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Staff in the spotlight: Dr. Taylor Umland

Our first BA (Hons) Sports Journalism cohort joins us September 2025, so we spoke to Dr. Taylor Umland, Programme lead for the course to learn more about his background in journalism and discover what makes this exciting new programme so unique. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background in sports journalism? […]

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Meet Connor Kaminski – Popular Music and Recording Graduate

From practice rooms to the release of a debut album, BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording graduate Connor Kaminski has been on an incredible journey. With over 80 thousand followers on Instagram, Connor has built a platform to share his work with likeminded people. We spoke to Connor about his time at the University […]

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Meet India: Fine Art Graduate and Commercial Illustrator

Meet India Buxton, a Fine Art graduate from our thriving Art and Design community. India has had an incredible summer filled with achievements; she went onto to win the Industry Engagement Award at our Annual Create Awards for her inspiring piece of work for Citizens Advice. India also went onto graduate in July and is […]

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Meet Nicole Swatts – BA Fashion Business and Promotion

Nicole decided to make a slight switch in her course choice from BA (Hons) Fashion Design to BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion in the hopes of both expressing her creativity but also having more of a business mindset. Read on to find out more about Nicole’s experience studying this course. TELL US A LITLE […]

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Studying MA Digital Video Production and Marketing: Hauwa’s Story

Hauwa travelled over 5000 miles from Nigeria to Salford to pursue our MA Digital Video Production and Marketing course. Read on to find out more about how Hauwa’s experience at Salford has contributed to building an exciting career. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD? As an international student researching prospective university options, one […]

Micah Williams – from Salford graduate to Coldplay world tour

BSc Media Technology graduate Micah Williams has gone from strength to strength in his career since leaving Salford. We caught up with him to ask him a few questions about his job, and how Salford helped him to achieve his goals.  WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SALFORD AND WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE? I studied BSc […]

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The Power of Female Mentorship

University was an unexpected experience, but it has never been one that I have regretted. I feel that the University of Salford was the right place to be as it inspired me as a woman to find motivation through other stories of women who have succeeded in their careers.   Although University doesn’t guarantee you fulfillment […]

Ellie’s journey to studying MA Fashion Business and Marketing

Meet Ellie a BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion graduate, who furthered her learning and enrolled onto the MA Fashion Business and Marketing degree. Read on to find out more about Ellie’s experience and the transition to postgraduate study. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD? I knew I wanted to study in Manchester […]

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Ben’s experience at Salford studying BA Film Studies

Ben Vincent, spoke to us about his time studying BA (Hons) Film Studies and how it has prepared him for life after graduation. Read on to discover his journey to picking Film Studies and the experiences he has encountered whilst studying here. Tell us a little bit about yourself Hello, my name is Ben Vincent, […]

International Politics student addresses influential EU body on its Youth Action Plan

A Salford student has addressed an influential body of the European Union (EU) on its Youth Action Plan and how it can better support young people to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. Third year undergraduate student Mohamud Jama addressed the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (EU-ACP) Follow-Up Committee of the European Economic and […]

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BA (HONS) MEDIA AND PERFORMANCE STUDENT EXPERIENCE – GRACE’S STORY

Graduate Grace Mclntosh who has starred in the 4 O’Clock Club and more recently Channel 4’s The Dog Academy as an on screen receptionist. Talks about her experience studying BA (Hons) Media and Performance at the University of Salford, and her inspiring career aspirations. WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR COURSE? By far the […]

ISHMAEL’S EXPERIENCE OF BA PHOTOGRAPHY & SALFORD RACING

Ishmael Armstrong, spoke to us about his first year studying BA (Hons) Photography and being a part of the Salford Racing Society. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF… I am a 20-year-old photographer, going into my second year at the University of Salford. I have been doing photography properly for about 4 years, and […]

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Meet Lucy a Theatre and Performance Practice Graduate

Graduate Lucy Wrigley, spoke to us about her Salford experience studying BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Practice and how this has benefited her, in her recent graduate positions. HI LUCY, WHAT WAS YOUR HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR COURSE? The highlight for me was definitely the Theatre Project. It felt like the first and ironically the final […]

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Meet Ben a Media and Performance Graduate

Graduate Ben Hodge, spoke to us about his Salford experience studying BA (Hons) Media and Performance and how this has benefited him in his recent graduate positions. HI BEN! SO, WHAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR COURSE? The highlight of my course was during my first year where I went to the Edinburgh Fringe as […]

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Studying English and Drama: Beth’s Experience

Third Year BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline (English Literature and Drama) student, Beth Moore, spoke to us about her Salford experience and how this has benefited her when thinking about her future career. HI, BETH! SO, WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR COURSE? It would probably be creating two original solo performances this year; they […]