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How We Met: Alina and Eduard “Salford is the place where our story began”

Alina and Eduard’s relationship blossomed at Salford through the little moments they shared. They were both international students from Romania who met while studying Business. Through supporting each other, they naturally became closer and soon realised they wanted to build their future together. After not one but two weddings, Alina and Eduard are now newlyweds […]

Gary, Nick, Alan and Stan at Graduation in 1979

Your Graduation memories through the years

After another brilliant week of graduation celebrations at Salford, we’ve been looking back at graduation days from years gone by. We recently asked our alumni to send us their graduation photos, and we loved seeing so many come in. From recent years to decades ago, it was great to see familiar Salford spots, changing fashions […]

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 networking at the social event

Salford alumni reconnect at London social

Salford graduates came together in London for an evening of memories, conversation and reconnection at our latest Alumni Social, hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Beech. Held at Under the Arch at Comptoir Bakery, the social brought together alumni from different decades, industries and walks of life. It was a chance to catch up with the […]

Julie Valentine

Julie Valentine: Helping people to find their voice

For Julie Valentine, studying at Salford was never just about performance. It was about finding her voice, something she now helps others to do. From her early days on the BA in Media & Performance to returning later for an MA in Music Performance, Salford became a space to explore something deeper. That idea of […]

Nandipa

Nandipa Zajiji-Mntonintshi: Improving financial access in South Africa

After graduating from the University of Salford in 2024, alumna Nandipa Zajiji-Mntonintshi returned to South Africa with a clear focus on impact. Now working in a senior credit risk role while pursuing a PhD in Development Finance, her work centres on improving access to funding for small businesses. She shares how her time at Salford […]

Richard Houghton and musician Paul Weller

Richard Houghton: Turning a part-time MA into a career in music publishing

Alumnus Richard Houghton studied part-time at the University of Salford as a mature student, balancing his course with work and family life. It wasn’t just a chance to develop his writing, it gave him the confidence and discipline to turn it into a career later on. Now Managing Director of Spenwood Books, Richard (pictured above […]

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. […]