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Nick Ransom

Nick Ransom: Neurodivergence and working in television

Nick was a TV & Radio student at The University of Salford and graduated in 2018 before moving to work in TV production at the BBC and Channel 4. We asked Nick, an Alumni Achievement Award winner, what he’s getting up to since Salford. Q: What was your favourite part of the university experience? A: […]

Introducing HackCamp: An opportunity for student computing expertise to benefit your business

If you have a software problem that needs a fresh perspective, then Salford HackCamp could help you. Led by Professor Julian Bass, Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering, HackCamp is a module that allows undergraduate computing students the opportunity to work together to build a significant software system while engaging with an industry partner. Students will […]

Andrew Snowden on The Beat

Andrew Snowden: Students’ Union President to Crime Commissioner

Andrew Snowden is the Police & Crime Commissioner for Lancashire. He has a degree in Contemporary Military and International History (2008) from the University of Salford, where he was President of the Students’ Union in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. He returned to the University in 2013 to take up the post of Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, […]

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 […]