & Woolrych, R. (2009). Gambling and debt pathfinder study

The Gambling and Debt pathfinder study was funded by GamCare and the Money Advice Trust, and supported by the Salvation Army. This study critically examines the nature of the relationship between gambling and debt. This has been achieved by investiga... Read More about Gambling and debt pathfinder study.

Building bridges: Manchester Salford enterprise initiative. Enterprise support and engagement in deprived communities pilots: final evaluation report and recommendations towards a model for developing enterprise culture in deprived communities (2008)
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Enterprise support and engagement in deprived communities pilots: final evaluation report and recommendations towards a model for developing enterprise culture in deprived communities

Enterprise is increasingly seen as a key factor in the successful regeneration of areas of deprivation and communities. Partners within the public sector, including regional development agencies, local authorities and educational institutions, are ta... Read More about Building bridges: Manchester Salford enterprise initiative. Enterprise support and engagement in deprived communities pilots: final evaluation report and recommendations towards a model for developing enterprise culture in deprived communities.

Combating e-discrimination in the North West - final report (2008)
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Kreps, D., & Wheeler, P. (2008). Combating e-discrimination in the North West - final report

The Combating eDiscimination in the North West project examined over 100 websites advertising job opportunities both regionally and nationally, and found the vast majority to be largely inaccessible. Professional standards, such as using valid W3C co... Read More about Combating e-discrimination in the North West - final report.

The disappearing women: North West ICT project final report (2007)
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Griffiths, M., Moore, K., Burns, B., & Richardson, H. (2007). The disappearing women: North West ICT project final report

Project Context The Disappearing Women: Northwest ICT project was embarked upon to further understand why more women leave the sector than are being recruited, 36% of new ICT recruits in the UK (in the first quarter of 2002) were women, yet in th... Read More about The disappearing women: North West ICT project final report.

The women in IT (WINIT) final report (2006)
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Griffiths, M., & Moore, K. (2006). The women in IT (WINIT) final report

The Women in IT (WINIT) project was funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) from March 2004 until April 2006 under HE ESF Objective 3: Research into equal opportunities in the labour market. Specifically the project came under Policy Field 2, Meas... Read More about The women in IT (WINIT) final report.

Getting the message across: using media to reduce racial prejudice and discrimination
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Sutton, M., Perry, B., Parke, J., & John-Baptiste, C. Getting the message across: using media to reduce racial prejudice and discrimination

Cashless and card-based technologies in gambling: A review of the literature
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A review of the literature

The aim of this report is to provide the Gambling Commission and its stakeholders with an overview of empirical evidence and other relevant literature by which to better understand the arguments for and against the introduction of cashless and card-b... Read More about Cashless and card-based technologies in gambling: A review of the literature.

Supporting campus based teaching with technology: web-based and groupware
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Bell, F., Proctor, C., & Jones, M. Supporting campus based teaching with technology: web-based and groupware

This project explored the extent to which World Wide Web and groupware technologies (Lotus Notes was used in this project) could be used to improve support for teaching in a campus-based environment. The project was supported by the Teaching and Lear... Read More about Supporting campus based teaching with technology: web-based and groupware.

Collaboration on teamwork projects across borders
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Whatley, J., & Bell, F. Collaboration on teamwork projects across borders

TLQIS funding enabled us to investigate the effect upon our students of collaborating with students at another European institution to exchange expertise and evaluate their work. Salford’s TLQIS scheme funded a pilot study to develop a framework fo... Read More about Collaboration on teamwork projects across borders.

Software agents to support students working on group projects
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Whatley, J., Ferneley, E., & Jones, M. Software agents to support students working on group projects

This project is designed to develop and apply mechanisms for supporting teamwork, so that students get the most out of their projects, through development of a software system to support students working in team projects online. Online teamwork is p... Read More about Software agents to support students working on group projects.

Establishing a pilot toolkit of video-based learning resources
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Crozier, A., Smith, C., & James, M. Establishing a pilot toolkit of video-based learning resources

The project aims to develop a video based learning resource that could be accessed through Blackboard containing video clips of practical skills and real clinical cases / case studies. These are core elements of vocational degree programmes such as P... Read More about Establishing a pilot toolkit of video-based learning resources.

A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing
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Hardicre, J., & Procter, C. A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing

Following helpful feedback from the Teaching and Learning Sub-Committee and further discussions with key staff from the School of Nursing, the project team have expanded on the information submitted for the initial bid and have incorporated responses... Read More about A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing.

Working together in Higher Education: How to develop collaboration among academics in a new organisational unit to promote an interdisciplinary approach
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Broster, P. Working together in Higher Education: How to develop collaboration among academics in a new organisational unit to promote an interdisciplinary approach. The University of Salford

Academe has faced many challenges over recent years including a cultural shift to increase collaboration to provide a greater interdisciplinary approach to teaching, learning and programme delivery (Englund, 2018). This paper aims to explore what t... Read More about Working together in Higher Education: How to develop collaboration among academics in a new organisational unit to promote an interdisciplinary approach.