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How we met

Nikias and Aline at Nikias' graduation

How We Met: Aline and Nikias’s fairytale night at Matthias Court

It was love at first sight for Nikias and Aline when they first met at Matthias Court and shared a kiss under a starry sky. Since then, they’ve been travelling the world together, moved to France and will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary this October. Aline shared her and Nikias’ love story, starting on that […]

How We Met: Mollie and Rebekah bonded over northern banter on their first day

Sparks flew for Mollie and Rebekah Balshaw when they met on the first day of their course in 2017. Now, their bond extends beyond marriage as they champion emerging artists through their business, Short Supply. Mollie shares their journey together. How did you meet? We met on the first day of the same course, shared […]

How We Met: Elaine met Rod in the registration queue back in 1973

When it comes to campus meet-cutes, it doesn’t get any more romantic than the story of how alumna Elaine Hulse met her husband Rod in the registration queue. This was back in 1973, and they have been together ever since. Elaine tells us all about it. How did you meet?  We met in 1973 when […]

How We Met: Anastasios and Antonia’s love story began in Castle Irwell

Anastasios Christoforou tells us how he met his wife, Antonia, while living in the iconic student residence, Castle Irwell. Their chance meeting turned into a 45-year love story. How did you meet? We lived opposite one another in student accommodation in Castle Irwell. We met on my birthday on 20th February 1980 and were engaged […]

How We Met: Adam and Rebecca’s tale of romance on a night out

‘How We Met’ celebrates the lifelong connections you made at Salford—whether that’s friendships, romance, or mentors who made a real difference. This Valentine’s Day, Salford alumnus Adam Dickinson tells us how he met his wife, Rebecca, when they were both students. Love blossomed on a chance encounter in the indie clubs of Manchester back in the 90s—and […]