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Robert Nathan

Robert Nathan: From Salford graduate to Graduation usher

We are always delighted to discover University of Salford alumni in unexpected places, but few encounters feel quite as full circle as meeting Robert Nathan during Graduation at The Lowry. Robert graduated from Salford Technical College in 1975 with a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine, before returning to Salford and graduating again in 1995 with a […]

A group of alumni speaking at the Next Steps event

Preparing for the future: Alumni return to support Broadcast students

This February, we welcomed a fantastic group of alumni back to our MediaCity campus to share their experience, insight and advice with our Level 6 Broadcast students as part of our Next Steps event. The day brought together colleagues from across the university alongside our alumni panel to support students as they approach graduation. A […]

Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson: Building a career in social marketing

Jake Thompson graduated from the University of Salford in 2017 with a BA (Hons) Graphic Design. Today he is Creative Director at global social marketing agency Spin, leading creative teams and shaping campaigns for major brands. He reflects on his time at Salford, the journey that followed, and the lessons that have stayed with him. […]

An illustration for International Women's Day showing four hands holding flowers

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. With that in mind, we thought we would take the opportunity to recognise the achievements of some of the women we have caught up with […]

Isobel Rubin

Isobel Rubin: Talking telly with BBC trainee

Isobel Rubin was a student at The University of Salford’s MediaCityUK Campus. Since leaving Salford, Isobel has been accepted onto the BBC’s Advanced Production Trainee Scheme. She tells us more about working in the TV industry. What made you choose The University of Salford? I chose the University of Salford as I was always excited […]

Martin Hewitt leading an expedition in the Adaptive Grandslam

Martin Hewitt: A force for good

Martin Hewitt was a member of the HM Parachute Regiment until he was injured while leading his men in combat, when he was injured by gunshots to the chest and foot. Now he’s the Founder of Adaptive Grand Slam, leading disabled teams climbing the highest peak on each of the 7 continents and walking unsupported […]

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: […]

Behind the scenes at Graduation

My name is George, a second-year Journalism student at the University of Salford. Whilst I work towards my degree I am also working part-time in the University’s Alumni & Development team. Summer 2022 was my first time working alongside the team at the graduation ceremonies. Graduation is the special day that all students are aiming […]