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How volunteering can make your CV stand out from the crowd

Today is the start of Volunteers Week 2022, which celebrates the contribution made by thousands of volunteers within communities, charities and organisations across the country. Volunteering is not only a rewarding way to help give back to your community or a worthy cause, but it can also be a huge boost to your CV as […]

James Paul Watson: Life after the army and his new book

James Paul Watson attended The University of Salford after being discharged from The British Army. He had suffered a spinal injury, and after having it fused earlier that year, he decided to embark on an academic adventure. Watson studied history at The University of Salford and since has become a local councillor in Wigan and […]

Freya Chappell: From Salford to Sky News

I’m Freya Chappell, Output Producer Sky News, Early Rundown & Kay Burley & this is my story about my time studying for my masters at The University of Salford | @ChappellFreya Where it all started:I’m originally from Leeds and I lived in Ancoats whilst I was studying for my Masters in Broadcast Journalism at Salford, […]

Maisie Lawrinson who is currently working as a Talent Sourcer at TalkTalk

How to secure full time work from a temporary job

Are you currently in a temporary job wondering how to turn it into a full-time position? If yes, then this is the blog for you! We caught up with alumna Maisie Lawrinson who is currently working as a Talent Sourcer at TalkTalk. Maisie started her journey with Talk Talk through a temporary Kickstarter scheme. In […]

Ria Meera Munshi

Ria Meera Munshi: Top tips for starting your own business

Are you interested in starting your own business but you don’t know where to start? We interviewed alumna, Alumni Achievement Award Winner and successful business owner Ria Meera Munshi to see what her top tips are. Ria Meera Munshi is a multi-hyphenate Manchester based talent and she has successfully made her mark within the cultural […]

Salford Sweethearts

Our Salford Sweethearts

University is a chance to meet people who can change your life forever!  This Valentine’s Day we want to feel the love by sharing some Salford Uni love stories that were submitted to us. Love comes in many forms, from romance to friendship the connections you make at Salford can last a lifetime.   We are […]

Remembering Castle Irwell Student Village

Castle Irwell Student Village is known to University of Salford graduates as an iconic landmark of their time at university.  University of Salford students called Castle Irwell home for almost 50 years before its closure in 2015. A former horse racing track, Castle Irwell was sold to the University and Salford City Council in the […]

From Salford

How recruiting Salford graduates and students can help strengthen your business

At Salford, we are passionate about providing the best opportunities for our student and graduate community.  Over the years, many University of Salford graduates, such as Ali Nowroozi and Steve Lowy, have benefitted from recruiting Salford talent. Now there is no easier way to do this than on our exclusive Salford alumni networking site FromSalford.com. […]

Adam Simcox

Author Adam Simcox: How to get a book deal

In July this year, University of Salford alumnus Adam Simcox published his debut novel ‘The Dying Squad’, a supernatural crime thriller book where the main character has to solve his own murder in purgatory.  Adam Simcox studied an MA in TV and Documentary Production at the University of Salford from 2003-2004 and believes that it […]