John arrived at Salford thinking the skills he would learn would only impact his career, but after suffering an aortic dissection that left him with severe physical and neurological difficulties, he found they also helped him adapt to a life he had never expected. Now he is focusing on recovery and uses tools like […]
Martina Coggins graduated in 2006 after studying Physical Theatre and Dance. Having benefited from support herself as a student, she understands how important it can be to access opportunities such as work experience. Now she is the Director of Tracing Steps Theatre and Dance Company, where she champions underrepresented voices in dance and provides placements […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]