After a successful first run during our 2024 Summer Graduation ceremonies, we invited a new group of alumni to speak at our Winter Graduation ceremonies in December 2024. We invited seven recent alumni alongside our five current Students’ Union Officers to share their journeys and insights both during and post-university, covering lessons in resilience, embracing […]
This year’s Summer Graduation ceremonies introduced a new and exciting feature: speeches from alumni. We invited twelve recent graduates to share their journeys and insights both during and post-university, covering lessons in resilience, embracing non-linear career paths and the importance of seizing opportunities and trusting oneself. Their stories ranged from prison placements and public inquiries […]
Four alumni business owners judged The Big Pitch, an annual ‘Dragons’ Den’ style competition where entrepreneurial students vie for capital to fund their business venture. The panel of judges included Liam Bradford, owner of Melting In Productions; Oghomwen Adeyinka-Edward, founder of Esopip Children’s Media; Ria Munshi, artistic director of Ri Ri’s Dance Academy and Tom […]
Dr Agimol Pradeep is a nurse and award-winning healthcare campaigner. She completed her Master’s degree and PhD in nursing at the University of Salford and graduated in 2015. Agimol is a Transplant Recipient Coordinator at the King’s College Hospital in London. In her spare time, Agimol campaigns to raise awareness of organ, blood, and stem […]
In our last interview with alumnus Joe Duddell, he told us about his role in bringing Northern Soul to the BBC Proms. Now, he has worked on another unique project with Manchester band James to curate their stunning orchestral album, Be Opened By The Wonderful, and is preparing to perform at their upcoming orchestral performances […]
Dan Towers started out as an academy footballer at Preston Northend from age 6-16. After being told he would not progress to the youth team, he decided to diversify his talents and train in performance analytics, so he could continue working in the game he loves. He came to the University of Salford to study […]
Three graduates shared their career journeys with students at our recent Alumni Insights session with Sports and Exercise students. Sophie Murray, Kemal Ismail and Dan Towers all studied Sports subjects at the University and are now putting their degrees into action, working in careers spanning teaching, coaching and performance analytics. They spoke to students about […]
At Salford, we love nothing more than welcoming our alumni back onto campus and taking you on a trip down memory lane, so you can visit your old haunts and learn about our exciting new developments. We recently had the delight of welcoming back a group of Environmental Science graduates to celebrate their 50th graduation […]
A trailblazer for women in technology, Jeanette actively promotes gender equality within Morgan Stanley. She serves as the Co-Lead for Gender Diversity and Women in Tech initiatives, emphasising her passion for empowering women in the male-dominated tech industry. Jeanette’s versatility in seamlessly transitioning between different roles, including business, engineering, and application development, has allowed her to establish crucial […]