Helen Kreissl

  • Harwell: From constraints to commons

    In a reflection by Professor Mike Lewis, SALIENT Work Package Lead, Harwell Campus emerges as a powerful example of how constraint can foster innovation. Originally farmland, then an RAF base, and later the heart of Britain’s atomic energy research, Harwell has continually adapted to shifting national priorities. Its legacy of contamination and complex infrastructure made…

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  • We’re Hiring! Lead a National Research Network on Security & Resilience

    The University of Manchester is hiring a Project Manager to lead the UKRI funded Network for Security Exellence and Collaboration (NSEC) — which connects researchers, policymakers, and practitioners across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of academia, policy, and practice, helping shape the future of national security and resilience research. You’ll be based…

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  • NSEC and SALIENT join forces to strengthen government-academic collaborations in national security and resilience.

    The Network for Security Excellence and Collaboration (NSEC) is a nationwide community of multi-disciplinary academics with experience, expertise or interest in UK national security and resilience research and government collaborators working to meet the UK’s national security and resilience needs. NSEC coordinates across many stakeholders and initiatives, driving cohesion and accelerating collaborations. By enhancing the…

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  • Brunswick Comes Together: A Day of Community, Conversation, and Creativity

    Written by Vicky Turner, SALIENT Hub and Programme Manager On Tuesday 29th July, Gartside Gardens in Brunswick, Manchester came alive with the buzz of over 200 local residents gathering for a vibrant community event. Organised by the Brunswick Tenants and Residents Association (BTARA) and supported by S4B (the Specialists for Brunswick consortium, a partnership formed…

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  • Join Us for a Sprite Lunch & Learn with Professor Daniel Dresner

    We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Daniel Dresner—renowned cybersecurity expert and thought leader—for an engaging Lunch & Learn session hosted by SPRITE+. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025🕛 Time: 13:00 – 13:30 PM BST📍 Location: Online (link provided upon registration) In this interactive session, Professor Dresner will explore the evolving landscape of digital trust, cybersecurity, and the human factors that shape our…

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  • Digital Technology, Crime, and the Law Conference 2025

    Digital technology is becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives, shaping how we communicate, work, and interact. To build trust in technology, its design, development, and deployment must ensure security and safety. A sustainable digital future relies on frameworks that protect both systems and users. Date and Time: 11 June 2025 | 8.30AM – 5PM Location:…

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  • Announcing the 7 projects funded through the first SALIENT Devolved Funding Call!

    7 projects have been awarded funding through our first Devolved Funding Call! These bold, interdisciplinary projects tackle urgent resilience challenges across society, tech, defence, and more 🔬 Building resilience in international research collaboration: academic awareness and behaviour change – University of ManchesterHow are UK academics adapting to research security risks in global collaborations? This project explores…

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