Postgraduate Research events
Ready to take your research further? Whether you're considering a master's by research or PhD, our events are designed to help you explore opportunities, meet potential supervisors, and learn how to apply for postgraduate research at Salford.
From our Postgraduate Open Day to online sessions with our academics, we're running a series of events to help you explore your next steps. Discover our research specialisms, connect with a tutor, and understand fees and funding at our postgraduate research events.
Visit us at an Open Day
Join us on campus for our Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 25 November and discover what it's like to undertake research at Salford. Hear from current students, speak to our Postgraduate Research Support Team, and explore the facilities that will support your research journey.
You can:
- Attend talks on applications and the student journey
- Hear from current research students
- Chat with our Postgraduate Research Support Team
- Explore our campus and research facilities
Meet our tutors
Interested in a particular research area? Join one of our live online sessions and speak directly with academics working in your field. Whether you're at the early stages of exploring research or preparing an application, these sessions are a great opportunity to get personalised advice.
Select your research area below to book:
| Research area | Date and time | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and life sciences | 16 November 2026, 12:00-13:00 | Book 'Healthcare and life sciences' session |
| Social science, humanities and the arts | 16 November 2026, 12:00-13:00 | Book 'Social science, humanities and the arts' session |
These sessions are part of Pathway to Postgrad, a series of events and opportunities where you can explore postgraduate study at Salford.
Postgraduate Study Webinars
We're hosting pre-recorded webinars on fees and funding, student support, and the application process for postgraduate research, so you can plan your research pathway and apply with confidence.
Learn about our funded PhD opportunities
Considering a doctoral research degree in sound, acoustics, audio technology or related disciplines? Join this webinar to discover more about the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Sound Futures and explore the funded PhD opportunities available for 2027 applicants. You'll hear from the programme team, learn about the innovative research taking place across the CDT, and discover how you can be part of shaping the future of sound sustainability.
Funded PhD opportunities
What PhD projects are included?
Funded PhD projects at Salford:
- Restorative urban green space as a public health intervention (UKHSA)
- Acoustic comfort in UK educational buildings under a changing climate (CIBSE)
- Understanding the relationship between the acoustic characteristics of barking, dog welfare, and human perception (Dogs Trust)
- Predicting annoyance from environmental noise to improve impact assessment (ANC)
- The sound and vibration of prosthetic devices (STAND)
- Improving the accuracy of the noise and vibration predictions for vehicle design (Siemens)
Other projects are available with the other universities.
Find out more about Postgraduate Research
Not sure where to start? Explore our postgraduate research pages to learn about:
- Research degree options
- Research specialisms
- Finding a supervisor
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Need more information?
If you've got a question about postgraduate study or attending our postgraduate events, we're here to help. Get in touch with our friendly team:
- Email us at enquiries@salford.ac.uk
- Call us on +44 (0)161 295 4545