Arts and Media News

Fashion student’s designs gain industry recognition



Friday 22 February 2013

A Salford student’s design talents were praised at the Fashion Awareness Direct - FAD - Competition Final held this week in London, winning a runner-up prize of £500 and a placement in industry.

Students put Bury Art Gallery and Museum’s collections in the picture



Thursday 10 January 2013 4.42pm

Fashion students from the University of Salford have taken inspiration from Bury Art Gallery and Museum’s collections of artefacts and artworks to create a series of images and a public exhibition.

Fashion students shoot for Dr Martens campaign



Thursday 10 January 2013 1.55pm

Fashion students from the University of Salford have teamed up with leading fashion brand Dr Martens on a one day live project to create imagery for the company’s new collection as part of its ‘How to Wear’ campaign.

Dresses to impress – Fashion students design ‘LBDs’ for online retailer



Thursday 20 December 2012 3.41pm

Fashion students from the University of Salford have collaborated with an up-and-coming online retailer to create a range of exclusive party dresses.

Bright Lights, Media City!



Monday 17 December 2012 12.16pm

When the BBC needed 50 volunteers to produce a high-tech Christmas tree on The One Show, they didn’t have far to go – in fact just next door to us at the University of Salford!

Peter Kay’s ‘Road to Salford’ for comedy masterclass



Thursday 13 December 2012 1.57pm

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.

Art and technology fused at interactive exhibition at the University of Salford



Monday 3 December 2012

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.

Tomb Raider pioneer to open computer games and broadcasting summit at MediaCityUK



Monday 26 November 2012

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.

UK’s first student type foundry is ‘font’ of knowledge



Wednesday 14 November 2012 12.40pm

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.

University hosts young ‘top brass’



Friday 2 November 2012 4.04am

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.

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