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Emma

Hey! I'm Emma, a second year Broadcast Journalism student at the University of Salford. I love a good chat, a good challenge and a good cup of coffee.

What is it like to study Dance at Salford?

Students Chloe-Ann, Laurence and Kelly shared their stories about why they chose to study Dance here at Salford, and what the art means to them. Chloe-Ann, first year When I am dancing, I find that I don’t really think. I imagine myself to be playing the role of a character – my focus is on […]

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Q&A: The life of a commuter student

Imagine living so close to your preferred university that you have the choice to live at home OR in university halls…it’s a tough decision I bet! The University of Salford is committed to delivering the best student experience to all its students, whether they live on campus or not – so what is the life […]

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International Student tips and tricks: Q&A with Ade

Becoming an international student can be a daunting yet exciting experience – not only are you starting a new adventure at university, but you’re starting a new adventure in an entirely different country! This means that there’s a whole lot of learning and exploring to do, and if you’re looking to get a little head […]

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Studying Corporate Law: Q&A with Alisha Thompson

The great thing about university? There’s SO much to get stuck into – both within your course and through a range of activities and societies covering almost anything you can think of. Take Alisha for example, she is studying Corporate Law and has taken on multiple other roles related to her career goals, read on […]

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How to juggle parenthood and student life: Interview with Sasha

Throughout my time writing for the Made in Salford blog, I have been lucky enough to meet many amazing students with stories and achievements to celebrate – the most recent being Sasha, a Contemporary History and Politics student – and a mother of two children! ? Pursuing a degree alongside family life might sound daunting […]

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WOO the Digital Showcase: Q&A with Graphic Designer Joe Swain

Every year, the School of Arts and Media celebrates the work of our students who study one of our art and design programmes. This year, due to the current circumstances, these celebrations have had to be done a little differently. We are now invited to enjoy Windows of Opportunity, also known as WOO, a digital […]

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How my degree helped me land my dream job at a global company: Arjun Nichani

Life as a university student flies by faster than you think, which is why choosing a place to study is such an important decision, with countless factors to take into consideration. Often, broadening your search for a university can unlock a whole world of opportunities. This might mean moving to another country, and spending a […]

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Salford Scholar: Q&A with Simran Jain

If you’re not sure on what a scholarship is, or how it can help – then this is the blog post for you. International Scholarships are awarded as a financial aid designed to help students pay for their degree. It is also possible to apply for a scholarship yourself, so be sure to do your […]

The emoji quiz: Did you guess right?

You may have noticed that we’ve got a bit of a theme going on this month. ? #ThinkingThursdays ? We’ve been working on a series of quirky quizzes that are sure to get your brain ticking, launching across the University’s social media channels on Thursdays throughout May. ?️? This week we hosted the emoji quiz, […]

BLOG: We covered the 2019 general election

When I applied to study Broadcast Journalism, the thought of presenting sat eagerly at the top of my mind. For me, it was the deciding factor between the broadcast and multimedia pathways. Now I am in my third year of study, I can safely say that I have had countless opportunities to get in front […]

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Covering a General Election count for ITV Granada

The great thing about studying at university? There is SO much support to help you get your foot in the door. ? Take Rhys and Ellie for example. They are two third-year broadcast journalism students who helped cover the 2019 General Election. Who did they help? ITV Granada! And they got paid for the privilege. […]

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The Festival of Short Film

In January, Film Production students took on the challenge of hosting The Festival of Short Film, a four day event with an aim to bring industry professionals and students together. I was lucky enough to have a chat with second year Film Production students Joseph, Tom, Franki and Juliette about the event. Read on to […]

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Studying Fine Art: Interview with Babs

Our BA Fine Art course is delivered in our New Adelphi building – which in my opinion is one of the most stunning, quirky and vibrant buildings on campus. Home to a theatre, an art gallery, dance studios and recording studios, it’s a hive of creativity! ? Babs Smith, in her third-year of studying Fine […]

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HM Royal Marines concert: Interview with student conductor David

HM Royal Marines Band Scotland performed at our very own Maxwell Hall on Wednesday 12th of February, offering a free opportunity to hear one of the UK’s very best wind bands in action. Our students were also lucky enough to have the chance to get involved themselves, with three students invited up on stage as […]

Lunar New Year: The Year of the Rat

This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Saturday 25th January, which marks the start of celebrations amongst Asian communities around the world. Chinese New Year festivities last for two weeks, with fireworks, food and red lanterns all part of the fun. In Vietnam, the Tết holiday is the most significant celebration in Vietnamese culture, with […]

Business Industry Placement Stories: Haley Britton

From university to the real-world; BSc Marketing student Haley Britton has landed herself a position as a Marketing Communications intern at Agilent Technologies. I was lucky enough to have a chat with Haley about her experience so far – read on for more! Haley, tell me a little bit about your job – what do […]

COMPETITION TIME: The virtual treasure hunt

You heard us! ?We have planted a virtual treasure hunt right here on the Made in Salford blog. The rules are pretty simple – if you’re an applicant or current student you can take part, no matter where you are in the world ? What’s the prize I hear you ask? ? … Drum roll […]

Q&A with Media Psychology graduate Jane

You know you’re passionate about something when NOTHING – (not even 5,573 miles) can get in the way of you reaching it.   Take Media Psychology graduate, Jane, for example. Jane was kind enough to have a chat with me about her course and how she found studying at Salford, and living in the U.K […]