Arts and Media News

Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr’s outstanding achievements in a music career spanning four decades were recognised yesterday (Thursday 19 July) with the granting of an honorary degree by the University of Salford.

Local communities will have the chance to gain funding to help them discover more about their history thanks to a new programme supported by the University of Salford, Salford Museum and Art Gallery and the Heritage Lottery Fund North West.

Local communities will have the chance to gain funding to help them discover more about their history thanks to a new programme supported by the University of Salford, Salford Museum and Art Gallery and the Heritage Lottery Fund North West.

The University of Salford’s annual Art & Design Shows kick off next week at MediaCityUK (14-17 June) to celebrate emerging creative talent.

A taste of Paris and Milan came to the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK building last night when it was transformed into a catwalk auditorium to host the Fashion Design graduate degree show.

Comedian and entertainer Bernie Clifton will be happily recalling his work and friendship with late BBC producer and scriptwriter Mike Craig when he launches a unique comedy archive held by the University of Salford later this week.

The Department for Education announced on Tuesday that they will be supporting the development of a new University Technical College at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays. This landmark UTC will work directly with some of the most prestigious names in the digital and media industry to revolutionise the way young people develop crucial skills and pathways to jobs.

A team of researchers from the University of Salford has published some of its findings from a major study on homelessness in an independent graphic novel.

Hidden worlds and objects of desire are just two of the subjects which have been under the lens for a student digital photography exhibition and awards event taking place at the University of Salford this week.

A four-day festival will showcase international experimental music at venues across the city later this month.

Six budding student scriptwriters from the University of Salford had the chance to see their plays inspired by the city of Salford performed at a special showcase on Wednesday 21 March at the BBC’s headquarters in MediaCityUK thanks to a joint project from the University and the broadcaster.

Some rogue journalists and private investigators may get away with phone hacking because of a legal loophole, according to a media law specialist speaking at the University of Salford.