Monday 8 March marks International Women’s Day, a globally recognised event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness about women’s equality and progress toward greater gender parity. Below you can read the stories of just some of our inspirational alumnae who are making a huge […]
Rachel Lasham graduated from our BA Music: Popular Music and Recording course back in 2009 and is a drummer and percussionist from Manchester. Rachel spoke to me about her experiences at Salford, how her musical career began and what life has been like after graduation. It was fascinating to hear about how she gone on […]
Real Estate professional, Li Xinxi, took a career break 4 years ago to improve his theoretical knowledge by studying on the RICS-accredited MSc Real Estate and Property Management programme at the University of Salford. We spoke to him recently to look back to his time at Salford and how his studies are now helping his […]
Qijun has just completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Salford and is about to start his next challenge. We have met him to find out what he enjoyed about being a Salford student. Why did you decide to study at the University of Salford? Salford itself is a quiet small city adjacent to […]
Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying here. At the University of Salford we take pride in our School of Health and Society – a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a vast range of opportunities for our students and clients. Matthew Torbitt is […]
Why is the course name such a mouthful I hear you ask? Well, it has every right to be. The Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice) programme will see you graduate with TWO qualifications instead of one. Students completing this course will qualify to practise as both a learning disabilities nurse and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s almost time for me to graduate, and I still can’t believe it is nearly all over! I’m excited to get my degree and it’s almost in my reach, so while I’m preparing for the big day this July I thought I’d share with you the things you can’t miss! Registration This is a pretty obvious […]
University of Salford alumnus, Ryan Snape, now Head of Business Excellence at Siemens Building Technologies, originally studied a BA English and Journalism. Choosing to stay at Salford, Ryan studied an MSc in International Business, graduating in 2014. How did Salford contribute to his career journey? He tells us in his own words… From English to […]
Host of our 2018 Create Student Awards, comedian and presenter Lee Peart is also a alumni of the University of Salford, graduating in 2012 with a degree in Performing Arts. Lee is currently freelancing at ITV in London as a warm-up act for the audience at Loose Women, amongst many other things! I was lucky […]
Meet Brendan Rendall – a fashion graduate with a fantastic life story. I was lucky enough to speak with Brendan about his experience at Salford, and his fund raising projects for Africa. When talking to him I quickly realised how humble and passionate he is about helping the less fortunate, which I think is great. […]
Having graduated from Broadcast Journalism at Salford, Ryan discovered he could apply his skills to the fast-growing field of digital marketing. I caught up with Ryan to find out about his experiences. Hi Ryan! What interested you about journalism? My first memory of being interested in journalism was watching Life Stories, and seeing Piers Morgan interview Lorraine Kelly. I […]
Rob Slater graduated from our MSc in Marketing last year. Since then he has been on quite the journey starting his own business. I spoke with him to find out about his experience at the University of Salford. Hi Rob! What made you choose Salford? The University of Salford was the obvious choice for me when looking to do […]
Hey! My name is Ryan, I’m 23 and a recent graduate from the University of Salford. In this blog post I will be explaining my experience gained throughout my 3 years of studying at Salford. Moving out! I remember setting off to university with a backpack and a suitcase in hand. As this was my […]
Not only did Fonzo Romano win the Visual Effects Oscar in 2017 for his work on The Jungle Book, he’s also a University of Salford BA Animation graduate. Fonzo came back to visit for the first time since graduating and we spoke to him to find out more about this outstanding achievement and his time […]
For students hoping to have a career in psychology, knowing how to get there can be a daunting experience. I attended the Psychology Alumni & Industry Mixer event at the University of Salford recently. Three professionals offered their advice to current undergraduates and postgraduates from the School of Health Sciences. Dr Sarah Elison, Research Director of […]