BSc Physics student, Elizabeth Chard, has recently started her industry placement year at our very own Energy House. Energy House is a unique testing and development facility that looks to improve energy efficiency, working collaboratively with industry to develop and test new technology. We met up with Elizabeth to find out about her experience at […]
Earlier in the year we shared an interview with two of our BSc Biomedical Science students, Suzan and Zoya, regarding their placements at the Manchester Clinical Research Facility. You can read their interview where they discuss the benefits the placement is having on their skills and studies here. As they come to the end of […]
Applying for placements? How do you know where to start?! Don’t stress. BSc International Business student, Anna, has talked me through her experience of applying for a placement – even if it seems daunting at first, it’s a totally worthwhile experience. Anna landed her placement at IBM in Preston – although during the application process […]
UPDATE: Suzan and Zoya have shared with us a detailed insight into what they learned from their placement and what they got up to as it came to an end. Read more about their placement experience in the update blog here. Two of our Biomedical Science students had the incredible opportunity to do placement years […]
The great thing about university is that many courses offer the opportunity to go on industry placements, which are a great boost up the employability ladder. As part of the BSc Business and Management course, student Katie Wood is currently taking a year on placement and working for Nissan. Katie was kind enough to sit […]
To make the most out of your university experience, snapping up every opportunity you get to broaden your ideas and find inspiration is super important. A group of Law students recently took up the opportunity to visit Amsterdam and The Hague, which involved having a look around the International Criminal Court and many other insightful and inspiring places. They were kind enough to have a […]
Here at Salford, we pride ourselves on how many of our courses offer great opportunities for placements and work experience in your preferred industry. The English department have recently established an exclusive, diversity-focused internship scheme with literary agency Conville & Walsh. This agency has handled notable names such as Costa Book of the Year award […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m no recruitment guru, but even I can tell you how important it is to have a CV that outshines your competitors. Whether you’re going for the role of CEO at a multinational tech corporation, or a week of work experience at your local scaffolding firm, you’ll need your first impression to be exceptional. With […]
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 […]
Originally from Paris, Charles Buckman is currently studying LLB Law: Media and Digital Industries at Salford Business School. As part of his course, Charles had the opportunity to take part in a “mooting” competition against his fellow students at Salford Crown Courts. I spoke to Charles after seeing his amazing performance and passion for his […]
Elena Jones is an MSc International Events Management student who secured a placement with One Stop Social, a specialist hub for social work and care professionals in the UK. We spoke with Elena to find out more about her internship, how it relates to her programme and what her plans are for life after Salford. […]
Evie Adams, a now enterprising Level 6 student of Practical Wildlife Conservation, who has also been elected as the 2018/19 Sabbatical Officer for Science and Technology, came to University of Salford to study a Foundation Year in Environmental Science. Her passion for her course and the opportunities she was provided with led her to studying an undergraduate […]
I’m going to be brutally honest with you, when I first had to adapt to living on a budget, the phrase “Mum, I’m skint” became the new “Mum, I’m hungry”. Since becoming blacklisted and ultimately cut-off by the “Bank of Mum & Dad” following my departure from the family home, it became apparent that I […]
BSc Business Information Technology (now named BSc Digital Business) is a degree for future digital business managers. Providing a balance between the exploration of management concepts and practical use of digital tools, the programme suits techies and budding entrepreneurs alike! We caught up with Ramal Hassan, a Business Information Technology graduate, to find out about her […]
As a huge music lover and enthusiastic NME collector, I was delighted to be invited to the University of Salford and NME‘s #Lifehacks event on Monday 5th February, “The Business of Music”. Local schools from the Manchester and Salford area gathered to hear real-life advice from professionals in the music industry, giving young students a […]
Starting a degree can be hard, and you may be nervous as naturally we all have a lot of questions when we start something new. So, hopefully I can answer some of those by sharing my experience on the Graphic Design course. The Beginning… First Day Memories The memory of my first day still feels clear over 3 […]
Founded in 2013, the award-winning LoveitBookit has grown into one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, with the team now recording Cruise TV in the University of Salford’s TV studios for daily broadcast on Freeview, Sky and Freesat. An enthusiastic and dedicated team of Salford students from our MediaCityUK campus successfully run the TV gallery for the […]