Ben Hodge studied Media and Production at the University of Salford. Since graduating in 2021, Ben has been working as a freelance comedian, presenter, actor, facilitator and filmmaker. With a passion for LGBTQIA+ representation, Ben’s work aims to highlight the unique experiences faced by queer people and provide much needed visibility and support for those […]
Martin Hewitt was a member of the HM Parachute Regiment until he was injured while leading his men in combat, when he was injured by gunshots to the chest and foot. Now he’s the Founder of Adaptive Grand Slam, leading disabled teams climbing the highest peak on each of the 7 continents and walking unsupported […]
University of Salford Business School has appointed Jeanette Gamble, Managing Director in Morgan Stanley’s Enterprise Technology and Services organisation and head of Data and Analytics Infrastructure Technology and Web Services, as its first Honorary International Industry Fellow, bridging the gap between industry and academia to enhance the student experience. A Salford Business School alumni, Jeanette studied BSc […]
We caught up with former Salford Uni student and comedian Luisa Omielan, who is gearing up to host her Valentine’s Party in Manchester for the first time this year – and it’s safe to say an excellent show is on the cards… What does a typical day look like at work for you? “So I […]
Kelly Phillips studied BSc Accounting at the University of Salford, graduating in 1999. Blending her talent for accountancy with a love of film and television, Kelly is now Senior Finance Director at Netflix, heading up the department responsible for forecasting and managing budgets on all our favourite Netflix films and television shows, such as The […]
The New Year Honours List recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. A number of University of Salford alumni have been recognised in King Charles III’s first New Year Honours List, including: Alok Sharma – Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)Alok graduated in 1988 […]
An entrepreneurial graduate has launched a new clothing business and will give a large chunk of his profits to homeless charities. Michael Diboue, who graduated from the Business School last year, has started Sinmas clothing and has said 10% of company earnings will go to charity. He graduated with a degree in Business Management with Sport and is now getting […]
A group of University of Salford graduates have spoken of their excitement after returning home from working at the COP27 global climate conference in Egypt. BA (Hons) TV and Radio Production graduates Conor Gilmore, Charlie Haynes, Charlie Betts and Daniel Wilson and Media Technology graduates Josh Fillingham and Sol Stansfield spent three weeks working on […]
We were thrilled to hear from Henry Blount, who studied at The University between 1963 and 1967, as he recalled his time at the University of Salford and his impressive career since. “Call me a guinea pig. We were the first students at Salford University (then still The Royal College of Advanced Technology, Salford) to […]