Affiliate Zone
Welcome to the Affiliate Zone — where collaborative research drives innovation, Ideas transcend disciplines, and ideas create measurable impact.
Designed to ignite collaboration and promote interdisciplinary research, the Affiliate Zone is a dynamic hub where academic partners connect, share expertise, and drive knowledge exchange for real-world impact.
Key Themes
Membership Benefits
Gain access to a network of academic experts, thought leaders, and industry pioneers, all working together to shape the future of research, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary collaboration..
Exclusive Industry Insights
Learn directly from leading experts and gain practical, real-world knowledge to stay ahead in your field.
Immersive Experiences
Participate in hands-on opportunities that bridge theory and practice.
A Thriving Community
Join a network of like-minded professionals and academics committed to sustainability and innovation.
Showcase Your Work
Present your research, academic papers, and projects to peers and an engaged business audience.
Collaborate & Connect
Build meaningful partnerships with businesses eager to explore new ideas and collaborate on impactful projects.
Where Knowledge Meets Application
Engage in a space designed to turn academic expertise into real-world solutions.
Become an affiliate
We’re bringing academics from across The University of Salford and the North West, together with business leaders and industry experts to create meaningful partnerships that support the regional and national economic landscape.
Open to:
- All Salford University staff
- Industry and academic partners
- University Alumni, postgraduates & PHD students.
Join us and help shape the future.
Activities & Initiatives
As an Affiliate Member of the Centre for Sustainable Innovation, you’ll help drive impactful research and knowledge exchange through the following collaborative initiatives:”
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Sector-specific Networks and Groups
Forming interdisciplinary teams focused on each key sector to identify research gaps, share best practices, and co-develop guidance for sectoral transformation.
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Co- creation, Knowledge Exchange and Roundtable Events
Regular webinars, workshops, and conference activity to share findings and showcase exemplar projects.
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Open-Access Resource Hub & Skills Development
A digital platform offering datasets, toolkits, policy briefs, and case studies
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Research and Impact
Ongoing engagement with policymakers to align legislation with circular ambitions.
Affiliate Lead
As Centre Director, Sara Boswell leads the strategic development and day-to-day direction of the Centre for Sustainability Innovations. By connecting researchers, businesses, policymakers, and communities, the Director champions collaborative approaches to sustainability and helps translate innovative ideas into impactful real-world outcomes.
Theme Leads
The Centre for Sustainability Innovations team comprises a dedicated group of academic, research, and professional services colleagues who provide the leadership, expertise, and support needed to advance the Centre’s mission. Working across research, innovation, project delivery, industry engagement, business development, marketing, and operations, the team enables impactful collaborations and helps translate sustainability research into meaningful real-world outcomes.
The CSI Academic Team brings together leading researchers with expertise in sustainability, digital transformation, and organisational change. Working closely with the Centre’s Academic Research Lead, team members contribute to research excellence, innovation, and collaboration across disciplines, helping to generate impactful knowledge and practical solutions that advance sustainable development.
Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) Affiliates
The Centre for Sustainability Innovations brings together affiliates from across disciplines who share a passion for creating positive environmental, social, and economic change. Through research, teaching, knowledge exchange, and industry engagement, our affiliates contribute valuable expertise that helps shape a more sustainable future.
Faculty of SHAPE
Senior professor in supply chains, procurement & project management
Faculty of SHAPE
Programme Lead for Sustainable Supply Chains, Procurement, and Project Management
Faculty of SHAPE
Research Cluster Lead and Associate Professor of Salford Business School
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
Professor Nanophotonics Microsystems Engineering and Director of NERIC
Recent Highlights from our Research and Initiatives
Explore some of the latest projects and initiatives we’ve been working on, showcasing our ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and impact.
Become an Affiliate of the Centre for Sustainable Innovation
We’re proud to run a wide range of exciting and innovative projects, each with the potential to make a real impact. To take these initiatives even further, we’re keen to collaborate with academic and industry experts who can bring fresh perspectives, specialist knowledge and strategic insight.
By working together, we can unlock new opportunities, drive greater outcomes and acheive even more.