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Undergrad to postgrad: Meet Jess

With the goal of building a successful and rewarding career in academia, one of our BA (Hons)...

Undergrad to postgrad: Meet James

While studying BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia) at Salford, James Sumner discovered that he loved the public relations...

MA Dance Students at Salford

Interview with ‘The Greatest Dancer’: meet Wenwen Wang

International student Wenwen Wang came to Salford to study MA Dance Performance and Professional...

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...

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...

Lockdown Laughter: Meet Create Student Awards 2020 host Jack Gleadow

This year our Create Student Awards will be hosted by comedian, winner of

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...

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...

The Festival of Short Film

In January, Film Production students took on the challenge of hosting The Festival of Short Film,...

Studying Fine Art: Interview with Babs

Our BA Fine Art course is delivered in...

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HM Royal Marines concert: Interview with student conductor David

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BLOG: What I learned from my university experience

One of the most peculiar feelings about coming to the end of my time at university has been...

Performer Ryan O'Shea stands at the front centre of the stage, with a bandage wrapped around his scalp. He is holding a baton up as if to conduct an orchestra.

New Adelphi Reviews: Concerto

It’s not everyday you walk into the theatre to be welcomed with a sheet of music, a pencil,...

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New Adelphi Reviews: Emergence

Here at Salford, many of our courses involve hands-on experience within your desired industry, or can even fast-track...

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

My journey to university wasn’t exactly conventional.

Following the final year of my A – Levels, I took...

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New Adelphi Reviews: The Band

As our first trimester has rolled in, New Adelphi Theatre’s autumn and winter season has premiered, promising...

Designing Protest: Q&A with John Owens of Design MCR

Extinction Rebellion’s powerful approach to protesting against the perceived lack of action being taken by governments to...

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New Adelphi Theatre Preview: Autumn/Winter 2019

With a new academic trimester brings other new things – including a brand new, incredible theatre season at...

Boots ‘n’ Braces: Face to face with skinhead stigmas – Meet Farewell Theatre Company

Current student Jim and recent graduates Ross and Reece have created their own theatre ensemble called the

Interview: Studying Dance at Salford

Studying Dance, as a degree?!

Yes – it exists, and it’s pretty cool. Typically, it’s not the...

Canada meets Salford: Erika’s comedy success

Award winner and student Erika took this year’s North West heat of the Chortle Comedy Awards by storm....

Ones to watch: Salford’s genre-fluid electronic duo

Genre-fluid electronic duo YAANG formed at the University of Salford less than a year ago. Their music is...

Dissecting the world of film: Interview with Hazel Woolnough

The film industry is thriving more than ever and it’s never been a better time to take on...

New Adelphi Reviews: Jim Cartwright’s ‘Is there anybody there?’

A rehearsed reading of Jim Cartwright’s newest play ‘Is there anybody there?’ was performed in the New...

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New Adelphi Reviews: Chortle Student Comedy Awards

Deadlines are approaching. The library has basically become your second home and a can of Red Bull has...

The soundtrack to my life: Meet Adina Nelu

Recent graduate Adina Nelu studied MA Music,...

BLOG: Why I chose Salford

Well…

I arrived late to the open day and ended up missing the tour of the

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New Adelphi Reviews: Dance with US

The world of dance, especially ballet, can be perceived as an art only made for particular people and...

NARM Preview: Campbell Glennie Interview

This year the annual

Rising stars at Salford: Velvet Shakes

“Cosmic Pop-Disco” band Velvet Shakes are the current ones to watch in Manchester’s music scene. Formed whilst...

New York, New York: Salford Fashion Design

For the first time, both Fashion Design students...

Olivia: Why Journalism with Public Relations was right for me

BA Journalism with Public Relations was introduced to our School...

BLOG: Introducing…Emma

WELCOME TO MY WORLD

Hey! My name is Emma, I’m in my second year of studying BA Broadcast...

BLOG: Introducing…Helena

THIS IS ME

Nice to meet you, I’m Helena, I’m 22, Mancunian born and bred, and I am a...

6000 miles from home…Q&A with international student Kel Nguyễn

International postgraduate student Kel Nguyễn spoke to me about moving away from her home town in Vietnam to...

The Salford Alumni duo ready to take on the Alt-Pop world.

Liv Westhead and Chris Abbott formed their band Edits back in 2013 in what they describe as the...

BLOG: Why I chose Salford for my postgraduate degree

After concluding my undergraduate degree, it was time to decide whether to start persuing my career or continue...

One man band: Music student Michael Bloomer

First year student Michael started his student experience with a Music Foundation Year, and...

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BLOG: Introducing…Amber-Lilly

Hey! I’m Amber-Lilly, named after some bright orange flowers that blossomed in my front garden on the day...
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Kickstarting a photography career: Q&A with Joshua Turner

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Hi Joshua! What course did you study at Salford?

I studied BA Photography and it was one of the...

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Animation: Completing a £10k project while studying

Adam Frith, Larisa Covaciu, and James Lawson have all recently graduated from BA Animation...

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How to start a production company with your course colleagues

Cheryl Parker, Maria-Larisa Covaciu and Sean...

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How to become an award winning student comedian

James Allen graduated this summer with a degree in Comedy Writing and Performance. After performing at...
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India’s top picks: who played @salforduni? 1980s

Continuing my series of great artists who played the University of Salford, here’s a timeline of my favourite...
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India’s top picks: who played @salforduni? 1960s & 1970s

Being an avid gig-goer and music fanatic, I was interested to find out just who has played inside the...

