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Composer Ufuk Önen: From Salford to Sounding Off

Accomplished music producer, composer, and filmmaker, Ufuk Önen, completed his PhD at the University of Salford in 2017. Ufuk has published the first music technology reference book in the Turkish language, Audio Recording and Music Technologies, which is used as an essential textbook in universities and schools across Turkey.  Ufuk has also gone on to […]

Thomas Byrne: Puppeteer, musician and mentor

Gaining industry insight and experience is a key part of attaining a valuable degree and finding a graduate job. However, finding the right opportunities for students can be difficult. To counter this, here at the University of Salford, we offer a variety of ways in which students can access this essential professional development. One of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Umair Sadiq

Umair Sadiq: Mentoring Salford students is a “wonderful experience”

Salford alumnus Umair Sadiq, since graduating in 2011 has taken a fascinating professional journey and is now inspiring young graduates and the wider community. He is an active University of Salford graduate, Content Marketing Manager in a Fortune-500 company and is running his own mental health initiative called Mental Health Baithak with his brother Dr Khurram […]

Rob Bagshaw: How to make it as a TV showrunner

Salford alumnus and US TV Executive Producer Rob Bagshaw recently joined us live from Los Angeles to share his valuable insight for getting into TV and beyond. Rob is a prolific showrunner, having served as Executive Producer on some of the most famous reality shows in the world, from Emmy-winning RuPaul’s Drag Race to Emmy-nominated […]

Watch: In conversation with US TV Executive Rob Bagshaw

Salford alumnus and US TV Executive Producer and Showrunner Rob Bagshaw joined us live from Los Angeles on 22nd July to share his valuable insight for getting into TV and beyond.  Rob is a prolific showrunner, having served as Executive Producer on some of the most famous reality shows in the world, from Emmy-winning RuPaul’s […]