‘From Learning to Earning’: Salford and the Festival of Britain
On the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, the Royal Technical College embraced the Festival's message through local exhibitions and public events.
Simon James Hadfield
Modern Maxwell That Never Was
Salford's first vision for expansion was a short lived scheme.
Modern Computing
Originally designed as a dedicated computing centre, the Gilbert Rooms today are a somewhat overlooked part of the campus.
Salford 100: John Milne
Salford's John Milne was an abstract sculptor who went on to be associated with the St Ives modernist movement.
Unsung Hero: Edith Cavell
Discovering Miss Edith Cavell some months ago has led to a fascination with the mythology and mystique that cloaks her story.
Illustrating Salford: Eric Satchwell
There are two Erics associated with this account, but it’s Mr. Satchwell’s whimsical illustrations of Salford that bring us here.
Images, writing, and shape
Is it purely content, images, or a mixture of the two?
Perspectivist Peter Sainsbury
An unexpected enquiry led to a rediscovery of Peter Sainsbury’s architectural perspectives for Salford’s 1964 masterplan.
Civil Engineering: A progressive lineage
Visiting the Civil Engineering Labs highlights how practical research and knowledge exchange address industrial demands.
Thesis to Book 2025
Energised, refocused and ready to tackle a new challenge: transforming a thesis into a book!