Arts and Media News

Peter Kay returned to his roots at the University of Salford yesterday (Wednesday 12 December) when he passed on advice and tips from his hugely successful comedy career to more than 50 performance students.

Three internationally-renowned artists will invite the public to explore the crossover between art and technology when they launch a radical digital media showcase at the University of Salford this week.

Life President of Tomb Raider developer Eidos Interactive and founder of wargaming retailer Games Workshop, Ian Livingstone OBE, will give his insight into the future of the computer games industry at a special event at MediaCityUK this week.

The University of Salford will welcome some of the country’s brightest young musical talent tomorrow (Saturday 3 November) when it hosts the North West regional auditions for the country’s leading youth brass bands.

The University of Salford has created the country’s first repository to showcase unique, creative typefaces designed by students from Salford and across the UK.

A pictorial chronicle of some of the greatest names in rock and pop is to go on display at the University of Salford, thanks to the donation of a unique archive by a former ‘Top of the Pops’ resident photographer.

Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, will open a new University of Salford exhibition on Friday 2 November that invites the public, researchers and community organisations to suggest ways to make Greater Manchester more sustainable.

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MediaCityUK’s biggest players, including the University of Salford, are pulling together for Fast Train North, a free training day for media freelancers on Tuesday 20 November.

Two graduates from the University of Salford’s School of Art & Design will see their fashion designs and photography in clothing stores nationwide after scooping both first prizes in a prestigious fashion industry competition.

The University of Salford is offering the opportunity for four artists to become artists in residence for a year, using the School of Art & Design’s facilities and expertise to work on a project or undertake research.

George McKay has been appointed to a three-year leadership fellowship by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for a programme focusing on community cultures and understanding.

An exhibition which digitally maps the memories of people living in East Salford will be launched at the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK building tomorrow (Tuesday 24 July).

An exhibition which digitally maps the memories of people living in East Salford will be launched at the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK building tomorrow (Tuesday 24 July).

One of the University of Salford’s oldest students celebrated receiving his Masters degree on Thursday 19 July at a graduation ceremony held at The Lowry in Salford Quays.