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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]