India’s Top Picks: Who played @salforduni? 1980’s, 90’s & 00’s

…continuing from my previous posts on the 70’s and 80’s, here is a timeline of artists who have...
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Meet Jon-Connor Lyons: Councillor and Sabb Officer

When starting university, it’s really important to get involved in as much as you can alongside your course....
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BLOG: My last year in pictures

As my time at the University of Salford comes to a close, it may be a good time...
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Lee Peart: Salford, showbiz and success

Host of our 2018 Create Student Awards, comedian and presenter Lee Peart is also a alumni of the...

Artist opportunities with Mollie Balshaw

From curator to exhibitor, Mollie Balshaw – one of our BA Visual Arts students –...
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Degree Show 2018: Meet Photography student Kyle Mayo

Our final year Degree Show is nearly upon us! Taking place from 7th-15th June...
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Ryan Ogden: How to start out in the film industry

Ryan has just finished his first year of BA Film Production at our

7 hacks to Insta worthy photos!

As a second year Photography student here at the University of Salford, and with...

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“Reality: Tap to See More” – student exhibition

For one night only on the 19th April 2018, a group of 12 Visual Arts students grouped together...
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BLOG: A day in the life of a Photography student

For those who study less creative subjects, Photography is confusing. Always having a camera at hand is of...
English Books

A Chat with a School Rep

Today I’m speaking to first year student, Hope Worth. Hope studies English Literature at...
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Meet The UniBoob Team

CoppaFeel was founded in 2009 by Kristin Hallenga and her twin sister. The charity...
Books Layout

Blog: English Literature, My Weekly Round Up

As a third year English Literature student, by now I feel quite well adjusted...
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International Women’s Day: Meet Alena Donely

Visual Arts student Alena Donely spoke to me about how she got the opportunity...
Salford Writers Night Poster

REVIEW: Salford Writers Night

Let’s start off with a question you may be asking: Is CATS a society about actual cats? Sorry...

Rhys on Television

VLOG: My uni experience so far…

Hello again! Well I thought I’d give vlogging a go, to give you an ultra-personal update on what’s going on...
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VLOG: What film production is really like…

Hi guys! This is my first vlog keeping you updated on what I get up to on my...
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Answered: How to thrive studying Film Production

Callum is a first year BA Film Production student who I was lucky enough...

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BLOG: What’s it like to be a Graphic Design student?

Starting a degree can be hard, and you may be nervous as naturally we all have a lot...
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Meeting industry at the Meeting Point Conference

As a Photography student here at the University of Salford, I was delighted to...
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BLOG: Introducing…Seren

Who am I?

My name is Seren (it is actually Welsh meaning ‘star’ if you haven’t heard of it)...

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BLOG: Introducing…India

Hi! I’m India, I’m a current student and newly recruited Student Social Media Assistant at the University...
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BLOG: Introducing…Oliver

Introduction to Oliver!

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Oliver Potter, I am 20 years old and...

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BLOG: Introducing…Rhys

Who and What am I?

Well hello there! My name is Rhys and I’m in my first year here...

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BLOG: Introducing…Ryan

Hey! My name is Ryan, I’m 23 and a recent graduate from the University of Salford. In this...

2017 Visual Effects Oscar winner – Fonzo Romano

Not only did Fonzo Romano win the Visual Effects Oscar...
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BLOG: How the University of Salford made my dream come true

Last July I graduated from the University of Salford where I studied BA (Hons) Journalism: News...

LoveitBookit: Cruise TV at MediaCityUK

Founded in 2013, the award-winning LoveitBookit has grown into one of the UK’s leading...
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How to start up your own digital agency – Andy Golpys

Andy Golpys studied BA Graphic Design at the University of Salford, graduating in 2008. Shortly...
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5 career options for Multimedia Journalism students

Choosing what to study at university can be a huge challenge. You’ll be there for at least three...
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Elliott Ames – Gaining the skills for a career in animation

Elliott Ames studied BA Television & Radio at the University of Salford, graduating in 2016....
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Inside and outside the studio – Thomas Foster

Thomas Foster is a final year BA Television & Radio student at the University...
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Lee Wilkinson – Making the most of placements in the radio industry

BA Television & Radio student Lee Wilkinson recently completed a placement with

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A creative career in Graphic Design – Jade Baskett

Jade Baskett studied BA Graphic Design at the University of Salford, graduating in 2015....
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Martin McFarlane – Canadian exchange student

BA Journalism (Multimedia) student Martin McFarlane travelled from Thompson Rivers...
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Capturing ‘The Unseen’ – Joshua Elgar-Chetwyn

Joshua Elgar-Chetwyn studied BA Television and Radio at the University of Salford, graduating in...
Rachel Fallon

Rachel Fallon – Young Company, Royal Exchange

Rachel Fallon is a BA English and Creative Writing graduate from the University of...

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BLOG: Why I loved third year ‘news days’

The first and second year of my BA Journalism (Multimedia) course definitely brought many...
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From lecture halls to radio studios – Adam Bysouth

Adam Bysouth studied BA Broadcast Journalism at the University of Salford, graduating in 2016. He’s now working...
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Logan McCage – American Exchange Student

BA Fashion Design student Logan McCage travelled from Middle Tennessee...
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BLOG: My experience at MediaCityUK

When applying to university, looking at the facilities offered by different institutions was a main focus for me....

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Danielle McNab – An Adventure in America

Danielle McNab is a third year BA Journalism (Multimedia) student who took an amazing opportunity to spend...
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Jess & Steph – Video Games Internship, Big Brand Ideas

BSc Computer & Video Games students Jessica Lea and Stephanie McLean spent their summer on an...

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Protected: Meet Evgenia: Fashion Design

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