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Alumni return to give insight on freelancing in creative careers

On Wednesday 11 February, we welcomed alumni back to our New Adelphi building for a Creative Careers & Freelancing event, bringing together graduates and current students for an afternoon of panel discussions and honest reflections on working in industry and what to expect after graduation. The Careers Panel featured alumni Andy Lochtie (Lumos Digital) and […]

Sir John Ashworth outside the Ashworth building on campus, 1991

Celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Sir John Ashworth

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 […]

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 […]

Back to Salford after 50 years

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 […]

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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 […]

Congratulations to our Salford Alumni on The New Years’ Honours List

The New Year Honours List recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. A number of University of Salford alumni have been recognised in King Charles III’s first New Year Honours List, including: Alok Sharma – Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)Alok graduated in 1988 […]

Back to the 60s: Henry Blount looks back at his time at Salford

We were thrilled to hear from Henry Blount, who studied at The University between 1963 and 1967, as he recalled his time at the University of Salford and his impressive career since. “Call me a guinea pig. We were the first students at Salford University (then still The Royal College of Advanced Technology, Salford) to […]