Earlier this year, we were saddened to hear the news that Professor Sir John Ashworth, former Vice-Chancellor of the University, passed away on 3 March 2025 at the age of 86. Sir John led the University from 1981 to 1990, arriving during one of the most challenging periods in UK higher education. He took up […]
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 […]
Earlier this summer, a special group of alumni came back to Salford, nearly 50 years after they first met here as students. They were a mix of graduates from different courses, brought together back then by living in the same halls or being part of the same friendship circles. Over the years, some had kept […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salford alumna Maudlyn Akosua Awuku tells us how a single call from Student Ambassador Qazeem Faniran sparked a life-changing friendship and professional alliance that continues to support her work as a women’s rights advocate. How did you meet? My journey at Salford began with a pivotal phone call from Qazeem, a Student Ambassador who would […]
Terrorism, Security, and Intelligence Studies alumna Noor Al-Naser tells us how mentorship from her tutor, Dr Anna Kruglova, led to a career-defining internship in Counter Terrorism at the UN—an experience that shaped her future. Now, Noor has returned to Salford to work alongside Anna, continuing their mentorship in a new way as colleagues and trusted […]
‘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 […]