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The 2023 Festival of Social Science

We would like to invite you to attend the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023! The festival explores the world of social science, giving researchers the opportunity to share their research with non-academic audiences and to make new and long-lasting connections. The Festival includes wide-ranging topics, from how society has shaped our local areas to […]

Boom, Turn It Up! – Public engagement with acoustics research

Research carried out by Duncan Williams, Senior Lecturer in Acoustics & Audio Engineering has been featured in two high profile public exhibitions that explore how sound and music impact or everyday lives. As part of Boom: Experiments in Sound at The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford Duncan presented ‘Machine Listener’ as part of […]

Vera’s Not Alone: A Nested Cinema Experience – A world first at Media City

A world-first cinematic experience that fully immersed its participants in its story premiered at our MediaCity campus last month. Vera’s Not Alone is a new ground-breaking immersive film installation from the University’s own Dr Pavel Prokopic that uses cutting edge technology and cinematic techniques to blur the line between the real and the imaginary. The experience […]

The University of Salford Reflects on a Successful Armed Forces Week 2023

Armed Forces Week 2023 at The University of Salford was a resounding success, filled with meaningful events and activities that celebrated the service and sacrifice of the armed forces community. The university actively participated in a range of ceremonies and initiatives, demonstrating its unwavering support for the military. Image: Armed Forces Flag Raising ceremony The […]

Maker Space Collaborates with Muslamic Makers Network MCR for Digital Fabrication Workshops

Maker Space, a technology hub for digital fabrication and innovation, is proud to announce its collaboration with the Muslamic Makers Network MCR. Powered by the Morson Group STEM Foundation, these workshops aim to promote diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry while fostering a passion for making and digital skills. Muslamic Makers is a dynamic […]

Exploring Legacies of Empire: Perspectives from the Global South. 

28th June, Working Class Movement Library, 9:30-4pm All are welcome to take part in a series of interactive workshops that explore the impacts of the British Empire on Asia, Africa and the Caribbean hosted by Southern Voices in collaboration with University of Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology. We particularly encourage 16-24 year old’s […]

Sound Technology events at Salford this June

Here is a round up of some fantastic events that will engage public audiences and industry professionals alike this month…. Talk: A Celebration of Architectural Acoustic Aberrations, by Prof Trevor Cox is Professor of Acoustic Engineering at the University of Salford, Wednesday 14th June, 6-7pm with drinks reception for 5:15pm. This talk celebrates extraordinary architectural […]

Industrial Re:Evolution at Manchester Science & Industry Museum

Dr. Juan Hiriart, Nathan Bowman (University of Salford) working with Dr. Alexis Litvine (University of Cambridge), took part in the the Get Curious exhibition to showcase a new game for the first time in a public setting. This educational game developed by scholars and researchers from the University of Cambridge and Salford, history teachers, students and expert advisors from […]

Spatial Audio Festival ’23,

22nd June, Media City In the Heart of Media City UK, this event will be a platform for industry experts to share their insights through talks, demonstrations, panel discussions, and workshops. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience product demonstrations, performances, and more. Spatial audio is an innovative technology that spans various sectors such […]