(Extra)ordinary days in the lives of Salford students.
BA Journalism with Public Relations was introduced to our School of Arts and Media for the first time this September. As a BA Broadcast Journalism student, I wanted to know what life as a student was like on the course and see whether I could learn anything from chatting with our debuting class. From the […]
WELCOME TO MY WORLD Hey! My name is Emma, I’m in my second year of studying BA Broadcast Journalism here at the University of Salford. I am originally from a small town in Essex, which has a totally different vibe to the fast-paced life of the city. As a Student Social Media Assistant, I’m here […]
THIS IS ME Nice to meet you, I’m Helena, I’m 22, Mancunian born and bred, and I am a third-year undergraduate student studying English Language and Creative Writing; so, as you would expect I stereotypically swoon over Mr. Darcy, my room is slowly drowning in books and I was that annoying, pretentious 14 year old […]
International postgraduate student Kel Nguyễn spoke to me about moving away from her home town in Vietnam to study here at University of Salford. Moving to a country so far away from home can be daunting, but Kel shares her top tips for other international students and tells me about her experience so far… Hi […]
Liv Westhead and Chris Abbott formed their band Edits back in 2013 in what they describe as the “legendary crumbling walls of the Adelphi building” whilst they were both studying BA Popular Music and Recording in our School of Arts and Media. The duo, originally from Cheshire, have just released their latest single “Cold”. I caught […]
First year student Michael started his student experience with a Music Foundation Year, and is now studying BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording. I spoke to him about why he chose the University of Salford to complete BOTH qualifications, and I even had a chance to sit in on one of his practice room […]
Whilst I always understood that my days as a student were never going to be the most affluent of my life – I’d never envisaged myself ending up on the streets of Manchester on a bitter night in November. Through choice I should probably add. My night on the streets of this fantastic city was shared with […]
In my latest blog post we’re welcoming back a familiar face! Ryan Gerrard has previously graced Made in Salford when he met student blogger Ryan to talk about his experience studying MSc Digital Marketing at Salford Business School. As part of his master’s degree, Ryan took on a 6 month placement at Hopewiser and now works within […]
Stand-up legend, presenter and performer Jason Manford probably needs no introduction, but you might not know that he’s a University of Salford graduate. I was recently lucky enough to have a chat with Jason about his university days prior to his gig at The Storyhouse in Chester. Hi Jason! What did you like most about […]
Ari Khoshnaw is currently studying MArch Architecture at our School of the Built Environment, who’s grabbing every opportunity with both hands. Ari and I met to discuss the phenomenal adventures he’s embarked on in the last six months. Not only has he been lucky enough to enroll in a summer school state-side, but he was also selected to […]
Hey! I’m Amber-Lilly, named after some bright orange flowers that blossomed in my front garden on the day I was born back in July ’97. I’m probably the glitteriest girl you will ever meet (I need someone to follow me around with a hoover) and I am absolutely always up for an adventure. I came […]
Hassan Rauf is a recent Business and Economics graduate from Salford Business School. During his time at Salford, Hassan got involved with a variety of extracurricular activities, while remaining committed to his studies. We spoke to Hassan to learn more about his experience studying BSc Business and Economics, his personal highlights and his plans for […]
Second year BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering student Elle, spent 15 months completing her placement year as part of her degree to set her up for the future. From acoustics and thermal testing, to Glastonbury! I spoke to Elle about her experience… Hi Elle, what course do you study at Salford? I’m going into my […]
After graduating from BA Television and Radio in 2009, Sam Jones found himself in a difficult situation after the 2008 recession had absorbed a huge amount of media jobs in the North West. Unemployed and needing an income, Sam enrolled on a council-funded master’s program, which saw him placed into multiple work experience placements. After this year long opportunity came to a close, Sam […]
What does it feel like to go from a degree to a graduate scholarship? Photography graduate, Joshua Turner, spoke to us about the different aspects of his new scholarship and how it has helped him so far with his practice. As a fellow photographer, I wanted to find out more about his newest project, Flags, and […]
Adam Frith, Larisa Covaciu, and James Lawson have all recently graduated from BA Animation after experiencing perhaps one of the most exciting final years of university that an animation student could wish for. After being approached by TransPennine Express (TPE), who were looking for a series of short animations to show on-board their trains, the […]
This spring, Joanna joined the rest of her MBA cohort on a study visit to Bogota. Here, she explores her feelings leading up to the trip, her experiences of Colombia, and the insight she gained into the country’s business culture and practices. I never thought that as part of my MBA course I’d have an […]
Cheryl Parker, Maria-Larisa Covaciu and Sean Jones are among some of the most driven student’s I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. They have just completed their third and final year of BA Animation, and have had a year brimmed with professional highs and personal achievements. To complete their final year, they had to create a […]
Each year, the cohort of students from the Salford MBA get the opportunity to travel abroad for a study visit. This year, the destination was Bogotá, Colombia. Involving everything from industry visits to salsa dancing, the trip is jam packed with activities designed to give students a taste of Colombian culture. Here, Manchester Storm player Luke […]
Each year as part of their syllabus, students from the Salford MBA (Master of Business Administration) are given the opportunity to take part in an overseas study visit to Bogotá, Colombia. Packed with visits to Colombian businesses, great and small, MBA students are given a unique insight into the country’s business culture as well as […]